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A cobblestone street lined with buildings, a mosque with a minaret, and a parked motorcycle. - Zeynep Sultan Hotel (Istanbul)
A covered patio area with a glass enclosure, outdoor seating, and potted plants. - Zeynep Sultan Hotel (Istanbul)
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A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square, 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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Room options

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A bedroom with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a nightstand.

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a telephone, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a TV, a bedside table, and a mirror.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a TV, a bedside table, and a mirror.

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Zeynep Sultan Hotel is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Check out an event or a game at Tupras Stadium, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Zeynep Sultan Camii Sok No: 25, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a prominent tower and dome, surrounded by trees and other structures.
    Topkapi Palace
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Espressolab
    1 min walk
  • Adamar Hotel
    2 min walk
  • THE MUST TURKISH RESTAURANT
    1 min walk
  • Maya's Corner Cafe
    1 min walk

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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
  • Stereo

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% 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
  • Some LED lighting used

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
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Zeynep Sultan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Sultanahmet Square and Topkapi Palace are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Zeynep Sultan Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Azima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked Location, breakfast lots of options to choose from complimentary tea and biscuits in evening Mr Murat was very helpful and friendly he offered me his signature plum juice!! and so do Manager who made special spread for my daughter. I would like to see bit more effort on cleaning room floor i.e sweeping and mopping on daily basis also cleaning w.c
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eitan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to many attractions, the breakfast is great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hayat

Liked: Amenities
Central to all attraction Family run Reasonable priced Breakfast very basic
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Govinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I used this hotel for my guests. They liked very much. Very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel very central and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds and helpful staff. As advertised, great location for all the tourist hotspots, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Nasir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location everything else accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inexpensive hotel right down the street from the Hagie Sophia. Hotel was clean, breakfast was good, staff was very friendly. At that price point I was expecting less, so I was very happy with this hotel. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The terrace for breakfast and afternoon tea is wonderful – view of the Zeynep Sultan mosque directly adjoining and the Hagia Sophia behind it. Wonderful place to relax before/after spending time in a busy city. The very friendly staff made me feel very welcome and my stay was especially enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

marie

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

Lovely local hotel

Very helpful service. Lovely clean room in central Istanbul. Substantial breakfast with lots of variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute room in the heart of Istanbul. It was cozy size but perfect for my solo travel. Rooftop breakfast area was a beautiful view and was delicious. Staff helped me arrange for transportation and having the mini bar was also a nice convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room, really good AC, delicious breakfast, and the hotel is at the heart of Istanbul. They have transfers from the hotel to wherever you wanted to go. We will definitely come back!
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was good about helping us with directions and sites to see. Slight issue our room was small. But otherwise very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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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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8/10 Good

Zarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a triple room for 4 nights at this hotel. We had a comfortable stay, the rooms were clean, beautifully decorated and furnished in neutral colours. The hotel is located on a side street leading to the tram stops. It’s in a convenient location within walking distance to famous land marks of Sultanahmet area, shops and restaurants. The breakfast was enjoyable with a large selection of hot and cold options. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. A big thank you to Suleyman. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claudiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For parking, you have to leave the car keys to the staff for them to be able to arrange the cars in the parking. Just mentioning to let others know. Overall, the hotel meet my expectations. Definitely recommend. It is also very convenient located, within walking distance to many touristic attractions, close to restaurants and a small convenience store
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Steeve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, very friendly and welcoming! Free Tea time from 5-7 pm. Problem with the AC, you can not change without saying to the staff… they knocked at our door at 1:00 am, waking us up…. to press a button on our ac panel screen… The ac are not independent in each room…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place To Stay.

The only slight complaint that I could have, is that the bed was a bit hard for my taste. But I had the same issue in Athens. So maybe a firmer bed is a thing in this part of the world. But other than that, this place is awesome! Great room with coffee, A/C and refrigerator/mini-bar. A/C worked great. Breakfast was very good. Inside and outside seating for breakfast. (Buffet style) If you chose to eat outside, DON'T leave your plate of food unattended, even for a moment. Those seagulls are not sitting around there for no reason. I found out the hard way! The staff was wonderful. Just nice folks! You will be near all the main tourist attractions. Finally watch some YouTube regarding scammers in Istanbul. I did, and a few of them were tried on me. This place is shopping heaven! The place to buy gold!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024