The Zanadu İstanbul creates a peaceful retreat from Istanbul's busy streets, with a garden-lined terrace for relaxation and bike rentals for city exploration.
Travelers find a tranquil oasis in central Istanbul at The Zanadu İstanbul, featuring a serene garden, library, and terrace for unwinding after visiting nearby attractions like the Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia. Practical amenities include dry cleaning services.
Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, The Zanadu İstanbul is near a metro station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Sht. Mehmet Pasa Sk. 26/1, Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Fatih, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, 34122
What's nearby
Sultanahmet Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Blue Mosque
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Basilica Cistern
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Hagia Sophia
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Little Hagia Sophia
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Getting around
Cemberlitas Station
7 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
13 min walk
Istanbul (IST)
52 min drive
Restaurants
Art Cafe
3 min walk
Evin Unlu Mamulleri
2 min walk
My Terrace
2 min walk
Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant
2 min walk
dubb Kebab Restaurant
3 min walk
About this property
The Zanadu İstanbul
Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, The Zanadu İstanbul provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and free newspapers
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EUR 20 per day)
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Mosquito nets
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (33 ft away; open 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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 and a security system
Property Registration Number 22317
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
The Xanadu Istanbul
The Zanadu İstanbul Hotel
The Zanadu İstanbul Istanbul
The Zanadu İstanbul Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is The Zanadu İstanbul pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Zanadu İstanbul?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zanadu İstanbul on 14 Mar 2026 start from HK$185, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at The Zanadu İstanbul?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Zanadu İstanbul?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does The Zanadu İstanbul provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.
Where is The Zanadu İstanbul located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Little Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.
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Reviews
The Zanadu İstanbul Reviews
6.8
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6.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
7.0
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 141 reviews
10 - Excellent
36
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 141 reviews
8 - Good
39
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 141 reviews
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 141 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 141 reviews
2 - Terrible
26
Reviews
8/10 Good
Gloria
15 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
We first got a room in terrible conditions, curtains dirty, air leaked, wall VERY dirty, bathroom smelling awful. Staff helped us do room change. Second room was smaller, but very clean, and no bad smells. Staff is VERY friendly, kind and helpful. Tea and hot water y always available for free!
property offered shuttle one way, for 55 euros when a local travel agent provided one for 15 euros. Property staff is good but property location is in the hills fairly difficult to get to on foot.
Tucked away down a cobbled street, this hotel is perfectly located for the old city centre of Istanbul, making everywhere walkable.
We were greeted by an incredibly helpful member of staff (sorry, we never got his name, but he had a lovely smile!) who advised us on local eateries and sorted us with a Turkish sim card.
Only complaint is the air conditioning wasn't great so the rooms were especially hot at night.
Zanadu hotel is located in a nice area, with a metro station not so far away and fancy streets all around. Great solution for solo travelers with not-so-great budget or not-so-big expectations who just need a place to rest, get a wi-fi and leave their luggage at. I stayed in a’no window’ room, the cheapest one, which some travelers might find pretty narrow, but I for me it was just fine. Friendly staff, fast check-in, cute little garden by the entrance… Dunno what else to say. Luxury-lovers might find this place too simple, but that’s exactly what I needed at the moment.
Artem
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Per
4 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not bad for the price paid.
Not bad. For the very cheap price paid, it offered a nice accommodation close to some nice sights and the Gran Bazaar. Shared areas (stairs, etc) not so well kept as many things lying around, bags with concrete etc. Quite hard beds.
Room not like picture. Balcony door inoperable. Exhausting five flight climb to room. Trash, toile paper not replaced regularly
Generally very shabby appearance
Pros: clean at check in, quiet, close to our points of interest. Cons: toilet dripping, poor housekeeping, limited space, no self catering options, a few power cuts during our stay, only 1 towel per person provided.
Raluca
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
Islam
4 Jul 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice but no windows no aeration
Islam
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Faiza
13 Sept 2024
Very close from blue mosque. The rooms are small in picture looks big and mattress was also uncomfortable. Otherwise ok.
Description of the property wax false.
It is a separate bungalow next to the main building accessible from the street.
Unsafe area, anyone could have entered from the street. My family were very upset and we had to leave immediately.
The property would not return the payment even though we didn't stay at the property.
Expedia service was terrible as they would return my payment.
My advice never go to this property.
Also I will not use Expedia again. 😤
False advertisement on rooms. Pictures did not accurately depict actual rooms. Booked a delux room with a seaview, got a small room with a view of rooftops.
Shower leaked constantly so water was all over the floor, mildew in shower, stains on the walls. Told the front desk about the leak. He didn't want to be bothered with anything. Booked it for a week, stayed for 3 nights. Manager would not allow refund. This was a very disappointing experience!
D
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Alper
5 Dec 2025
Personel nazikti rezerve ettiğim standart oda mevcut olmadığı için mağdur etmemek adına deniz manzaralı oda verdiler. fakat oda pek temiz de ğildi ve havlularda başka insanlardan kalmış saç telleri vardı kendi havlumuz olduğu için k
Alper
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
IRMA
24 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bien solo que la gabitscion era minuscula y tuve que pagar ls diferencia
L'albergo è ben piazzato nella zona di Sultanahmet, è molto vicino alla Moschea Blu, al Topkapi ed altre attrazioni e vicino passa la linea del tram T1.
Il tutto non sarebbe stato male se la pulizia non fosse stato totalmente insufficiente, soprattutto nella stanza economy, in cui c'erano macchie di ogni sorta, ovunque ed in cui non entrava uno sputo di luce naturale ed in cui mancava acqua calda.
Ad ogni modo, dopo le nostre rimostranze siamo riusciti a farci cambiare stanza, dove la situazione era decisamente migliore.