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.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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  • Keith
    Canada Canada
    Location, staff, couldn't ask for anything better highly recommend staying here if you are in istanbul
  • Syeda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel's location is perfect for getting around Istanbul to see popular tourist sites. The staff were super helpful.
  • Marijana
    Montenegro Montenegro
    Excellent location,all attractions are close,the staff is very friendly,especially the young student at the reception.The hotel is nice and clean,thanks to the women who are constantly cleaning.The breakfast is excellent as well as the beautiful...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restoran #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Empress Theodora Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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.

FAQs about The Empress Theodora Hotel

  • Check-in at The Empress Theodora Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Empress Theodora Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Empress Theodora Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Empress Theodora Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restoran #1

    • The prices at The Empress Theodora Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Empress Theodora Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple