ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu

ibisAccorIstanbul, Zeytinburnu★★★228 rooms

7.9/ 10

avg of 3 sites

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Stay Atlas verdict

7.9/ 10 · average of 3 sites▼ 0.1 since first record
  • Best: Budget city breaks using the tram to reach Sultanahmet
  • Watch out: Guests expecting new, design-led rooms (2007 fit-out, 17 m²)

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • Business travel
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  • Business travel8.7
  • Remote work9.4
  • Luxury5.0

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The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

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Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu was Türkiye's first ibis, opened in 2007 beside the Novotel on the Kazlıçeşme waterfront: 228 rooms over 7 floors, many with Marmara sea views, free parking and the Zeytinburnu metro-tram interchange about 1 km away, putting Sultanahmet 30 minutes off by tram; the building shows its age, while breakfast and staff draw consistent praise.

What it does well

  • Budget city breaks using the tram to reach Sultanahmet
  • Trade-fair and wholesale-textile trips around CNR Expo and Zeytinburnu
  • Travellers who want a sea view at ibis prices

What to watch for

  • Guests expecting new, design-led rooms (2007 fit-out, 17 m²)
  • Explorers on foot: Anyone wanting Karaköy–Beyoğlu nightlife within walking distance (15 km)
  • Quiet seekers: Light sleepers sensitive to coastal-road traffic

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Parking

    Available · free

  • Pets

    Accepted

More details (+5)
  • Spa: No
  • Gym: No
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Zeytinburnu
  • Distance to rail: 500 m

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

ALL — Accor Live Limitless

The property was matched in the official ALL directory as 5998 (Kazlicesme, Zeytinburnu) and is flagged as participating, listing points earning, redemption, member advantages and the Members' rate. The supplied ibisistanbul.com site was not separately checked.

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Location

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu

Kazlıçeşme Mah., Kennedy Cad. No:56, 34025 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul

Rail transit · 660 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 45-50 km / 45-60 minutes; Sabiha Gökçen 50 km / 50-70 minutes. Havaist and city-bus links run from Zeytinburnu.

On Kennedy Avenue, the coastal road, 50 m from the Sea of Marmara; Zeytinburnu metro (M1) and tram (T1) stops are about 1 km, Kazlıçeşme Marmaray 1.5-2 km and the Zeyport ferry pier 500 m. Sultanahmet is 7 km (30 minutes by tram), Ataköy Marina 3 km and CNR Expo close by. Reviews warn about overcharging at the taxi rank behind the hotel; use a ride-hailing app.

The stay

Editor's notes

Breakfast & dining

Buffet breakfast is about EUR 12 and the most praised feature in reviews; served 06:30-10:00 on weekdays and until 11:00 at weekends. The ibis Kitchen restaurant and lobby bar sometimes host live music; snacks are available 24 hours.

Room types

228 rooms (2 accessible, 124 non-smoking, 18 with sofa beds), all 17 m², sold as standard, sea-view and superior. Sea-view rooms also face the coastal road, so higher floors are better for both view and quiet. Rooms are dated but clean; some have bathtubs.

Noise & sound insulation

Kennedy Avenue is busy around the clock and lower floors hear the traffic; request a high floor.

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is extra; pets on request (ask about the fee); prepaid online rates are non-refundable; a pre-authorisation may be taken at check-in.

Guest scores

What 3 sites say

7.9/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 2,094 reviews8.0 / 10
  • Expedia · 1,003 reviews7.6 / 10▼ 0.2
  • Tripadvisor · 737 reviews4.0 / 5

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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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