Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu

NovotelAccorIstanbul, Zeytinburnu★★★★208 rooms

8.3/ 10

avg of 6 sites

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Stay Atlas verdict

8.3/ 10 · average of 6 sites
  • Best: Visitors to fairs at Kazlıçeşme and CNR Expo; free parking and meeting facilities
  • Watch out: Anyone who wants to stay inside the tourist center; Sultanahmet is 6 km away by shuttle or tram

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • For families
  • Business travel

Also suits

  • Remote work
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  • For families8.0
  • Business travel8.0
  • Remote work7.4

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The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 208-room four-star opened in 2007 as Novotel Istanbul and later renovated, facing the Marmara Sea on Kennedy Avenue. Free parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, 9-13 meeting rooms and a free shuttle to Taksim and Sultanahmet make it practical for fair and meeting attendees; coastal road traffic and pool closures on event days are the main drawbacks.

What it does well

  • Visitors to fairs at Kazlıçeşme and CNR Expo; free parking and meeting facilities
  • Families arriving by car; free parking, EV charging and two children under 12 stay free
  • Guests who want a sea-view room and an outdoor pool in summer

What to watch for

  • Anyone who wants to stay inside the tourist center; Sultanahmet is 6 km away by shuttle or tram
  • Guests expecting a new building; built in 2007 and renovated, but some still want a refresh
  • Light sleepers sensitive to coastal road traffic

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Average temizlik sub-rating across Trip.com / Tripadvisor: 8.4/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Trip.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,158 reviews).

  • ServiceStrong

    Average hizmet sub-rating across Trip.com / Tripadvisor: 8.2/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Trip.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,158 reviews).

  • Location (general)Normal

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Trip.com / Tripadvisor: 7.7/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Trip.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,158 reviews).

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Parking

    Available · free

  • Pets

    Accepted

  • Airport transfer

    Not available

  • Extra bed

    Not available

More details (+5)
  • Kids' pool: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Breakfast from: 06:00
  • Nearest rail stop: Zeytinburnu
  • Walk to rail: 10 min

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking
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  • Airport shuttle
  • Sauna
  • EV charging
  • Wi-Fi

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Location

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu

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

Rail transit · 721 m

Istanbul Airport is about 50 km, 45-60 minutes by car. Sabiha Gökçen is 45 km via the Eurasia Tunnel, 45-60 minutes.

The hotel is on Kennedy Avenue, the coastal road, in Kazlıçeşme. Kazlıçeşme Marmaray station is 1 km, the Zeytinburnu T1 tram stop a 10-minute walk, and the metrobus and E5 highway are close. Fişekhane and Zeyport are 15 minutes on foot, Marmara Forum mall 3 km, Sultanahmet 6 km and Taksim 10 km. A free scheduled shuttle to Taksim and Sultanahmet is advertised; confirm the current timetable.

The stay

Editor's notes

Breakfast & dining

Buffet breakfast runs 6:00-10:00 with a wide selection and is extra on some rates. Nefais restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with pool views and hosts iftar events. Restaurants around Fişekhane are within walking distance.

Room types

208 rooms: 182 Superior, 20 Executive and 6 suites in a 12-storey building. Sea-view rooms face Kennedy Avenue and therefore also its traffic; for quiet choose the rear side. Standard rooms are compact with a separate toilet and shower. No extra beds are available.

Noise & sound insulation

Kennedy Avenue is a busy coastal road, so sea-facing rooms can hear traffic. Fairs and weddings make the hotel itself busier.

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is extra on some rates. Cash is not accepted, cards only. Pets are accepted; confirm conditions in advance. The airport shuttle is charged.

Guest scores

What 6 sites say

8.3/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 2,218 reviews8.2 / 10
  • Agoda · 1,983 reviews8.2 / 10
  • Expedia · 929 reviews8.4 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 1,055 reviews4.2 / 5
  • Hotels.com · 912 reviews8.4 / 10
  • Trip.com · 109 reviews8.1 / 10

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