The Empress Theodora Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1864 reviews)
Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Good breakfast variety
Cons:
Noise from nearby activities
Cleaning could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Cleaning was not adequate and some areas appeared old.
Service
9.43
Staff was very helpful and accommodating, responding to all inquiries.
Location
9.47
Perfect location, within walking distance to main attractions.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms were clean but some had issues with noise.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities such as breakfast were satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.91
Great value given the location and service quality.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast was good but somewhat monotonous.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall stay was enjoyable despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:21

Property Description

Rooftop Restaurant with Stunning Views
Located in the heart of Sultanahmet, the Empress Theodora Hotel offers a unique experience with its rooftop restaurant overlooking the Sultan Zeynep Mosque.

Spacious Rooms with Modern Amenities
The hotel boasts spacious rooms featuring LCD TVs, satellite channels, and en suite bathrooms with oversized showers. Each room also includes a safety deposit box for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Services
Situated opposite a tram stop, the Empress Theodora Hotel is within walking distance of top historic attractions like Topkapi Palace and the Archaeological Museum. With a 24-hour reception and concierge service, your needs are always taken care of.

Experience the charm of Sultanahmet at Empress Theodora Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Rooftop Restaurant is unavailable until further notice.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1864 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Shiau Sheng-yen • solo_traveller • tw
9
Pros:

地點

Cons:

空間小了些

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • it
10
Pros:

Hotel meraviglioso, camera pulita e comoda, Vicinissimo alla moschea Blu e tantissime altre attrazioni come il parco dei tulipani 🌷 meraviglioso in primavera. Abbiamo adornato la terrazza dove fare la colazione la mattina, un ricordo meraviglioso da conservare tutta la vita, fare la colazione a Istambul su quella terrazza vale 1000. SUPER 🤩

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ivana • family_with_children • se
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Lyudmila • extended_group • ru
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Dainius • solo_traveller • dk
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Syed • extended_group • sa
10
Excellent location and wonderful staff.
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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José Manuel Ramos • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Hotel urbano buena relación calidad precio. Ubicación excelente, en frente de la basílica Cisterna y a 300 metros de la Mezquita Azul. Personal del hotel muy amable 😉. Lo recomendamos.

Cons:

Todo en regla ..quizás poner algo de desayuno 🥣 más europeo...por lo demás todo bien

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Syed • extended_group • sa
10
Near to all attractions and perfect breakfast to start the day.
Pros:

Location and food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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claudia • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Posizione eccellente
Staff cordiale
Stanza accogliente

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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florina • extended_group • ro
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Emil • couple • ru
10
I recommend it to everyone, next time we will definitely stop here.
Pros:

very clean room, close to the historical center

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed Akil Abdul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Mirror in rooms

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Maksim • couple • ru
10
Нам понравилось место, персонал и сама комната.
Pros:

Прекрасный номер. Хорошие завтраки и замечательный персонал.

Cons:

Немного шумно из-за оживленной улицы и трамвая прямо под окном)) но нам было не критично.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Maslennikova • couple • ru
10
Все супер🥰
Pros:

Забронировала этот отель для отпуска родителей, они очень довольны. Удобное местоположение, вкусные завтраки, всего хватало. Не шумно, уютный небольшой номер, удобная кровать. Родителям особенно понравилась веранда😄

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • de
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Viktoriia • couple • cz
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Dastan • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Location is winning factor, room is tidy but tight, be prepared, breakfast by comparison with other places is rich in offer and taste, staff made every effort to keep the stock.

Cons:

What could improve the hotel, plus, could benefit the hotel itself in the competitive area as such Sultanahmet is a lift, stairs were steep and narrow in places, making the hotel very challenging for families like myself with a baby and an elderly person to use. It makes the hotel only suitable for the young category of tourists only, although very family-oriented passion. Overall is a very nice hotel right in the Gulhane Park entrance, staff were so helpful with major hotel&non-hotel related questions, amazing food and people. It's just the facility needs to be a little uplift with a lift.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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RubenAlvarezBediaga • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Caio Vinícius • couple • br
10
Very pleasant stay
Pros:

The hotel is extremely well located, affordable and the attendants are very helpful.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Ameer • couple • iq
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee