The Empress Theodora Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1673 reviews)
Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
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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.

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 1673 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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Ksenia • extended_group • ru
9
Thank's to the hotel team for our nice stay! Cleaning service was exceptional! Thank's a lot to the guys (at rec
Pros:

Хорошее соотношение цена-качество. Не стоит ожидать вау-размещения, но в номерах чисто, уборка каждый день очень тщательная, персонал дружелюбный.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Nik Khairul Azmi Bin • family_with_children • my
9
Pros:

Room clean
Very close to hagia sophia & tram station
Breakfast the best

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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alessio • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • es
10
Súper recomendable
Pros:

La localización, los colchones, el baño, el desayuno, la atención y el servicio de todos los trabajadores… no tengo queja de nada.

Cons:

No tengo quejas de nada, me ha encantado este hotel.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
Вера • extended_group • ru
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Saika • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

This Actually Is My 2nd Stay At This Hotel, I Was There Last October Too.
I Enjoyed It So Much Last Time That I Came Back Again.

Cons:

Nothing Everything Was Gr8, Very Much Appreciate The Staff Who Go Further And Above To Make Your Stay Enjoyable.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Eirini • family_with_children • gr
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Eirini • family_with_children • gr
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Effrosyni • family_with_children • gr
9
Εξαιρετική διαμονή
Pros:

Πολύ ευγενικό και πρόθυμο προσωπικό. Η τοποθεσία του ξενοδοχείου σε άριστο σημείο στην περιοχή Sultanahmet, δίπλα σχεδόν από την Αγία Σοφία. Οι χώροι καθαροί. Το δωμάτιο σε καθημερινή βάση καθαριζόταν και οι πετσέτες αλλάζονταν καθημερινά και πάντα μας άφηναν μπουκαλάκια με νερό. Στο δωμάτιο υπήρχε βραστήρας με επιλογές τσάι ή καφέ. Στο μπάνιο υπήρχαν προϊότα περιποίησης. Το πρωινό σερβιρόταν σε έναν πολύ όμορφο χώρο στον τρίτο όροφο που είχε θέα το τζαμί. Το πρωινό αρκετά καλό, θα μπορούσε να βελτιωθεί φυσικά, αλλά εμείς μείναμε ευχαριστημένοι. Την τελευταία ημέρα επειδή φύγαμε πολύ νωρίς, χωρίς να προλάβουμε να πάρουμε το πρωινό μας , οι άνθρωποι μας είχαν ετοιμάσει φρεσκότατα σάντουιτς και φρούτα για να πάρουμε μαζί μας. Προτείνεται για διαμονή στην περιοχή Sultanahmet.

Cons:

Δεν υπήρχε κάτι που να μην μας άρεσε ή να μας δυσκόλεψε

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
K
Khalid • family_with_children • nl
10
Pros:

Gastvrijheid

Cons:

Niks

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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José • extended_group • cl
7
Buen alojamiento
Pros:

La ubicación que tiene es buenísima, esta a un par de minutos caminando de la zona turistica.

Cons:

El aire acondicionado no funciona por habitaciones, es un aire centralizado por lo que en algunas habitaciones se hace un poco agobiante el calor.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Adil • couple • ba
10
Osoblje hotela 24h na raspolaganju,cistoca hotela i apartmana odlicna
Pros:

Dorucak za 10.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
Оксана • couple • ua
9
Чудове місце розташування. Привітний персонал. Хороший сніданок. Все було чудово.
Pros:

Привітний персонал. Гарне місце розташування

Cons:

Все ок

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Eliza • couple • my
10
Satisfied
Pros:

I really like this hotel cause its walking distance to hagia sophia , so that you can easily go to the mosque to pray. Since we are travel during Ramadan and can’t have my breakfast, i asked for sahoor Alhamdulillah they managed to provide me sahoor . Thank you so much for your services . Room is fantastic.

Cons:

All good

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Nurulhidayah • extended_group • my
8
Pros:

Nearny main attraction - Hagia Sophia n Blue Mosque

Cons:

No aircond

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Eleni • family_with_children • gr
10
Pros:

Εξαιρετική τοποθεσία από την οποία μπορείς με τα πόδια να δεις πολλά αξιοθέατα. Καλή περιοχή στην οποία κινείσαι άφοβα μέχρι αργά το βράδυ. Δωμάτια καθάρα και πρωινό καλό για τα λεφτά του. Πάντα πρόθυμοι και ευγενικοί στη ρεσεψιόν. Με χαμόγελο σε εξυπηρετούν και σε βοηθούν με ό,τι τους ζητήσεις. Θα το επέλεγα πάλι.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Ahmad • family_with_children • de
7
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waseem • couple • us
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Marta • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Super lokalizacja, tramwaj blisko, sklepy i restauracje w pobliżu, 5 min do głównych zabytków.

Cons:

Mimo położenia na pierwszym piętrze pokój nie miał widoku z okna (za oknem były schody i jakiś materiał).
Sufit w łazience wyglądał jak po inwazji pleśni.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
F
Fabio • couple • it
10
Pros:

Posizione perfetta, accoglienza e gentilezza. Acqua sempre in camera. Ottima colazione.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee