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About this property

In the heart of Sultanahmet, the Empress Theodora Hotel features a rooftop restaurant with views of Sultan Zeynep Mosque. It is opposite a tram stop, and provides free Wi-Fi access. The Empress provides spacious rooms equipped with an LCD TV and satellite channels. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with tiled floors and over-sized showers. A safety deposit box in each room is standard. In the morning, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on the terrace indoors and outdoors offering a beautiful view. Hotel Empress Theodora is within walking distance of many of the historic attractions, including Topkapi Palace and the Archaeological Museum. The hotel has a 24-hour reception and a concierge service. Empress Theodora Hotel is 17 km from Istanbul International Airport. A shuttle service is available upon request. Istanbul Airport is within 53 km.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Buffet


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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristina
    North Macedonia North Macedonia
    The location is perfect ! The staff is very pleasant, especially Mahmarud from the reception. Highly recommend.
  • N
    Belgium Belgium
    As a frequent visitor to Istanbul, I can state without hesitation that this hotel is outstanding. The location is unbeatable, the cleanliness is impeccable, and the staff are the kind of attentive, genuinely kind people who make you feel at home...
  • Deborah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great host on the desk - went above and beyond to help us with our rides, carrying our bags up the street from where the arranged taxi dropped us off - we were in a strange country and nervous, but they looked after us every step of the way.
  • Muhammad
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location is as strategic as it can be. Nearby to main attractions. The staff is friendly, very accommodative. Highly recommended
  • Ainaa
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The staff is very attentive, helpful and goes the extra mile in helping us with luggage and directions to get to our airport transport.
  • Dudley
    Australia Australia
    Clean and Staff was very Helpful and Friendly. Ahmet in particular was very friendly and Helpful
  • Mohamed
    Egypt Egypt
    Breakfast was very good Staff are so friendly Rooms are nice and clean Location is very good
  • Sara
    Australia Australia
    Location - as far as walkable to alot of places Room was super cute and clean Staff were EXCEPTIONAL !!!!!!!!! (we got upgraded very kindly from a room with no window to a room with a window!!)
  • Nicolas
    Colombia Colombia
    Good location, kind personal, very clean and comfortable, I would love staying more days.
  • Silviu
    Romania Romania
    Amazing location, very friendly and helpful people, very clean rooms, very good price.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restoran #1
    • Cuisine
      Turkish
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Rooftop Restaurant is unavailable until further notice.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 20103310