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The Empress Theodora

Hotel with restaurant, near Blue Mosque

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Experience the magic of Istanbul at The Empress Theodora, where ancient charm meets modern comfort. Discover a treasure trove of local culture, from the rooftop terrace overlooking Hagia Sophia to in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services. Previous guests rave about this hotel's convenient location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, No Windows

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Single Room, No Windows

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cankurtaran Mah. Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 24 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Sark Sofrasi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Empress Theodora

The Empress Theodora features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Hagia Sophia. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. Also, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Gulhane Station is 3 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2011
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 270 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Empress Theodora Boutique Class

Empress Theodora Boutique Class Hotel

Empress Theodora Boutique Class Hotel Istanbul

Empress Theodora Boutique Class Istanbul

Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul

Empress Theodora Hotel

Empress Theodora Istanbul

The Empress Theodora Hotel

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The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does The Empress Theodora offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Empress Theodora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Empress Theodora?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Empress Theodora?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 270 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Empress Theodora?

You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Empress Theodora?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Empress Theodora like?

The Empress Theodora is in Sultanahmet, a short 3-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 4 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!!
Verified

4/10 Fair

Nous avons réserver 4 jours dans cet établissement, on nous a donner une chambre au dernier étage qui était très très décevante l’équipement de la chambre était incomplet pas de chevet, les sols et les murs encore en travaux.......nous sommes parti à la réception pour un changement de chambre. Le buffet laisse à désir pas trop varié.Ensemble très décevant.
4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel centrico, un poco ruidoso

Hotel céntrico, un poco ruidoso por el paso del tranvía
jose, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

sauberes Zentrales Hotel

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral. Die Sultan Ahmet Moschee und das Hagia Sophia Museum sind zu Fuß in 2 Minuten erreichbar. Außerdem liegt eine Tram Haltestelle in unmittelbarer Nähe, sodass man direkt zum Pier kommt, man könnte allerdings auch hin laufen. Das Hotel und die Zimmer waren sehr sauber. Das Personal Ahmet, Mahran und Mostafa, waren sehr sehr nett und immer hilfsbereit. Ich kann das Hotel auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen und würde bei meinem nächsten Aufenthalt wieder das Hotel wählen.
8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

Very nice stay. Comfortable and good value for money
A, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location Great service

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.
4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Nao me entregaram o oferecido

Quarto nao confere com o descrito. Fomos acomodados em um quarto no anexo do hotel, sem guarda roupa, sem escrivaninha, sem minibar e sem mesa, sendo que tudo deveria estar incluido. O quarto era minúsculo, mal cabia a cama. O funcionário prometeu fazer a troca no dia seguinte, mas quando chegou o dia, disse que tava cheio e prometeu novamente para o dia seguinte e aconteceu a mesma coisa. A agua que caia do chuveiro invadia todo o banheiro, pois passava por debaixo do box.
Rafael, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Guten laufweg

Guten laufweg Central schönes Hotel immer wieder gerne
Ali, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel Good location

Good location near Gulhane tram station. Excellent reception staff. Nice new room. Breakfast basic good spread. Would stay here again.
Sam, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

zeer vriendelijke personeel, perfecte ligging.

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!
Amir, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good

Good hotel. Good service and location but very hard for taxis to reach
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Güzel otel

Otelin konumu çok iyi gülhane parkı ile Sultan Ahmet meydanı arasında tramvay yolu üzerinde temiz sorun yaşanmayacak bir yer
Sinan, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Bought a hotel for hyandicap

When I was selecting the hotel, the picture in the net was from an other hotel. I needed a handicap room and there was noy even a lift. I had to claim to the first level. Breakfast was on the 3rd florr. Impossible for me. I had to change the fotel for second night and pay it on top. I newer got my money back from the first hotel. Out of any classification!
Reijo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend

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!
Verified

6/10 Good

Gunstige ligging ten opzichte van de highlights.

Personeel aardig en attent. Moet beter aangegeven worden dat er geen lift is. Vooral ontbijt is op de 3e verdieping. De kamer was op onderdelen niet schoon (haren in de douche, doodgeslagen muggen op de muur en zeer vuile vloerbedekking). Fijn dat er een kluisje was. Minibar werd niet koud. Personeel erbij geweest maar werd toch niet koud.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Netter Service und Hotel sehr zentral!

Sehr schöne Woche verbracht. Sonnig und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best place

I am so happy, my dream come true
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Petit hôtel agréable et confortable pour un repos

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.
Verified

8/10 Very good

VOYAGE A ISTANBUL

ISTANBUL EST UNE BELLE VILLE TOURISTIQUE AVEC UNE BELLE CULTURE, DE MERVEILLEUX MUSEES ET MONUMENTS A VISITER. A VOIR IMPERATIF.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Location is Good

Very near by Ayasofya. Staff kindly explained valuable points for sightseeing and concerns for tourist, it was quite helpful for me.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good Location

There are many tourism, so easy to manage trip plan. (Especially for Japanese because Japanese staff is in Overseas Travel next to the hotel)
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hoş bir konaklama

otomobille gidecekler için park ciddi problem. Ama çalışan personel, otel hizmeti ve kahvaltı süperdi..
Verified

6/10 Good

Bon séjour. Accueil agréable. Situation privilégiée.
Verified

8/10 Very good

A good one!

Unbeatable location. Very friendly staff. The carpet in my room was a old (a little worn out and stained) but the room was very clean. Breakfast was pretty good. Only that it didn't have real coffee (only instant coffee offered), and started at 8am (a little late, if you need to catch a tour).