Hotel Empress Zoe

Hotels
9.1 (1591 reviews)
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi No 10 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Charming atmosphere
Excellent value
Cons:
Small rooms for couples
Narrow staircase
Not suitable for heavy luggage

Categories

Cleanliness
8.85
The room was quite small but clean and neat for 1 person.
Service
9.85
Staff were super friendly, accommodating and helpful.
Location
9.85
Perfect location in the historic section, walking distance to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.35
Unique rooms, but some mentioned that they were small.
Amenities
8.85
Quirky hotel with a lovely indoor garden.
Value for Money
9.35
Great value for the price, especially for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Breakfast is good, though may not suit everyone's tastes.
Overall Experience
9.35
Overall, a wonderful stay with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 08:21

Property Description

Charming Hotel Empress Zoe in Istanbul

Convenient Location: Situated just 400 meters from Hagia Sophia, with other major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Column of Constantine nearby.

Comfortable Amenities: Enjoy a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast served each morning.

Personalized Service: Benefit from non-stop assistance at the reception, where multilingual staff are ready to help. Don't miss the chance to relax on the hotel's terrace overlooking the city.

Experience the charm of Istanbul at Hotel Empress Zoe. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1591 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.85
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Adrian couple au
9
Istanbul location
Pros:

Location and very helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller ru
6
In Istanbul - go with big chain hotels for comfortable stay
Pros:

Nice location if you want to stay in old town next to the famous Mosques, hotel has a cute garden where it is nice to have breakfast, breakfast is good, in Turkish style, overall staff are very friendly and professional

Cons:

If you are looking for a relaxing, comfortable and mainly quiet hotel to stay in, this might not be the best option. The building is very historic, you can hear absolutely everything inside and outside the hotel, all the noise possible, very hard to sleep. Standard room is tiny and very aged, go with a suite , only those have the antique Turkish style that are comfortable to stay in. Also the attitude of the night manager was quite surprising, the ladies running the hotel are lovely and offered options, the night manager only seemed to be sarcastic without helping to solve the issues

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
D
David couple ie
10
Simply Lovely
Pros:

Very close to all the attractions

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Jörg couple ae
10
Characterful special place - we woulxx do definitely stay again
Pros:

It was a very special place very quiet considering that it is tight in the historical Centre. Nice garden, cool roof top terrace overlooking the Blsporus and Marmara sea. The garden suite that we booked was best, spacious and had character. The entire staff was nothing but friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing h to complain about

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location, heritage cultural authentic property, gorgeous garden and roof terrace.

Cons:

The twin bed was a little small and hard

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Kristi extended_group us
10
Great location in Istanbul
Pros:

I booked Empress Zoe on recommendation from a friend. I was not disappointed. The staff was helpful in recommending restaurants, transportation and sites. Location was wonderful!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Cecile solo_traveller fr
7
Super personnel, mais rapport qualité prix pas extra car les chambres sont assez anciennes
Pros:

Le personnel, très accueillant. Et le jardin !

Cons:

La rue est bruyante. Les chambres un peu ancienne, mais très propre.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
S
Shaun & Brenda Taylor couple ie
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Lovely location and great breakfast, staff were very helpful

Cons:

Room was smaller than expected

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller ch
9
Would happily return
Pros:

Cozy & cat friendly. Great breakfast choice, had table beside wood burner. Lovely courtyard garden with seating areas. Spiral staircase from reception area. Surrounded by great range of restaurants, walking distance to cultural centres, shops & public transport. Helpful reception staff & bags carried up & down for you. Room supplied with extra pillows & blankets. Also radiators & air con. Good sized room with plenty of storage.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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German solo_traveller fi
8
Pros:

Location is excellent, the room is small, but ok for one person.

Cons:

One evening, the WiFi was not working for the whole evening and it was not repaired until the morning, even though it was promised by the hotel person. I stayed in the hotel only for 2 days and one of them was unfortunately without Internet.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
D
Diana couple us
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
D
Deborah solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Jeff couple gb
10
Would certainly recommend this hotel as a good
Pros:

Quaint hotel in great location being very close to major attractions and restaurants in historic district of Istanbul. Staff were very helpful and reception had an excellent selection of local guides books, though we didn't need these. Afternoon drinks are available on request if you go to the bar, which guests can take to the roof terrace.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Cecilia couple se
9
Pros:

We really enjoyed staying at Empress Zoe. Beautiful house with lots of character. The garden where we had a delicious breakfast was the best. Very peaceful and a bonus was Sophie and the cats who live there.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
L
LIDIA couple it
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
D
David couple au
9
Will return
Pros:

Quaint. Homely.Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Stairs were a little tricky but staff were great with luggage.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof Jacek couple pl
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller ca
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
M
Manuel couple us
9
Pros:

Location, its staff - all great
Nice breakfast, good overall value!

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
G
georg couple ch
8
Pros:

Hotel nur geeignet für fitte gäste da sehr steile treppen. Nicht alle zimmer gross genug für 2personem

2026-05-15 via Nuitee