The Empress Theodora Hotel ll

Hotels
10 (1355 reviews)
Kutlugun Sokak No. 5 Cankurtaran Mah. Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Cons:
Noise issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Some mentions of cleanliness issues in reviews.
Service
10
Multiple reviewers mentioned the staff being friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Many positive remarks about the hotel's great location near attractions.
Room Quality
10
Room quality appeared generally good, but some issues noted about sound and comfort.
Amenities
10
Amenities were adequate but some guests mentioned missing features like breakfast.
Value for Money
10
Guests appreciated the pricing considering the location and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Food and beverage options were not specifically mentioned.
Overall Experience
10
Most reviews express a highly positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:25

Property Description

Prime Location near Historic Landmarks
Located just a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll offers stunning views of the Marmara Sea from its terrace.

Convenient Amenities
With a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, laundry services, and a tour desk, we ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

Easy Access to Attractions
Situated 220 meters from Topkapi Palace and a short walk from the Grand Bazaar, exploring Istanbul's iconic landmarks is a breeze from our hotel.

Experience the best of Istanbul at The Empress Theodora Hotel ll. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

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.
Managed by a private host

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

Property Policies

  • 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 existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 1355 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
Инабат • extended_group • kz
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Roman • couple • ua
1
Avoid this place at all costs
Cons:

I strongly do not recommend this hotel. The room was completely different from the photos - I had to argue and escalate the issue just to get the room I originally booked. It was very cold, the room was not heated at all. The reception staff tried to mislead me several times

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Evgenii • extended_group • ru
1
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Mahabub • couple • au
7
Pretty expensive food in surrounding areas
Pros:

NA

Cons:

Misleading photo of the property

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Irati • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación y el personal muy amable. Las camas eran cómodas y la habitación era bastante grande.

Cons:

La ventana de la habitación estaba rota y no se podía cerrar. Pasamos frío a la noche.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
M
Mariam • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • family_with_children • gb
8
The overall stay was good.
Pros:

The location is excellent - close to all the main attractions in Sultanahmet.

Cons:

Toilet / bathroom needs a bit more - like a shampoo / body wash holder, towel rack.

Also, the WiFi was a bit slow.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
H
Hossain • family_with_children • bd
6
Pros:

Didn’t provide Breakfast, teeth brash

Cons:

Location good

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
S
Sarac • family_with_children • ba
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandru • solo_traveller • ro
10
Locația perfectă pentru Istanbul
Pros:

Un hotel liniștit și odihnitor
Personalul super prietenos și atent la nevoile tale

Cons:

Concediul prea scurt

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
M
Marina • couple • gr
10
Όμορφη εμπειρία
Pros:

Μεγάλα άνετα δωμάτια . Ο ιδιοκτήτης Ηalit ήταν πολύ ευγενικός και εξυπηρετικός σε ότι ζητήσαμε

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
P
Postelnicu • family_with_children • ro
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Ilknur • family_with_children • de
10
Perfekte lage
Pros:

Sehr freundliche und zuvorkommende Personal

Cons:

War alles gut

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
O
olga • extended_group • ru
10
Pros:

Perfect location, very nice, friendly and helpful stuff. Clean room, comfortable bed, and huge nice terrace

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Salaheldin • family_with_children • eg
10
Pros:

The location is amazing and the staff was very friendly

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Es wurde veganes Frühstück für uns zubereitet!

Cons:

Täglich um 4:45 vom Muezin geweckt zu werden

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
A
Atif Ahmed • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Leo BB • extended_group • ro
10
Pros:

The hotel is located near Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia. The apartment was comfortable, quite spacious, large double beds. The staff was very kind, they helped us with parking and other requests. Farouk was very helpful, thank you.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Leo BB • extended_group • ro
10
Pros:

The hotel is located very close to Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia. The apartment was comfortable. The staff was very kind, they helped us with parking near the hotel. Thank you, Farouk!

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
K
kayser • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee