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Zeynep Sultan Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Basilica Cistern

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The Zeynep Sultan Hotel in Istanbul's historic district is steps from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet and manager's reception. The terrace offers a peaceful retreat after exploring the Grand Bazaar, with in-room WiFi for connectivity.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Zeynep Sultan Camii Sok No: 25, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Sark Sofrasi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zeynep Sultan Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Zeynep Sultan Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zeynep Sultan Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 23 per night)
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 800
  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 23 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2021-34-1137

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zeynep Sultan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Zeynep Sultan Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Zeynep Sultan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Zeynep Sultan Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Zeynep Sultan Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of EUR 800 applies.

Where is Zeynep Sultan Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Zeynep Sultan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 298 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, hygienically very good.... breakfast really had everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Disney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small and cozy property was tucked in an alley way just behind the Hagia Sophia. The breakfast offered was a pleasant variety. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the grand area of the Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet mosques. There is a small convenience shop just around the corner. It is steps away from the city tram, bus stops, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel Zeynep Sultan is very conveniently located and walkable to the major historical sites eg. Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, etc. The housekeeping is immaculate. The staff couldn't be nicer or more accommodating. They were very helpful. Breakfast is in a lovely roof top area. However, the rooms can be very small by American standards. My first room didn't have a closet or wardrobe. To enter the bathroom, I had to turn sideways (see photo). My second visit was in a better and slightly larger room. I would try for larger quarters the next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GIUSEPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel rating great great location close to all attractions professional staff clean rooms satisfying breakfast special thanks to Ersin for support
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Munaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place definitely coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent budget option near all the sights in Sultanahmet. Very friendly staff, nice clean room, comfortable bed, and great breakfast with a view. They also stored our luggage for us before and after we checked out so we could explore town. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

DAVIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique hotel strategically located near the most famous attractions and walkable distance from most places. Good breakfast on a nice terrace with nice views. Couple of things to improve: air con wasn’t efficient and hot water at busy periods was like dripping our (lack of pressure, a pump should be installed). Other than that, free coffee and biscuits offered between 5-7pm Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

OMONIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and helpful. Erzin was amazing with giving directions and his funny jokes. The hotel is a perfect spot for local attractions and bazaars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility and surroundings are in excellent shape. Staff service was exceptional. Cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is just amazing. I had a kidney stone attack, and they helped me so quickly. Will visit Istanbul again, and will go to this hotel!!! Love it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Nadienka

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First, we got a smelly room with a broken air conditioning. They supposedly fixed the air conditioning and "open the windows" during the day for the wet smell. The third day we got a second room on the third floor, we discovered they turned off the AC during de day and manipulate the AC thermostat from the lobby. Horrible, the receptionists are rude, and they constantly asked us to wait for the AC technicians to come to fixed the AC. Overall, the property condition does not match the pictures on the Expedia website neither the reviews. We spent 6 nights there and I do not recommend nobody to stay at that hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Guadalupe Ortega

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent thread and service people are very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mejrima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is near everything- Topkapi palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, shopping, tram, restaurants, etc. Hotel was clean, safe, and friendly staff - Cute Turkish vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage,höfluche Mitarbeiter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
よかったです！
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yücel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich habe Ihnen als email Fotos geschickt und möchte mein Geld zurück erstattet bekommen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayat

Liked: Amenities
Central to all attraction Family run Reasonable priced Breakfast very basic
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central placering og venligt personale

Central lokation, hvis man vil besøge de store attraktioner, men derfor også lidt turistet område, men tæt på offentlig transport til andre dele af byen. Venligt personale, dejlig terrasse (men pas på fuglene), stort udvalg til morgenmad, okay værelser og roligt område (på nær en enkelt nat med fest på hostel ved siden af).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ouardia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent rapport qualité prix. Hôtel charmant dans quartier historique a proximité de tout, metro tramway restaurants. Hôtel tres propre tres bien insonorisé avec personnel de la reception aux femmes de chambres adorable. Nous reviendrons certainement. Je vous le conseille fortement et merci Ali pour votre gentillesse
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super Lage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Elena

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast service was poor, and stuff was not polite. We had to catch early morning flight and seems like they didn’t care.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice small hôtel. Extremely well situated. Good breakfast. Small rooms. Reasonably priced
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nettes Personal und gute Lage. Ideal für ein Kurztrip. Zimmer sind für zwei Personen zu klein.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this hotel is very well located to the main sights and tram stops. Despite being located in a very busy area, the hotel itself is on a little quiet road and it was peaceful all night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parwaiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zeynep Sultan Hotel

Fantastic location for main attractions, Less than ten minutes from blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi. Very clean, helpful and courteous staff. Good variety at breakfast, tea, coffee, hot and cold buffet style. Nice touch with tea, coffee between 5 and 7 every day. Can see Hagia Sophia from breakfast area which is on roof. Within five min walk of two tram station s Gulhane and Sultanahmet. Room service everyday and tea coffee making facility in room. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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