🇹🇷 Trabzon, Turkey
Zeytindalı
📍 9, İdeal Sokak, Trabzon
Your stay — Zeytindalı
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The Property — Zeytindalı
Zeytindalı is a modest, family-run 3-star hotel on Trabzon’s main boulevard, Uzun Sokak, near the waterfront. The lobby feels like a clean, functional Turkish guesthouse: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and the faint scent of tea from the breakfast corner. It’s no-frills but well-kept, aimed at budget-conscious travellers who want a central base for exploring the city and the nearby Sumela Monastery. The USP is location — you can walk to the Atatürk Pavilion and the bazaar in under 15 minutes.
Chronicles of Trabzon
Trabzon, founded as the Greek colony Trapezous in the 8th century BC, became the capital of the Komnenian Empire after the Fourth Crusade. Its old town still holds Byzantine-era walls and the 13th-century Hagia Sophia, now a mosque. Under Ottoman rule from 1461, it remained a key Black Sea port and multicultural hub, with Greek, Armenian and Laz communities. Today, its identity is a blend of conservative Turkish culture and a young, café-driven vibe, with the 19th-century Atatürk Pavilion a symbol of its early Republican era. The city’s steep hills and covered bazaars create a compact, walkable core that feels both historic and modern.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trabzon guide →Best months
June and September: warm days (20–26°C), lower humidity than July, and fewer tourists at the Sumela Monastery. May is also good for lush green hills, but can be rainy.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: peak local and Middle Eastern tourism, plus school holidays. Sumela Monastery often queues for 30–60 minutes. Hotel prices jump 30–50% over shoulder months. No single festival drives it — it’s general summer travel.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: temperatures 15–22°C, rooms often 20–30% cheaper, and the city feels calmer. October sees misty mornings but still pleasant afternoons.
Weather & packing
Trabzon has a humid subtropical climate with rain possible any month — July averages 8 rainy days. Pack a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes; sunscreen and sunglasses are still needed for the occasional bright afternoon.
Live City Briefing — Trabzon
- The new Trabzon Airport terminal opened in 2024, easing congestion; expect quicker bag collection but still allow 60 minutes for security at check-in.
- Uzun Sokak has seen several new cafes and a small pedestrianised section added in 2025, making it more pleasant for evening strolls.
- Sumela Monastery requires advance online booking for time slots during summer 2026 — no walk-ins allowed on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Zeytindalı, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from İdeal Sokak). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach of the stairs if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing İdeal Sokak directly. Ground floor suffers from street noise and passers-by, while front-facing rooms get traffic hum from the narrow street from early morning.
Best views
Ask for a rear-facing room on floor 4 — you’ll get a view over the low-rise residential blocks towards the hills, avoiding the cluttered street side. No sea view here; this is a tight urban street.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest — set back from street, with less footfall near the lift. The 5th floor may have some noise from roof equipment or water tanks in older buildings.
🔊 Noise notes
İdeal Sokak is a narrow one-way street used by local taxis, delivery vans, and motorbikes. Expect rumble from 6am and occasional late-night idling. The hotel doesn’t appear to have double-glazing on street side.
Insider tips
Parking: This street has no dedicated hotel parking; you’ll need to find a pay-and-display spot on İdeal Sokak or use the public car park 100m north on Uzun Sokak. Check-in: Late arrivals (after 8pm) can be slow — call ahead to confirm someone’s at the desk.
- 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 — Zeytindalı
Free for all guests. Speed approx 10 Mbps. Login via room number and surname; no time limit.
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Physical Turkish newspapers available at front desk (Hürriyet, Sabah). Building is a converted 1990s apartment block with no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop available on request. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50 TL. (Weekend same)
Free storage in lobby cloakroom; collect by 18:00 same day.
Step-free entrance via ramp. Lift fits a standard wheelchair; door widths 75 cm. No grab rails in toilets.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Trabzon Anatolia Park (5 min walk) costs 30 TL per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 50 TL incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Iskender Paşa Camii (185 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: Emine Usta Mescidi (240 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria Katolik Kilisesi (241 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Yeni Kemerkaya Mosque (251 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Boyner Meydan — 156 m · ~2 min walk
Atatürk Alanı — 84 m · ~1 min walk
Trabzon Şehir Müzesi — 323 m · ~4 min walk
Trabzon Haluk Ongan Devlet Tiyatrosu — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Denizbank — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Park Eczanesi — 20 m · ~1 min walk
Yesil Mandira — 117 m · ~1 min walk
Çomlekçi durak — 366 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux which give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless is common. Have cash for small bakkals and taxis.
Round up taxi fares; leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge isn't included; small change for hotel staff is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Turkish tea at a local çay bahçesi costs about 10-15 TL.
A dürüm or lahmacun from a kebab shop with ayran is around 60-80 TL.
A pide or a plate of grilled köfte with salad and bread runs about 100-130 TL.
The area around the taxi rank and small bakkals has stalls selling simit, corn on the cob and chestnuts.
A101, BIM and Şok are the budget supermarket chains you'll find nearby.
LC Waikiki, DeFacto and Koton are the main affordable high-street brands in Trabzon.
Use the Trabzonkart for buses (about 7 TL per ride); from the airport a Havaş shuttle into the city costs around 15 TL.
Eat at esnaf lokantası (workers' canteens) for cheap set lunches; buy snacks and water at a bakkal rather than a tourist shop; walk — Trabzon city-centre is compact.
Good to know — Trabzon
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.03 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Trabzon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Zeytindalı
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Denizbank — 259 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Park Eczanesi — 20 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Trabzon Airport (TZX) → Trabzon City Centre (Atapark Square)
💡 The shuttle drops you at Atapark, a 10-minute walk south along Uzun Sokak to the hotel. Buses run less frequently after 20:00.
Trabzon Airport (TZX) → Park Square Hotel
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals. Agree on the fare before getting in—most drivers quote a flat rate. Pay in cash, as card machines aren't guaranteed.
Any location in Trabzon → Park Square Hotel
💡 Download BiTaksi in advance—it shows the fare upfront and avoids haggling. For short hops from Meydan Park to the hotel, it's cheaper than a street taxi.
Trabzon Airport (TZX) → Pelin Apart Hotel stop (near Park Square Hotel)
💡 Tap your prepaid card (Kent Kart) on boarding. Stay on until Pelin Apart stop, then walk 3 minutes north. Cash isn't accepted on the bus.
About Trabzon
Wikipedia ↗
Trabzon (Turkish pronunciation: [tɾɑbzon]) is a city on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province. Historically known as Trebizond, the city was founded in 756 BC as Trapezous by Greek colonists from Miletus. It was added into the Achaemenid Empire by Cyrus the G...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Zeytindalı?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from İdeal Sokak). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach of the stairs if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Zeytindalı?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing İdeal Sokak directly. Ground floor suffers from street noise and passers-by, while front-facing rooms get traffic hum from the narrow street from early morning.
Is Zeytindalı noisy?
İdeal Sokak is a narrow one-way street used by local taxis, delivery vans, and motorbikes. Expect rumble from 6am and occasional late-night idling. The hotel doesn’t appear to have double-glazing on street side.
Which rooms have the best views at Zeytindalı?
Ask for a rear-facing room on floor 4 — you’ll get a view over the low-rise residential blocks towards the hills, avoiding the cluttered street side. No sea view here; this is a tight urban street.
What are insider tips for staying at Zeytindalı?
Parking: This street has no dedicated hotel parking; you’ll need to find a pay-and-display spot on İdeal Sokak or use the public car park 100m north on Uzun Sokak. Check-in: Late arrivals (after 8pm) can be slow — call ahead to confirm someone’s at the desk.
What time is check-in at Zeytindalı?
Check-in at Zeytindalı is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Zeytindalı have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Speed approx 10 Mbps. Login via room number and surname; no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Zeytindalı?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Zeytindalı?
A dürüm or lahmacun from a kebab shop with ayran is around 60-80 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zeytindalı?
Use the Trabzonkart for buses (about 7 TL per ride); from the airport a Havaş shuttle into the city costs around 15 TL.
When is the best time to visit Trabzon?
June and September: warm days (20–26°C), lower humidity than July, and fewer tourists at the Sumela Monastery. May is also good for lush green hills, but can be rainy.
Top Attractions in Trabzon
💡 Free to walk around the exterior and climb the walls. The lower castle area is now a residential neighbourhood and not much to see. Focus on the upper castle walls for panoramic shots of the Black Sea.
💡 Cable car (teleferik) costs about 10 TL one-way (very cheap in 2025). Go just before sunset – bring a jacket as it can be windy. The tea garden charges standard prices, so you can nurse a cay for an hour without being rushed.
💡 Free entry, but you need a free ticket from the counter. The garden is the real highlight – bring a picnic and sit on one of the benches facing the sea. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 Entry is around 20 TL (2025 price), but often discounted for students. The garden is free and worth a wander – look for the hidden mosaic floors in the courtyard. Ask at reception about audio guide – sometimes free if available.
💡 Go early morning (opens at 8am) to avoid tour buses and the worst of the queues. The walk up from the car park is steep, but shuttle buses run for a small fee – worth it on a hot day.