Sumahan on the Water Hotel, Istanbul
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“Sumahan on the Water, a 24-room low-rise hotel in a former Ottoman raki distillery, now with its own marble hammam. A boat fetches guests on the European side and speeds them across the Bosporus. A buffet breakfast is served along the shore.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Istanbul.
“What was once a derelict distillery on the Asian waterfront of the Bosphorus is now one of Istanbul’s most chic and original places to stay, with comfortable rooms and suites—all with incredible views of the water and decorated in a contemporary style with a few Turkish touches.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Istanbul.
“This elegant yet cozy little boutique hotel, so close to the continent-dividing Bosphorus strait that you can hear the splash as the cormorants dive for fish, is a great testament to the hard work and vision of architects and owners Nedret and Mark Butler.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Istanbul.
“Formerly an Ottoman-era distillery, this place was converted into an award-winning hotel by its discerning Turkish-American owners. As the hotel is situated on the Asian side of the Bosphorus Strait, guests arrive from Europe in the hotel’s own launch. There can be few finer ways to begin a visit to Istanbul.”
What guests liked
- Great views
- Top location
- Nice place
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Located on 43 Cengelkoy Kuleli Cad in the Uskadur district of Istanbul, this fine establishment is the definition of comfort and luxury. The hotel offers visitors in the city several room options such as Family Suite, Deluxe Room, Loft Suite and Executive Suite fitted with amenities and facilities.
The rooms in the hotel offer a great view of the city as well as the general comfort of the guests. Sumahan on the Water Hotel offers guests a closeness to some of Istanbul’s highlights making it the ideal place for tourists and travelers in the city.
The Cengelkoy is located at just a short 5-minute walk away from the hotel while the Capitol Shopping Mall is located at a distance of 5 km from the hotel. The famous Emaar Square Mall is located at a little over 8 km away from the hotel while the famous and busy Askaya Shopping Mall is 11 km away.
The nearest airport to the hotel is the Istanbul Ataturk Airport which is 21 km away from the hotel.
The hotel is housed in a 19th-century building that was originally used as a distillery.
Amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, air conditioning, a large flat-screen TV with several satellite channels and a minibar.
The hotel also offers guests a chance to sample and enjoy a wide variety of local and international cuisines served at the hotel’s on-site restaurant.
Enjoy the best of Istanbul from the luxury room of Sumahan on Water Hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
11 August 2022
A fantastic end to our Istanbul visit.
it was a beautiful hotel in a stunning location. Everything was very well appointed and the staff were helpful and friendly. It was lovely to meet the owners as they are very hands-on.
1 August 2022
Beautiful location with excellent and friendly personnel.
excellent location with a view over the Bosporus
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24 July 2022
Beautiful boutique hotel in Asian side of Istanbul
Located in the coast of the beautiful Asian side of Istanbul, the Sumahan is a dream boutique hotel where one can relax from the frenzy of more chaotic areas of the city (Galata, Karakoy, Grand Bazaar) and enjoy the views from the opposite coast instead
The staff at the restaurant were not too expressive or friendly, but overall professional.
I also booked a Classical massage and was asked to remove underwear. Apparently this is common in Turkey but would be important to warn tourists that do not necessarily know (and in my case, certainly don’t want) this is a common practice. I mentioned this to staff at reception and thought that massage would be under their discretion but quite the contrary, they mistakenly but two massages in the bill! Luckily we noticed.
18 July 2022
Exceptional
The view is magical, from the room and from the restaurant, the place is so quiet, it's so romantic. we celebrated our anniversary there and created some wonderful memories. The staff is so nice and professional starting from the reception who left us a nice welcoming message, and the staff in the restaurant who were so nice, also the hotel owner who passed by in our last day while we were eating at the restaurant to say hello and make sure that all were good. i will definitely come back again.
The food was so good and delicious, but they can increase the options on the menu
10 July 2022
the best
it’s one of the best boutique hotels I’ve ever seen with the best view to Bosporus in Istanbul! room service, restaurant staff are very kind! I would highly recommend it for couples and business trips.
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2 July 2022
this was the first stop of our honeymoon and it was perfection; a peaceful oasis within this bustling, vibrant city. The
the view (too beautiful for words), amazing team that went above and beyond, delicious food, incredible property - perfect place!
a bit of a hassle to get to the European side of the city, but worth it!
2 July 2022
Exceptional
amazing location, stylish interiors, thoughtful impeccable service - really enjoyed the stay, will definitely come back!
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22 May 2022
Exceptional
best place to relax. perfect view. friendly and professional stuff
5 April 2022
awesome
staff are so friendly and very helpful.
location is amazing and view is astonishing
2 January 2022
Exceptional experience, serene and relaxing.
The location is unbeatable, it’s one of the best spots on the Bosphorus, with an amazing view. The staff is very polite and helpful. It’s very clean, neat and well kept. The place is very decent with its staff, ambiance, food. It was truly exceptional experience! Very highly recommended for those looking for a decent high quality stay with amazing views. Please keep it like this! we’ll visit again.
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4 December 2021
Exceptional
The perfect place to get away from it all! Gorgeous views of the Bosporus helps to relax.
18 November 2021
perfect
i like everything !!
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6 November 2021
Relaxing Heavon on earth
The view is impeccable, and the style as a boutique hotel.
- The furniture could be more comfortable.
- The hotel could upgrade using technology (e.g: electronic curtains and lighting station).
- The use of candles at night (even if battery operated).
2 September 2021
A little gem
Like a small boutique Hotel on the Bosphorus. Incredible view, calm, great service.
If you are looking for a beautiful and calm Hotel, we recommend.
The commercial service was useless but the staff was great.
12 September 2022
Disappointing
very very stunning view
30 August 2022
Nice boutique hotel on the Asian side with great views over the Bosphorus
Magnificent views over the Bosphorus. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Limited facilities, no pool. A bit of a hassle to get to the European side of the city and not much to do in the area. The bathroom is quite small and the hotel could be upgraded to use technology (i.e electronic curtains etc). A bit too pricey for what is offers.
3 May 2022
it is ok
The Crew is lovely
Breakfast is substandard for a 5 stars hotel. The place is pleasant but it is not a 5 stars hotel. Let us say 4 stars is more adequate (Max).
21 September 2023
Exceptional
27 July 2023
Fabulous
8 July 2023
Exceptional
23 June 2023
Fabulous
23 June 2023
Fabulous
21 May 2023
Exceptional
3 May 2023
Exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Street parking
Accessibility
- - Toilet with grab rails
Miscellaneous
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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