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The Empress Theodora

Fatih, Istanbul

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 354 m to Gulhane Park and 4.1 km to Taksim Gezi Park

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 2.4 km to Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Near shopping centersOnly 888 m to Arasta Bazaar and 1 km to Grand Bazaar

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 316 m to Gulhane Station and 982 m to Eminonu Pier

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4.2/5

GoodFrom 47 reviews

5.0/521 Dec 2022

Zainab • Family Trip

The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!!

5.0/518 Aug 2018

A • Couple Trip

Very nice stay. Comfortable and good value for money

5.0/54 Jul 2018

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

We stayed 4 nights here. It's a small hotel in a great location for sightseeing, walking, getting a tram. Service was outstanding. Whatever you needed the guys got it done and always watched out for whatever you need. No elevator but somebody took care of getting our luggages to and from room . Breakfast wa very good and satisfying lots of fruit , and food typical to a turkey.

5.0/51 Mar 2018

Amir

wij hebben een zeer aangename verblijf gehad. hotel personeel waren erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. ligging was echt perfect. mooi centraal, dicht bij de meest belangrijke bezienswaardigheden en tramstation. zeker een aanrader!

5.0/511 Feb 2018

Sinan • Couple Trip

Otelin konumu çok iyi gülhane parkı ile Sultan Ahmet meydanı arasında tramvay yolu üzerinde temiz sorun yaşanmayacak bir yer

5.0/518 Apr 2017

Dimitar • Family Trip

We stayed at The Empress of Theodora Hotel for 3 nights and this is the nicest hotel in the city!! The room was nice and clean, great bed and breakfast! We enjoyed our time there! We will definitely come back, because those 3 days were amazing!

5.0/531 May 2016

Safwan

I liked the convenience of the location. Breakfast included in the rate was very well served People were nice and friendly I hoped there was a setting arrangement in the room; seat and coffee table

5.0/527 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Sehr schöne Woche verbracht. Sonnig und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.

5.0/527 Apr 2016

Anita • Family Trip

I am so happy, my dream come true

5.0/511 Mar 2016

hichem

Petit hôtel agréable et confortable pour un repos bien mérité après de chaudes visites, idéalement situé pour un accès rapide aux principaux monuments de la vieille ville, personnel dévoué, buffet du petit déjeuner très copieux, terrasse bien agréable.

5.0/510 Jun 2015

Peter

Ein wirklich nettes Hotel zwischen dem Sultanspalast und der Hagia Sophia gelegen. Tolle Dachterasse. Die Zimmer frisch renoviert und sauber.

5.0/524 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

I feel lucky to have chosen this hotel when visiting Istanbul. A few things I really like about it. Hotel staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I consulted with them each morning about where to go and how to get there. It turned out the information they provided was very helpful. I also like the location of this hotel. It is quite convenient no matter where one wants to go. I will choose this hotel again if I visit Istanbul in the future.

5.0/514 Nov 2014

Leonid • Couple Trip

This was exactly what we were looking for. Right at the middle of the old city attractions. Those who used to or require more space may consider some other place - room is extremely minimalistic. However this was just what we needed for the two day stay. Included breakfast was really good and service was not only well organized but also friendly and cheerful.

5.0/523 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Very comfortable. Good breakfast on the terrace. Very friendly and helpful staff. We were there for two nights, should have been longer. Easy to get around on the trams to the Bosphorus. Walking distance to Topkapi park. Good restaurants minutes away. We had a great stay.

5.0/523 Sep 2014

Monika

The hotel location cannot get better than this - right at sultanahmet! Would recommend this place to anyone visiting Istanbul for three main reasons - knowledgeable staff, excellent hospitality and staff and the perfect location (walkable to aya sofia, blue mosque, topkapi palace, grand bazaar, basilica cistern, ferry station for bosphorus cruise, great eating places and to add to it, the tram station is right outside the hotel)!

5.0/514 Jul 2014

Yev

The location of the hotel is superb in the heart of the Sultanahmet area. It is located next to Ayasofya, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Very convenient to get to the tram line. Lots of shops, restaurants, and historical places around. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is very diverse and tasty.

5.0/59 Jun 2014

Anders • Family Trip

It was a bit hard to find the hotel since there is no sign on the building. So we walked past it a few times without finding it. Once we got there we had a great reception although late at night. Room was classy and had everything I needed. Sleeping quality also excellent. Great staff working here. Much recommended it you want to stay near the major tourist sites.

5.0/54 Jun 2014

Maurice

If you come across looking for a vacation stay in Istanbul, look no further. Empress Theodora is it. This is a family owned hotel situated right on the TRAM line between the Hagia Sophia and the water front. Behind the hotel, it's the old palace wall in side of which are the Topkapi Palace, and the Archeological Museum. It's within a minute walk to the entrance of the Gulhane Park, and minutes to everything. Unlike some of the other hotels that are in the narrow small streets that are not accessible by taxi, Empress Theodora is right on the main road. Yet it is very quiet in the room. The hotel is very clean, has nice furniture and tastefully decorated. The rooms are larger than most hotels I've been. The beds are firm and comfortable. No tub, and the shower is rather small for a large person. But the hot water is always there. The free breakfast is very fresh and abundant with lots of selections. What I like the hotel the most is the people. The host is a young man by the name of Ersen - extremely friendly, and speaks perfect English. (His parents live by the Delaware River, and his uncle owns the hotel.) He works very hard. You will likely see him in the mornings and the evenings, day in and day out. He always greets you with a big smile. He has special business contacts that he takes responsibility for, so you won't be cheated. For example, if you order a Taxi to go to the airport, he trusted no one but the one he knows he can trust. Very satisfied!

5.0/512 Mar 2014

John • Family Trip

Hotellet har en central beliggenhed i den gamle bydel af Istanbul. Er i gåafstand til mange seværdigheder. Personalet på hotellet var meget hjælpsomme og altid med et smil. Morgenmadsbuffeten var rigtig god med et stort og rigeligt udvalg. Flere af værelserne er dog lidt små, men meget hyggelige. Jeg kan kun anbefale hotellet og vil gerne selv vende tilbage på et senere tidspunkt.

5.0/518 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

The hotel is located right up the street from Sophia Hague and the Blue Mosque. It is a great location. The hotel is right on a busy street. It does not have an elevator but they carried my bags to my room (they were heavy!) For the price, it was a great value. I chose a room without a window because it was quieter. The rooms on the street side are nice, but the trams and buses go from early in the day til late in the evening and I needed quiet. They have a fake window in the room and I was fine. They had a huge breakfast buffet which was included, plus free wifi, which I really appreciated. They gave me bottled water each day in the fridge for free, another plus. The room was clean and I had enough room to move about. The bed was fine. Lots of places to eat near by. Many great sites and bazaars not far. Try visiting a Turkish bath, I visited 2. Avoid the one next to the Grand Bazaar it is too busy, at least when I went. Great value for the money at this hotel.

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Rooftop

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24-hour Front Desk

Food & Drinks

Breakfast Buffet

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

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Patio or terrace

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Cankurtaran Mah. Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, TR

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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About The Empress Theodora

The Empress Theodora Location
With a stay at The Empress Theodora, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Hagia Sophia and 4 minutes by foot from Sultanahmet Square. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Blue Mosque and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Grand Bazaar.

The Empress Theodora Facility and Service
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

The Empress Theodora Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - Sat, 29 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children