Sign in with FacebookDON'T LEAVE ISTANBUL BEFORE
ACCOMODATE IN SUMAHAN ON THE WATER,
SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF A WARM STEAM BATH,
GRAB A BITE OF “SIMIT”
GO FOR DINING IN BOSHPORUS Having beer&fish in Karakoy,feeding cats while watching beatiful sunset in Golden Horn !
Sumahan on the Water
Hotel Class: 
5 Stars - 2 Reviews and 113 Opinions
Kuleli caddesi 51 Cengelkoy, Istanbul, 34684, Turkey
- Map
This Hotel - Hotel
Photos - Hotel
Amenities
Check Rates and Availability
of people enjoy staying here
115 Opinions
- Excellent
- Very Good
- Average
- Poor
- Terrible
Our Members Say
-
FAIRYCHIMNEY
- Reviews: 93
User Rating
Helpfulness
"SAILING" HOTEL
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
- Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Luxury Travel
Sumahan on the Water
-
traveloturc
- Reviews: 1428
User Rating
Helpfulness
On the water
Exquisite, artful, pristine, high design are a few of the words to describe Istanbul's Sumahan on the Water, a boutique hotel set right on the eastern (Asian) Bosphorus shore in the village of Çengelköy.This is the area that I live.
The hotel's founders and owners, Mr Mark and Mrs Nedret Butler, are both architects. After teaching architecture in Iowa for years, they returned to Istanbul to pursue a dream: to convert a historic Ottoman factory building into an exquisitely beautiful boutique hotel.
Each of the seven deluxe rooms is different, of course, as are the three junior suites, four loft suites, three family loft suites, three executive suites, and the unique Sumahan suite. There is a style and capacity to suit all tastes, preferences and needs.
All rooms and suites have panoramic Bosphorus views, of course. There are no better views available in Istanbul.
Same goes for each table in the waterside restaurant, which has open-air tables for fine-weather alla fresca dining, and sleek dining rooms when you'd rather be inside.Which brings up the question: why stay at a large hotel
Unique Quality: The Sumahan has solved that by providing its own water shuttle service by fast motor launch between the hotel and Dolmabahçe. From there you can easily walk to Kabatas and take the new Füniküler (or a taxi) to Taksim Square, or the Zeytinburnu-Kabatas tram (or a taxi) to Karaköy, Eminönü, Sultanahmet, Beyazit and the Grand Bazaar, and other points of interest.
Also, traditional ferryboats—Istanbul's most enjoyable means of transport—steam between Eminönü's ferry docks and Çengelköy about every two hours between 08:00 am and about 22:15 (8:15 pm) daily.
Kuleli Caddesi No. 51, Çengelköy, 34684 Istanbul, Turkey
www.sumahan.com
info@sumahan.com
Tel +90 (216) 422 8000, Fax +90 (216) 422
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
- Related to: Luxury Travel
Sumahan on the Water Photo: sumahan on water
Write a Review
Sort by: Most recent | Most helpful
1 - 2 of 2
- 1
More about Sumahan on the Water
Forum Posts
A romantic getaway - where would you go?
I have 2 full days and 1 long night, a need to escape people and the masses and have time with just myself and my girlfriend to walk and talk and sit and talk!
We'll arrive in Istanbul but don't mind taking a short ferry or train away.
I've been looking at visiting the Prince's Islands and staying there or possibly staying at the The Polka Country Hotel in Polonezköy.
Does anyone have any advice on places and a lovely hotel away from the city centre?
Thanks for your pearls of wisdom in advance.
RE: A romantic getaway - where would you go?
Dear Phil
polonez koy also is a good choice but please bear in mind that you will need a car for this area and its not easy to find a public transport for this special place of istanbul.
good luck
RE: A romantic getaway - where would you go?
The islands are a good idea. You could also look at staying at Sumahan on the water ( see www.nisanyan.net) which is right on the bosphorus but far enough out of the city to feel away from the madding crowd. We regularly go to their restaurnats for dinner and its beautiful.
RE: A romantic getaway - where would you go?
Hi,
The islands will be peaceful in weekdays, but crowded at weekend.
Alper
RE: RE: A romantic getaway - where would you go?
Either Polonezkoy or Islands will be crowded during weekends, however both are great for a few romantic days during the week. I also like Agva very much. But it is a 2-2,5 hours drive...
RE: A romantic getaway - where would you go?
Thanks for your advice traveloturc, the turkishbrit and gokcecicek.
I'll be visiting on a weekday, so will decide on any of the above.
Thanks again - I can't wait!
RE: RE: A romantic getaway - where would you go?
Since you are coming from Japan I can understand your problem. You are tried of Japaneese working, bored. You need relex for the winter. Istanbul is like Tokyo crowded, full of noice, hot. but there is a big difference. Istanbul smells different, the air is different, Istanbul is alive. You will never feel your self in a crowdy metropole. You will feel yourself living with your family. Dont miss ıstanbul and go to an isolated place like Polonezkoy. Stay in the heart of ıstanbul with 2000 years of history that you can never find in Tokyo. Take the hand of your girlfriend in Hagia Sophia and wonder the mighty of the building. Just sit in a cafe under the galata bridge and drink your beer.
These are my pearls. Wisdom is yours.
"A drop of rain fall in the sea. An olster swollowed it. The rain drop thought itself as a pearl." Mewlana the Turkish thinker.
Explore the World
Hotels
- Dan Panorama Jerusalem
- Ramada Hotel Ayr
- Hilton Garden Inn Portland Maine Downtown Waterfront
- Stanza Mare Coral Comfort
- Swissotel Beijing
- Omni Berkshire Hotel
- Cosmic Guest House
- Tuscany Suites Casino
- The Falls At Ogunquit Resort
- Best Western Carowinds
- Kenzi Europa
- Ramada Plaza Hotel Anaheim Resort
- Hotel Partner Sunset Sharm El-Sheikh
- Horned Dorset Primavera
Travel Destinations
Travelers also viewed
The People
Our Members Say
The Sumahan has solved that by providing its own water shuttle service by fast motor launch between the hotel and Dolmabahçe. From there you can easily walk to Kabatas and take the new Füniküler (or a taxi) to Taksim Square, or the Zeytinburnu-Kabatas tram (or a taxi) to Karaköy, Eminönü, Sultanahmet, Beyazit and the Grand Bazaar, and other points of interest.
Also, traditional ferryboats—Istanbul's most enjoyable means of transport—steam between Eminönü's ferry docks and Çengelköy about every two hours between 08:00 am and about 22:15 (8:15 pm) daily.
Kuleli Caddesi No. 51, Çengelköy, 34684 Istanbul, Turkey
www.sumahan.com
info@sumahan.com
Tel +90 (216) 422 8000, Fax +90 (216) 422
1801 members live in Istanbul
Best Deals for Sumahan on the Water
- Sumahan on the Water: Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
- Sumahan on the Water: Photos and direct prices!
- Splendia.com Luxury and character hotels. Direct prices from the hotel. Book online!
Sponsored Links
Hotel Helper
Istanbul
Near Sumahan on the Water
Great Hotels for Less
Questions and Answers
Q: day boat trip to black sea at end of November? "Hi! I'll be in Istanbul in the last week of November and first week of December. Do the boats still run to the Black Sea for..."
A: "I don't know if they will run then, but anyway they don't quite go all the way to the Black Sea, only nearly."
Read 3 Replies »
Best Deals for Sumahan on the Water
- Sumahan on the Water: Discount Hotel Rooms
- Priceline.com More Ways to Save on Hotels. Save up to 50% on Top Brands.
- Sumahan on the Water: Best rate guaranteed!
- Prestigia.com Charming and design Hotels. Immediate confirmation!
Sponsored Links
Latest Istanbul hotel reviews
- Allstar Nanda Hotel
- 33 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Feb 17, 2012 - Allstar Euro Plaza Hotel
- 35 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 26, 2012 - Elite Hotel
- 35 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 23, 2012 - Akgun Istanbul
- 37 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 24, 2012 - Art Otel
- 5 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 19, 2012 - Adonis Palace Hotel
- 77 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 27, 2012 - Hotel Spectra
- 166 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 15, 2012 - Dongyang Hotel Istanbul
- 6 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 23, 2011 - Dedeman Istanbul
- 97 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 26, 2012 - Barcelo Eresin Topkapi
- 189 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 28, 2012 - Assos Hotel Istanbul
- 26 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Nov 24, 2011 - Bosphorus Pasha Hotel
- 21 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 21, 2012 - Klas Hotel
- 81 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 27, 2012 - Orient Express Hotel
- 575 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 26, 2012 - Nena Hotel
- 547 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 27, 2012
Best Deals for Sumahan on the Water
- Sumahan on the Water: Book online.
- Hotels.com See maps & reviews for over 140,000 Hotels worldwide!
- Sumahan on the Water: Great Rooms. Great Rates.
- Travelocity Hotel rooms at up to 50% off.
- Istanbul: Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
- Istanbul: Book now for big savings!
- hotels.com Outstanding choice of hotels all over the world at fantastic prices.
Sponsored Links
Istanbul Hotel Deals
- Save money, Book now !
- Booking.com Excellent choice, Low rates
- Book now for big savings!
- hotels.com Outstanding choice of hotels all over the world at fantastic prices.
- Save up to 50% off Hotels Everyday
- Expedia.com Photos, Reviews and the Guaranteed Lowest Prices
- Great Rooms. Great Rates.
- Travelocity Hotel rooms at up to 50% off.
Sponsored Links
Sumahan on the Water
We've found that other people looking for this hotel also know it by these names:
- Sumahan On The Water Istanbul
Address: Kuleli caddesi 51 Cengelkoy, Istanbul, 34684, Turkey