Sumahan on the Water | Best places to stay in Istanbul | Bucket List Travels

"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.  " - Dana Facaros