Hotel Empress Zoe

Hotels
9.1 (1563 reviews)
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi No 10 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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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.

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 1563 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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Christopher • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Wonderful people. Beautiful garden.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • au
10
Absolutely delightful way of spending 3 days in a new country thank you so much
Pros:

The location - the beautiful old building the staff and the lovely breakfasts

Cons:

We loved everything about this property and will recommend to our friends

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
9
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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NAPAT • solo_traveller • au
9
Love everything about the hotel
Pros:

It’s unique

Cons:

Close to everything

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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MAHA • solo_traveller • sa
10
مكان لايمكنك نسيانه
Pros:

كل شي

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Serghei • couple • md
10
Pros:

Всё!!!

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Susanne Dahlberg • couple • dk
7
Skønt særpræg og fantastisk beliggenhed
Pros:

Stedets særlige indretning, fremragende beliggenhed, skønne morgenmadsbuffet og meget venlige personale.

Cons:

Vi var to veninder det havde booket et dobbeltværelse, og fik et chock over at skulle dele en 140 cm bred seng i en alkove i et mehet lille værelse.. Dog havde vi flot udsigt over Mamarahavet.
Næste nat fik vi en extra madras og sidste to nætter fik vi et skønt værelse.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Very good location and helpful staff .

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Wiśniowski • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Rhiannon • family_with_children • gb
9
Thpuroughly enjoyable
Pros:

Quirky and unique, definitely not a chain hotel. Staff were so helpful and the location was ideal, 1 street over from the Blue Mosque and Haigi Sophia

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
• couple • ch
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Frédérique • family_with_children • fr
9
Hôtel charmant avec joli jardin très bien situé
Pros:

Hôtel charmant, très bien placé dans la vieille ville.
Personnel très agréable .
Petit déjeuner délicieux !!
Agréable jardin et chambre pour 5 spacieuse.

Cons:

Rien ! Peut être literie des enfants un peu vieillotte

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Giancarlo • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jamie Marie • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La posizione, la storia, arredamento, stile, giardino, colazione, vista dal tetto, i gatti, la Hamam antica accanto, le glicine! Il misto tra marmo e legno, i guadri. É il mio nuovo punto di riferimento di Istanbul.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Asset • solo_traveller • kz
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee