Georges Hotel GalatavsSumahan On The Water
Both Georges Hotel Galata and Sumahan on the Water are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Sumahan on the Water is preferred by most writers compared to Georges Hotel Galata. Sumahan on the Water comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Travel + Leisure, National Geographic and Fodor's.
Georges Hotel Galata
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Serdar-i Ekrem Sok. No: 24 Galata, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "The famous Galata Tower forms the backdrop of the hotel, and shoppers or late-night revelers have the popular Istiklal street within walking distance." Full review
Fodor's "Housed in a restored late-19th-century apartment building on a street lined with fashion designers' boutiques, the classy Georges and its minimalist yet old-fashioned rooms exude chic." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A converted century-old apartment building in the Galata neighborhood, Istanbul's new epicenter of chic." Full review
Tablet19.0
"To a first-timer, the great surprise about Istanbul is how urbane, how sophisticated, how cosmopolitan a city it is. For every potentially exotic ancient landmark or Ottoman flourish..." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A concept hotel that makes the most of the beautiful, 19th-century apartment building from which it is fashioned, yet knows exactly what its discerning clientele want from their accommodation." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Stylishly guest house in the bustling Galata district, with its views of the Bosphorus from its roof terrace...the rooms lack for nothing in terms of comfort; goose down duvets and solid soundproofing" Full review
National Geographic "In the lively, waterside Karaköy district, artistic owners have transformed an unused office block into an industrial-chic bolthole. All 19 rooms have polished concrete walls and bed..."
Time Out "Just steps away from the iconic 14th-century Galata Tower, Georges Hotel Galata welcomes travellers to Serdar-ı Ekrem Street with its French flair and personalised service. The hotel pays..." Full review
Sumahan On The Water
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Kuleli Cad. No:51 Cengelkoy, Uskudar, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "One of Istanbul's most talked-about boutique hotels, the recently refurbished Sumahan on the Water hugs the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in the village of Çengelköy."
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When to go: April, May, June, September, and October, to avoid the summer crowds and humidity.
Fodor's "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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Istanbul’s Asian coast, lined with wooden yali... has charming little neighborhoods, including bustling Çengelköy, now the site of one of the city’s most luxurious small hotels." Full review
Star Service "On the Asian side of the Bosporus, this delightful design boutique-hotel is in a world of its own, offering peaceful luxury with beautiful views away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul." Full review
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Be sure to know the street address as many taxi drivers may be unfamiliar with its hideaway location.
The Telegraph9.0
"Formerly an Ottoman-era distillery, this place was converted into an award-winning hotel by its discerning Turkish-American owners." Full review
Travel + Leisure "To convert a 19th-century Istanbul distillery into a boutique hotel, owner-architects Mark and Nedret Butler looked to the Bosporus for inspiration." Full review
National Geographic "Serene boutique hotel on Asian shore." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Attractive hotel in a three-story former raki distillery at the water’s edge on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus." Full review
Time Out "Sumahan on the Water is located on the edge of the Bosphorus, providing a picturesque view that is second to none." Full review
Independent "A converted 19th-century distillery makes a luxurious bolthole from the city – right on the banks of the Bosphorus on the Asian side"
