Hotel Empress Zoe

Hotels
9.1 (1453 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 1453 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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Shannon • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sevim am Buffet war super und das Frühstück ausgezeichnet. Die Lage, der schöne Garten und die Dachterrasse sind ebenfalls perfekt.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Mary • extended_group • it
8
Visually stunning place, nicely run, but ask for a quiet room and be prepared for stairs.
Pros:

This is not a hotel for everyone, especially if stairs are a problem, but the ambiance is amazing given the attention to fabrics, art and furniture. Also, this hotel had the best Turkish breakfast we experienced while staying in approximately 10 different hotels in Turkey.

Cons:

While my stay at Zoe was very quiet this time, once, years ago, I stayed at Zoe in a room over a very busy intersection that was very noisy with tourists at night.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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et78 • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • gb
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Cosmin • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

Everything was great, and the room was intimate and cozy. I really enjoyed the experience there.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Tania • solo_traveller • za
9
An olde world, clean hotel with a great breakfast
Pros:

Great breakfast. Nice toiletries in bathroom including cotton buds. First hotel out of the last five that I stayed in that provided these useful items. Nice modern bathroom. Water supplied in a 1L bottle on first day and then you can refill from the water dispenser during your stay there. Room was heated and warm. Mattress was comfortable. It smelled nice and the linen was pleasant.

Cons:

They were unwilling to assist me to change a small amount of Euros (10 euros to lira. ) Most of the hotels had no problem doing that. I contacted the next hotel I was going to who helped me change the ten euros happily.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • fr
10
Charming and fabulous quirky hotel
Pros:

The hotel is very old and steeped in history - quite quirky but utterly charming. The location is brilliant, within minutes of the main tourist attractions and all the staff were super helpful. Delicious breakfast also

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • extended_group • us
10
Would go back
Pros:

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, love the cats! Great breakfast.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Aleksei • couple • ge
10
Pros:

Its amazing place to stay. I wish we could come back later to enjoy it’s hidden garden . Breakfast was delicious. Everybody is friendly and welcoming

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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MARC • solo_traveller • fr
8
Old Town
Pros:

Very well located hotel in the old town of Istanbul, with helpful staff.
The room was a bit noisy as it was facing the street.
Breakfast is served in a pleasant setting (indoor or outdoor), but unfortunately the selection is limited (no fruit).

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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et78 • extended_group • it
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Lidiya • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Прекрасное месторасположение, в шаговой доступности много исторических объектов ( Айя-София например за углом), пешком можно дойти до рынка специй и Грандбазара. Персонал гостиницы очень доброжелательный и терпеливый, с моим никаким английским не возникло проблем ))) Прилетела ночью, заселили, по моей просьбе принесли бокал вина на крышу ( не хотелось спать сразу, поэтому решила подышать ночным городом) В гостинице есть прекрасная терраса на крыше , с видом на Босфор и мечеть Св. Софии. Завтраки выше всяких похвал! Если соберусь ещё раз в Стамбул, то только в этот отель!
Имейте ввиду, что лестница на 2-ой и 3-ий этаж очень крутая , т.е. отель не для маломобильных граждан.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Nea • family_with_children • us
8
Excellent location and lots of charm!
Pros:

The location of the hotel is fantastic! It offers a ton of charm and the staff are great. The daily breakfast was a perfect start to the morning. The rooms are of typical size for European hotels (not the oversized we tend to be accustomed to in the US) and outfitted accordingly, ie, smaller beds and bathrooms. But the uniqueness and charm made it a great choice for our family.

Cons:

No real issues for us - however, with no elevator or lift, it could be difficult for those with mobility issues.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
Шмидт • couple • ru
10
Pros:

A really nice and cozy hotel right in the center but in a quiet area. I loved how they designed it into the ancient building👍 Yummy breakfast! No meat/sausages but it was ok for me. I really have no complaints)

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Albergo molto caratteristico e atmosfera intima

Cons:

Nulla

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Camilla • family_with_children • us
10
Great little hotel in the heart of Sultanahmet.
Pros:

Perfect location, great service, excellent breakfast, good value. We had a room overlooking a beautiful garden. If you want something charming and authentic, this is it. I would love to stay there again.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee