United States · School choice and admissions
Admissions Diary
Guides to schools in New York and other US cities, including boarding options, admissions, tuition fees and practical comparisons for families.
admissionsdiary.com
Sümengen Bilgisayar ve Turizm Ltd. Şti.
In the heart of Sultanahmet, four fields of work brought together by a family company.
Through Ada Hotel Istanbul, DasTours, our education services and digital publications, we work in hospitality, travel, education and web content development.
About
Based in Sultanahmet since 1985.
Founded by Prof. Dr. Doğan Sümengen, Sümengen Bilgisayar ve Turizm Ltd. Şti. is a family company. From our historic base on Şehit Mehmetpaşa Yokuşu, we work across hospitality, travel, education and digital publishing.
Ada Hotel Istanbul offers boutique accommodation in Sultanahmet, while DasTours creates tailor-made travel experiences in Türkiye. In education, we publish school choice and admissions guides and are preparing new learning support programmes. Our web content work includes our own education and humour publications.
- 40+
- Years of Experience
- 4
- Areas of Work
- 8.9/10
- Guest Rating
- 1,593
- Verified Stays
Prof. Dr. Doğan Sümengen
Founder & Director
01Hospitality
Ada Hotel Istanbul
A 23-room boutique hotel on a quiet side street in Sultanahmet.
Explore02Travel Agency
DasTours
Tailor-made tours of Türkiye, personally planned by our founder.
Explore03Education
Education Services
School choice and admissions guides, with learning programmes in development.
Explore04Digital Publishing
Web Content Development
Specialist websites, editorial content and experiences designed around their readers.
ExploreBrand · 01
Ada Hotel Istanbul
Sultanahmet · Fatih
Our 23-room boutique hotel has welcomed guests since 2003. It sits on a quiet cobbled street beside the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, within walking distance of Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace.
Traditional Ottoman details meet modern comforts and personal hospitality, with an average guest rating of 8.9/10 from 1,593 verified stays.
- 23
- Rooms
- 8.9
- Guest Rating
- 2003
- Opened
Brand · 02
DasTours Travel
Premium tours of Türkiye
Since 2006, we have created bespoke tours for travellers seeking a premium experience in Türkiye. Prof. Dr. Doğan Sümengen personally plans your itinerary and is directly available to you throughout your stay.
No carpet, jewellery or pottery shop stops. Every hotel in your itinerary is named in writing before you make a deposit. Clear, transparent and personal.
- 2006
- Established
- #6080
- TÜRSAB
- 24h
- Response Time
Area of Work · 03
Education Services
School guides & learning programmes
Our four education publications help families understand school choice, application timelines, tuition fees and different education systems. Our English-language guides cover the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and international school options.
We are also developing exam preparation and learning support programmes with individual follow-up, personalised content and progress reports. These programmes are still in preparation; please contact us for updates.
Programmes in Preparation
01
Exam Preparation
Individual progress support for LGS, YKS and international exams.
02
Learning Support
Subject-based learning support from primary through secondary school.
03
Personalised Study Plan
A weekly study plan tailored to each student, starting with diagnostic assessments.
04
Clear Progress Reporting
Regular progress reports and consultation sessions for parents.
Our Education Publications
Each publication focuses on a different school search. Start with the guide that fits your destination and your child’s stage of education.
Europe · Education systems and schools
European School Guide
Education systems, curricula, teaching languages and selected private and international school profiles for families exploring Europe. Selected guides are also available in other languages.
europeanschoolguide.com
United Kingdom · 11+ and school admissions
Eleven Plus Diary
Parent guides to UK independent schools, grammar school admissions, 11+ exams, boarding, fees and scholarships.
elevenplusdiary.com
Moving abroad · International schools
NewSchoolRun
City and school guides for families moving to the Gulf, Asia and other international destinations, covering curricula, applications, fees and school transitions.
newschoolrun.com
Area of Work · 04
Web Content Development
We develop web publications for clearly defined audiences. Our work brings together topic selection, content planning, editorial production and website development, helping readers find the articles they need.
Alongside our education guides, our four Turkish-language humour publications explore school, work, neighbourhood and family life. Each has its own subject, voice and readership.
Our Humour Publications
School culture and alumni networks
Arka Sıralar
A humorous look at Turkish school culture, high school legends and alumni circles, from the unwritten rules of school life to stories behind the scenes. Published in Turkish.
arkasiralar.com
Office life and corporate culture
Aksiyon Alalım
Humour about corporate jargon, meetings, office relationships and life in large companies and startups. Familiar scenes from the working day, published in Turkish.
aksiyonalalim.com
Summer homes and neighbourhood life
Sitenin Çocukları
Stories and humour about summer holidays, childhood memories, neighbours and the endless debates of residential community management. Published in Turkish.
sitenincocuklari.com
Family life and the diplomacy of relatives
Bayram Ziyareti
Humorous stories about holiday visits, endless offers of food, family meals and the familiar rituals of conversations with relatives. Published in Turkish.
bayramziyareti.com
Contact
Come and visit us
in Sultanahmet.
Contact us directly about accommodation, tours, education or web content development. We personally read every message and respond within 24 hours.
- Address
- Şehit Mehmetpaşa Yokuşu Sok. No: 32
Sultanahmet, Fatih
34122 Istanbul, Türkiye - Telephone
- +90 212 518 84 75
- [email protected]