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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.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kristina
North Macedonia“The location is perfect ! The staff is very pleasant, especially Mahmarud from the reception. Highly recommend.” - N
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“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“The location is as strategic as it can be. Nearby to main attractions. The staff is friendly, very accommodative. Highly recommended” - Ainaa 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“Clean and Staff was very Helpful and Friendly. Ahmet in particular was very friendly and Helpful” 
Mohamed
Egypt“Breakfast was very good Staff are so friendly Rooms are nice and clean Location is very good”- Sara 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“Good location, kind personal, very clean and comfortable, I would love staying more days.” - Silviu
Romania“Amazing location, very friendly and helpful people, very clean rooms, very good price.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restoran #1
- CuisineTurkish
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal
House rules
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
The fine print
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
