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Property Overview
Located on the coast of Çengelköy in the mesmerizing city of Istanbul, Sumahan on the Water offers the comfort of a grand hotel with the intimacy of a private home. The hotel occupies an Ottoman-era distillery that is now is one of the last examples of nineteenth century Ottoman industrial architecture. The property was lovingly transformed into a hotel by the Butler family, a husband-wife architect duo and two designer daughters. They carefully preserved the industrial spirit of the property that had been in their family since the 1930s. Each room was individually designed and all boast Bosphorus sea and panoramic Istanbul views. Along with the thoughtfully designed accommodations, a waterfront restaurant and garden, cozy library, and spa and health center provide guests with a taste of Istanbul and warm Turkish hospitality.
Healthy Stays Certified
To help you sleep easier, this hotel has received a performance-based accreditation from a respected public or private sector health and safety authority, to certify its comprehensive cleaning, disinfection, and mitigation protocols. Certifications may include: GBAC Star from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council; Sharecare VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide; Clean & Safe Protocol from HRS and SGS; SafeTravels from the World Travel & Tourism Council; SafeGuard from Bureau Veritas; or other local government certifications.
Property Highlights
1 / Architecture and Design
Multi international award-winning property, an architectural gem conceived like an estate home for the guests.
2 / History
Renovated Ottoman-period distillery now run by the 5th Generation of the owners' Family.
3 / Location
One-of-a-kind unique location on the edge of the Bosphorus with magnificent views embracing Asia and Europe. Nature focused yet conveniently in the middle of the city.
Property Highlights
1 / Architecture and Design
Multi international award-winning property, an architectural gem conceived like an estate home for the guests.
2 / History
Renovated Ottoman-period distillery now run by the 5th Generation of the owners' Family.
3 / Location
One-of-a-kind unique location on the edge of the Bosphorus with magnificent views embracing Asia and Europe. Nature focused yet conveniently in the middle of the city.
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Features
- Total Rooms: 5
- Total Suites: 8
- Parking
- Water Taxi
- Airport Transfer
- Fitness
- Turkish Bath (Hamam) - By reservation
- Massage
- Meetings & Events
- Seaside
- Wellness/Fitness Spa
Local Information
Sumahan on the Water
Kuleli Caddesi No: 43, Cengelkoy - Uskudar. 34684, Istanbul, Turkey
28 Miles / 46 Kilometers from Istanbul airport (IST), 24 Miles / 38 Kilometers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
(Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, UK) Call 00800 10 10 11 11
(USA & Canada) Call 1 800 745 8883
(Japan) Call 0120-086-230 toll free (Japan Only)
(Italy) Call 800 822 005
All Other Countries90
country dialing code
GMT+3
time zone
Awards & Accolades
Local Recommendations
Best Neighborhood Walk
Take a ferry from Cengelkoy across the Bosphorus to Arnavukoy and then to meander and explore along the Bosphorus north to Bebek. From there you can return by ferry to Cengelkoy.
Three Top Sights
Hagia Sophia built in 537 by Emperor Justinian. Topkapi Palace, the court, the Treasury, and the Harem of the Ottomans during 15-19th centuries where the Sultans lived. Chora Museum with famous mosaics, dating to 1320.
Best Cocktail with a View
Mikla Restaurant, at the top of Marmara Pera Hotel across from Pera Palas, overlooks the Golden Horn, the Historic Peninsula where one can see Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. miklarestaurant.com
Best Shopping Neighborhood
Nisantasi is a high-end shopping district and residental area of Sisli in downtown Istanbul.
Best Restaurant Classic
Pandelli is the perfect location for lunch. It is located in a very special part of the Eygptian Bazaar. www.pandeli.com.tr
Best Activity/Excursion
The Princess Islands - “Adalar” in Turkish - are an archipelago in the Sea of Marmara, the ideal place to relax and enjoy nature and architectural legacy.
Best Cultural Secret
Sakip Sabanci Museum is located in an old Turkish house on the European side of the Bosphorus exhibiting Calligraphy and hosting excellent travelling art shows. www.sakipsabancimuzesi.org
Best Family Activity
The Rahmi Koc Museum of History of Industry, Transportation and Communication on the Golden Horn. www.rmk-museum.org.tr/istanbul/en/rahmi-m-koc-muzesi
Best Newcomer
TURK by Chef Fatih Tutak is the New Turkish Cuisine restaurant located at the Bomonti Beer Factory. Turkft.com
Top Day Trip
Ephesus is located approximately 45 minutes by car from the Izmir Airport. You can take a flight from Istanbul in the morning, visit Ephesus and return to Istanbul the same day.
