Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus

Vakko Sumahan sits right on the water in Çengelköy, one of the most charming villages on the Bosphorus's Asian shore. Tea gardens and beloved breakfast cafés line its waterfront beneath old plane trees, and the elegant Beylerbeyi Palace sits a short drive south. The hotel's own jetty and boat transfers make crossing to the European side quick and memorable.

The building began life as a 19th-century Ottoman distillery, and its tall arched windows and stone walls still tell that story. Vakko, Turkey's celebrated fashion house, has brought its signature elegance to the interiors, pairing the historic architecture with refined, understated design and discreet privacy.

Starting at 30 square metres, every room and suite overlooks the Bosphorus through tall arched windows. Some Maisonette rooms are very spacious and feature a private garden terrace with sunbeds and a dining table. Butler service, personal shopping and made-to-measure tailoring are all on hand.

Istanbul's first Caviar Kaspia brings the celebrated Parisian caviar house to the Bosphorus, serving its signature dishes with impressive water views. Vakko Le Specialità offers Italian cooking, while Vakko L'Atelier serves refined pastries and chocolates.

Inspired by the bathing houses of the Ottoman era, the Vakko Hamam is an intimate, deeply restful space for traditional rituals of exfoliation, bathing and purification. You can also enjoy treatments in the privacy of your suite, and a well-equipped exercise room is complemented by Technogym kits delivered to your room on request.