The Empress Theodora Hotel ll

Hotels
10 (1320 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 1320 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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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
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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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kayser • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Diego Gabe • family_with_children • ar
10
Pros:

Muy bien ubicado, bien la habitacion, limpia, iluminada y calefaccionada. Muy bien el servicio de recepcion del hotel.

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
N
Nataša • family_with_children • me
10
Pros:

Very good communication with the host, and it is just a few minutes from the Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Renzo Porcheddu • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Posizione ottima e personale molto cordiale e disponibile

Cons:

Impianti(elettrico e idraulico) da migliorare

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
M
Marjan S66 • family_with_children • si
9
Pros:

Location, Location, Location
Clean and comfortable rooms.
All stuf was very kind.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Struttura accogliente in ottima posizione e personale fantastico.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
M
Magomedmirza • couple • ru
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Mohd Abrar • couple • my
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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RAZNATOVIC • couple • hu
9
Pros:

Nem volt reggeli.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Zia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect place to stay when in Istanbul
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
E
Elena • couple • ro
10
Un sejur plăcut, într-o locație bine poziționată, cu personal foarte atent.
Pros:

Personalul de la recepție a fost foarte comunicativ și amabil, ne-a ghidat excelent pe tot parcursul șederii. Am avut un balcon mare, camera a fost călduroasă, iar poziția hotelului este foarte bună, la aproximativ 6–7 minute de centru.

Cons:

Nu am avut nemulțumiri semnificative

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
A
Ahmed • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
C
Chauhan • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Isidora • couple • rs
10
Pros:

👌

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Begaryssov • extended_group • kz
10
Pros:

My friends and I stayed at this hotel this month. It's very nice, centrally located, close to the Hagia Sophia Mosque, a tram stop, and many other amenities. I highly recommend this hotel. The rooms were clean and had a sea view. The staff was friendly. Mr. Faruk was especially helpful in solving all our vacation-related questions. I highly recommend this hotel; you won't regret it.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
A
anjum • family_with_children • io
10
Pros:

Khalid is good

Cons:

Way of finding

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Great balcony, good shower

Cons:

Kind of hard to find

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
C
Capdevila • family_with_children • cl
10
Pros:

La ubicación y la atención de todo el personal , son duda volveré a ir.

Cons:

Sin quejas

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee