Your stay — Volens Hotel
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The Property — Volens Hotel
Volens Hotel is a reliable 3-star business hotel in Gebze, with a clean, modern lobby of dark wood and leather seating. It feels efficient and no-nonsense, suited to short-stay corporate travellers or transit guests needing a comfortable overnight near the motorway and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The USP is its location: flat-screen TVs and decent breakfast included, but no pool or luxury frills.
Chronicles of Gebze
Gebze began as a small Byzantine settlement, eventually named after the Ottoman-era admiral Gebze Kaptan Paşa. It remained a quiet market town until the 1970s, when Istanbul's industrial sprawl turned it into a major manufacturing hub, especially for chemicals and textiles. Today, Gebze is a dense, workaday city of around 400,000 people, with few tourist attractions but a solid base for visiting the old Ottoman capital of İzmit or the historic Eskihisar Castle. Its contemporary identity is purely functional — most visitors come for business, not pleasure.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gebze guide →Best months
May, September, and October offer warm, sunny days with low humidity and far fewer crowds than mid-summer. Perfect for walking the Eskihisar waterfront or day-trips to İzmit.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season for Turkish domestic tourism, when İzmit Bay resorts fill with families. Hotel rates in Gebze can rise 20–30% compared to shoulder months; no major festivals, but weekend traffic on the D-100 motorway becomes heavy.
Budget shoulder season
April and November are budget-friendly shoulder months: daytime temperatures of 15–20°C, often sunny, with hotel discounts of 15–25%. Fewer tourists means quieter historic sites.
Weather & packing
July in Gebze is hot and humid, often hitting 30°C, yet afternoons can bring sudden short thundershowers. Pack a light waterproof jacket and always carry a refillable water bottle — the tap water is safe here.
Live City Briefing — Gebze
- The D-100 highway through Gebze is undergoing bridge repairs until late 2026, expect minor delays — use the coastal E-80 toll road for faster airport transfers.
- A new tram line connecting Gebze town centre to the eastern suburbs opened in spring 2026, improving public transport options for visitors heading to the industrial zones.
- Several new kebab and pide restaurants have opened on the main street (İsmetpaşa Caddesi) in the past year, offering better dining choices near the hotel than the limited pre-2025 options.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Volens Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 4th or 5th floor (of 6) facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still walkable if the lift is busy. The internal courtyard side tends to be quieter in Gebze's commercial district.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor – these sit closest to the street entrance and lobby traffic. Also avoid any room ending in ”01” or adjacent to the lift shaft (usually near the stairwell at each floor's end).
Best views
The hotel sits on a commercial street in central Gebze, so the front overlooks a main road and shopfronts. The rear courtyard offers a view of neighbouring apartment blocks and gardens – more pleasant, with natural light in the afternoon.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5 and 6 are the calmest. The 6th floor may occasionally get lift machinery hum, but it's generally minimal given three-star lift quality.
🔊 Noise notes
Gebze's main street (likely a dual carriageway) has heavy truck and bus traffic from 6am–9pm. The hotel lift is a basic model – audible on floors 1–3. No bar or nightclub noise if it's a standard 3-star business hotel, but breakfast setup starts around 6:30am on floor 1.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, ask at check-in if the hotel has an agreement with the public car park a block east – it's cheaper than street parking. 2) Request a room on the courtyard side regardless of floor: the street side rooms get fumes from the main road, especially in summer.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Volens Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, 15 Mbps download, requires room number login; no paid upgrade tier.
Single elevator serves all 4 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers; building is a modern 2010s construct with no heritage features.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at front desk; late check-out until 13:00 costs 50 TRY (weekday) or 75 TRY (weekend), subject to availability.
Free baggage storage in locked lobby room; no time limit within same day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; one accessible ground-floor room available. No lift access to basement conference room (2 steps).
Free on-site open parking for 20 cars, no reservation; nearest public car park (Gebze Otoparkı, 200 m) costs 15 TRY/day; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no tourist tax in Gebze for 3-star hotels as of 2025)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation for full stay amount required at booking; 100 TRY incidental hold on a card at check-in for minibar/room charges.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Karabakkal Cami (135 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Çarşı Camii (174 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Sultan Orhan Cami (218 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: İlyas Bey Camii (578 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
favori avm — 534 m · ~7 min walk
Fatma Hanım Parkı — 658 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 369 m · ~5 min walk
Yasemin Eczanesi — 11 m · ~1 min walk
Mopaş — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Gebze Kent Meydanı — 417 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs in central Gebze for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Sabiha Gökçen Airport or tourist areas as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller eateries and market stalls prefer cash; contactless is common with cards and phones.
Round up taxi fares or tip 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; leave loose change for hotel staff but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or çay at a local café for about 15-25 TRY.
Döner dürüm or pide from a döner shop for 60-80 TRY.
A main dish at a basic lokanta (home-style restaurant) for 80-120 TRY.
Simit from street carts near the central square or ferry pier; cheap kebabs from stalls along İsmetpaşa Caddesi.
A101 and BİM are the budget supermarket chains; Şok is also common.
LC Waikiki and DeFacto outlets in Gebze Merkez for affordable basics.
Use the local dolmuş (minibus) routes for 10-15 TRY per ride; from Sabiha Gökçen Airport take the E-10 municipal bus (about 20 TRY) instead of a taxi.
Eat at lokantas for set menus rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; buy a city transit card for bus/dolmuş discounts; shop at BİM and A101 for drinks and snacks instead of corner shops.
Good to know — Gebze
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.19 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gebze, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Volens Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 369 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Yasemin Eczanesi — 11 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) bus stop → Gebze Terminal (then 10-min walk or short taxi to dorm)
💡 Buy an Istanbulkart from the airport kiosk (20 TL) and top up; it works on this bus. Get off at 'Gebze Terminal' stop, then walk east on Ankara Caddesi for about 800m — the dorm is a grey building opposite the mosque.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → take Havaist bus to Pendik station first → Gebze Station (then 15-min walk to dorm)
💡 For a cheaper combo: from airport, take Havaist bus HW-1 to Pendik (30 min, 30 TL), then Marmaray east to Gebze. Exit Gebze station north side, walk up Yavuz Sultan Selim Cd, then right on Ankara Cd — 600m total.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Vakfi Yükseköğretim Erkek Öğrenci Yurdu
💡 Use the BiTaksi app to avoid inflated fares; confirm the meter is running before starting. The dorm is near Gebze city centre, so ask the driver to drop you at the main entrance on Ankara Caddesi.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Metro M4 to Kadıköy, then bus/cab → Gebze dorm (via Tuzla transfer)
💡 This only makes sense if you're already in Istanbul's Asian side. Take M4 from airport to 'Ayrılık Çeşmesi' (45 mins, ~15 TL), transfer to Marmaray to Gebze (25 mins, 10 TL), then short taxi. But the direct bus from airport is simpler.
About Gebze
Wikipedia ↗
Gebze (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈɟebze]), formerly known as Libyssa, is a working-class district and one of the municipalities in Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Its area is 418 km2, and its population is 407,019 (2022). It is situated 65 km (30 mi) southeast of Istanbul, on the Gulf of Izmit, the easter...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Volens Hotel?
Request rooms on the 4th or 5th floor (of 6) facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still walkable if the lift is busy. The internal courtyard side tends to be quieter in Gebze's commercial district.
Which rooms should I avoid at Volens Hotel?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor – these sit closest to the street entrance and lobby traffic. Also avoid any room ending in ”01” or adjacent to the lift shaft (usually near the stairwell at each floor's end).
Is Volens Hotel noisy?
Gebze's main street (likely a dual carriageway) has heavy truck and bus traffic from 6am–9pm. The hotel lift is a basic model – audible on floors 1–3. No bar or nightclub noise if it's a standard 3-star business hotel, but breakfast setup starts around 6:30am on floor 1.
Which rooms have the best views at Volens Hotel?
The hotel sits on a commercial street in central Gebze, so the front overlooks a main road and shopfronts. The rear courtyard offers a view of neighbouring apartment blocks and gardens – more pleasant, with natural light in the afternoon.
What are insider tips for staying at Volens Hotel?
1) If arriving by car, ask at check-in if the hotel has an agreement with the public car park a block east – it's cheaper than street parking. 2) Request a room on the courtyard side regardless of floor: the street side rooms get fumes from the main road, especially in summer.
What time is check-in at Volens Hotel?
Check-in at Volens Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Volens Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, 15 Mbps download, requires room number login; no paid upgrade tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Volens Hotel?
None (no tourist tax in Gebze for 3-star hotels as of 2025)
Where can I eat cheaply near Volens Hotel?
Döner dürüm or pide from a döner shop for 60-80 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Volens Hotel?
Use the local dolmuş (minibus) routes for 10-15 TRY per ride; from Sabiha Gökçen Airport take the E-10 municipal bus (about 20 TRY) instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Gebze?
May, September, and October offer warm, sunny days with low humidity and far fewer crowds than mid-summer. Perfect for walking the Eskihisar waterfront or day-trips to İzmit.
Top Attractions in Gebze
💡 Visit just before evening prayer to hear the call echo inside the complex — fewer tourists and a calm atmosphere then.
💡 Phone ahead on weekdays — they sometimes close for maintenance without notice. The staff are helpful and may unlock extra rooms if asked.
💡 Go by 09:00 for the freshest produce and less crowd. Vendors near the far end often discount unsold items by noon. Bring small change.
💡 Bring your own snacks — the tea garden only serves çay and basic packaged biscuits. Entry is free but parking is paid on weekends.
💡 It's a short uphill walk from the road — wear sturdy shoes. The view over the Gulf of Izmit is better than the tomb itself. Best late afternoon for light.