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Sumahan on the Water

Last updated: 30 December, 2023

No place has better views over the Bosphorus and European Istanbul than this contemporary boutique hotel, occupying a mid-19th-century Ottoman distillery outside the traditional Bosphorus village of Cengelkoy.   

The wonderfully light-filled rooms and suites (including three designed for families) have big windows overlooking the famous Bosphorus Strait.

The fireplaces in the rooms are lovely to come back to in winter; and having breakfast in your room, watching the ships sail past, is a mellow start to your day.   

Or relax in the hotel’s marble Turkish hamam – opt for the full works, including a sublimely relaxing foam massage.

A regular ferry and hotel shuttle provide easy transport to Kabatas and its tram stop, allowing guests to enjoy both the Sumahan’s waterfront tranquility and stay connected to the city’s most popular neighbourhoods. 

Surrounding Area

The hotel is in Cengelkoy, a typical, peaceful village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, a mix of wooden houses with orchards and gardens, fancy mansions and fish restaurants in easy walking distance; there are several upscale summer houses with pools on the slope around the hotel, but they’re mostly surrounded by trees. The waterfront promenade is lively in summer. 

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General amenities

Key facilities

Airport transfers*
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: On-site (free)
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room amenities

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Hot tub (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed