Hotel in Istanbul
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this hotel
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.
Amenities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Key access
Key card access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2026
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is excellent and very convenient, just a few steps away from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It is also close to the tram station and Gülhane Park, making it easy to explore Istanbul.
The breakfast was delicious, and there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is also conveniently located above a row of restaurants, so finding somewhere to eat is never a problem.
The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. We also appreciated the daily room cleaning service, which kept our room clean and comfortable throughout our stay.
Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Istanbul!
There are a few things to consider before booking this hotel. The hotel does not have direct taxi access because a tram line runs right in front of the building. Upon arrival, we had to contact the hotel staff for assistance with our luggage and to help us locate the hotel, as it is situated within a row of shop lots. During checkout, we had to carry our own luggage to a nearby junction to catch a taxi.
The hotel also does not have a lift, as it is housed in an old heritage building, so this may be inconvenient for guests travelling with heavy luggage or those who have difficulty using stairs.
The room was also quite small for three people travelling with three pieces of luggage, so space was a little limited.
However, considering the reasonable price and the excellent location, within walking distance of Istanbul's major landmarks, these are manageable drawbacks. Just something to keep in mind when making your booking.
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Location and staff were excellent. Breakfast was a huge variety.
Probably needed a little update as with most l older properties.
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
They are very kind. We stay with them 2 weeks ago and came back to stay one more day after traveling around Turkey. They kindly agreed to keep our excess luggage during these weeks.
We liked everything. Just as a suggestion, it would be nice for those with accessibility issues that taxis stop about 100 m from the hotel
5 / 10·Oct 2026
Close to historical sites
Unable to have breakfast due to early start on last day, I was promised hotel would provide sandwich to go, but they didn’t deliver.
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"Everything was very nice. The room is very cozy—small, but very well organised — and had everything you need, including a kettle, cups, toiletries, and a hairdryer. The breakfast is extraordinary, fea..."
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