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Mevlana Hotel in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Turtsiya
● Center: 750 m
🌞 Sea - 4 min
✅ Excellent central location within walking distance to major attractions like Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque ✅ Terrace offers sea views and views of the Blue Mosque, enhancing breakfast experience ✅ Friendly and helpful front desk staff noted by several guests ✅ Massage service received positive comments for quality and value ✅ Rooms are cleaned daily and new bed linens provided ❌ Rooms are small and often described as outdated, with peeling wallpaper and broken fixtures ❌ Noise issues are common, especially on the 4th floor above the restaurant and street-facing rooms ❌ Some guests reported poor maintenance including water pressure problems and malfunctioning refrigerators ❌ Thin walls lead to sound disturbances from other guests and hotel areas ❌ Breakfast buffet has limited variety and slow replenishment
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Rooms and prices
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Standard Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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89 USD
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Superior Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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107 USD
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Standard Triple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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110 USD
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Family Quadruple room
Private bathroom
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157 USD
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Economy Double Basement room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Description
Mevlana Hotel is a modest 3-star boutique hotel located in Istanbul's historical Sultanahmet district. It operates within a 4-story building housing 20 rooms of various types, including Economy Double Basement, Standard Triple, Superior Double, and Family Quadruple rooms. The hotel offers standard amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar, and facilities for disabled guests. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the hotel's dining hall or on the terrace overlooking the sea and the Blue Mosque. While the hotel provides family rooms and luggage storage, some reviews note that the rooms tend to be small and in need of renovation. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, and services include laundry, currency exchange, car hire, and massage treatments. Despite some maintenance issues and thin walls reported by guests, Mevlana Hotel remains a budget-friendly option close to Istanbul's main attractions.
Location
Situated at Akbıyık Cd. No: 75 in Fatih, Istanbul, Mevlana Hotel is in the heart of Sultanahmet. It stands approximately 600 meters from Hagia Sophia and 650 meters from Topkapi Palace. The Grand Bazaar is about 1.5 kilometers away, with the Basilica Cistern 700 meters from the hotel. The sea is just 255 meters away, offering guests easy access to waterfront walks. The hotel is 14 kilometers from Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST). Nearby dining options include the highly rated Blue House Rooftop restaurant at 125 meters and Balıkçı Sabahattin at 140 meters. Public transportation such as the tram is a 13-15 minute walk, providing convenient access to other parts of Istanbul.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, avoid rooms on the 4th floor above the restaurant or street-facing rooms; earplugs are recommended.
- Breakfast is better enjoyed on the terrace for the views, but expect a limited selection and bring snacks if needed.
- Since the hotel shows signs of wear, inspect your room upon arrival and request a different room if maintenance issues are present.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, UnionPay
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 07:00-12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
Rooms
- Room service
- Family room
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
Languages Spoken
- Russian
- English
- Arabic
- Turkish
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Parking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor
- Massage
- First Aid Kit
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 260 meters
Hotel view
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Video: Mevlana Hotel Istanbul Review - Should You Stay At This Hotel?
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Reviews
03.12.2025
I was very disappointed with my stay at this hotel. The room was extremely small and looked nothing like the photos advertised online. Parts of the ceiling plaster had fallen down, and the shower head had almost no water pressure when switched to hot water. I was placed on the fourth floor and, unfortunately, directly above me was the restaurant. In the mornings it served breakfast, and in the evenings it turned into a cocktail bar. The noise was unbearable — chairs and tables constantly being dragged around and overall no sense of sound control. It was impossible to relax or sleep properly. The only positive aspects were the location, which was conveniently close to major attractions, and the breakfast buffet, which was decent but lacked variety. Overall, I would not stay here again and cannot recommend it.
14.10.2025
I stayed at this property for 5 nights recently and really liked how authentic and "local" it felt. It couldn't be in a better location (within 10 minutes stroll from the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque). The room itself was compact but relatively well equipped, enough for a solo traveller. Breakfast, although free as part of the room rate, isn't worth having. Really poor selection and staff were slow to top up. Found staff to be a bit surly too, not rude but not particularly hospitable either. I stayed on the 4th floor and it was extremely noisy. Next to no soundproofing, and being directly below the restaurant meant you heard everything until 2-3am most nights. Bring earplugs if you're in a 4th floor room! Overall, it's a disappointing hotel. A shame as there is so much potential, and it is a locally owned property. I only gave it 3 stars for the location. If they improve their breakfast offerings, soundproof their rooms and are warmer/friendlier to paying guests; the sky is the limit. For now, I'd recommend anyone coming to Istanbul and wanting to stay in Sultanhamet to look elsewhere.
04.01.2025
Close to the attractions, but the room equipment and facilities are old and the service is average
01.01.2025
The service at the front desk was good, smiling service, but at 11 o'clock in the morning, I was sleeping and someone knocked on the door. I asked what was going on in English. It was obvious that the people outside knew that there was someone inside. Shockingly, the next second, the people outside used the room card to open the door for me. I was so panicked about the door. It should be the cleaning staff but she didn't speak English. She looked into the room and closed the door. I had already checked that the check-out time was twelve o'clock. I don't understand why the cleaning staff knew there was someone in the room. Opened my door without asking permission. This was the worst experience I had in Turkey. Although the location of this hotel is good, the price is high and not worth the price. So this hotel is still available when other hotels are fully booked. Room
07.11.2024
The hotel is in a great spot. We booked two rooms, but one of the bathroom doors was broken, and we were not informed before we checked in. Other than that, the stay was good. The staff let us check out an hour late and even stored our luggage after we checked out.Overall a good value for money.
26.10.2024
Great hotel, great location, breakfasts (buffet) with a view of the Bosphorus, friendly staff, daily cleaning. Yes, some things in the room are "tired", but these are such trifles in the general background. We lived on the 4th floor with a view of the city and even the Blue Mosque. We arrived at the end of October, the weather was comfortable, there are definitely no complaints about the hotel.
05.09.2024
Had a full body massage- mix - anti stress and medical for 50 minutes £47. It was well worth it. Massage was fantastic. I need this every day 😇.
I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you.
Rucksana Ali- Manchester UK
I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you.
Rucksana Ali- Manchester UK
25.04.2024
Great location however an average outdated room, the wallpapers were peeling off the wall. We got a room on the ground floor next to the reception desk and every morning and night we got woken up by people chatting in the hallway. Either the receptionist was on the phone or chatting to some guests it was very loud and constant. The worst was smelling cigarette smoke from the outside because the receptionist was smoking right by the automatic doors outside. Or maybe he didn't even bother going out cause our room stank like an ashtray. The walls in the hotel are incredibly thing you can hear all sorts of sounds from everywhere. I would recommend looking for another hotel though maybe it would have been a lot better on the floor higher up, I won't know now.
21.04.2024
Very satisfied! Highly recommended
06.02.2024
Every time I go to Istanbul, I always choose Mevlana Hotel Bazaar. The services are very good, high quality and the staff is very friendly, especially the host, Fatih. I even recommended the hotel to some friends for their vacation in Istanbul. I will always come back to Mevlana Hotel Bazaar, for sure, every time I will go to Istanbul! ❤️
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POIs near hotel
Serpent Column (5 min)
Ancient Greek bronze column from Delphi, relocated to Istanbul by Constantine I, featuring intertwined serpent heads.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (6 min)
Displays Ottoman carpets, calligraphy, ceramics, and manuscripts spanning Islamic art history.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
Milion (6 min)
Ancient Byzantine monument marking the zero milestone for distance measurements in Constantinople.
Tickets: Troy: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul + Lunch, 143 EUR View
Basilica Cistern (Exit) (7 min)
Underground 6th-century Byzantine reservoir with 336 columns beneath Sultanahmet Square. Open 09:00–19:00 daily.
Tickets: Istanbul: Cagaloglu Hammam, 90 EUR View
Cistern of Philoxenos (8 min)
Byzantine-era underground water cistern with 16 columns, providing water supply to medieval Istanbul.
Tickets: Istanbul Whirling Dervishes Ceremony: Entry Ticket, 20 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Balıkçı Sabahattin» (2 min)
Cankurtaran Mh., Şehit Hasan Kuyu Sok No:1, 34122 Sultanahmet
Restaurant «Yeşil Ev» (4 min)
Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Kabasakal Cd D:5, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Valide Sultan Restaurant (4 min)
Kutlugün Sk. No:1, 34400
Frequently asked questions about Mevlana Hotel
What types of rooms are available at Mevlana Hotel?
The hotel offers Economy Double Basement rooms, Standard Triple rooms, Standard Double rooms, Superior Double rooms, and Family Quadruple rooms.
Is breakfast included and what is it like?
Breakfast is served buffet style and is not included in the room price; it must be paid separately at the property. Reviews mention it has a decent but limited selection.
Are pets allowed at Mevlana Hotel?
Pets are not allowed according to the hotel's policies.
How far is Mevlana Hotel from major landmarks like Hagia Sophia?
The hotel is about 600 meters from Hagia Sophia and 650 meters from Topkapi Palace.
Is the hotel suitable for guests with disabilities?
Yes, the hotel provides facilities for disabled guests.
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