The Empress Theodora Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1950 reviews)
Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , TR
+90 212 514 89 89

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Good breakfast variety
Cons:
Noise from nearby activities
Cleaning could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Cleaning was not adequate and some areas appeared old.
Service
9.43
Staff was very helpful and accommodating, responding to all inquiries.
Location
9.47
Perfect location, within walking distance to main attractions.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms were clean but some had issues with noise.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities such as breakfast were satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.91
Great value given the location and service quality.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast was good but somewhat monotonous.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall stay was enjoyable despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:21

Property Description

Rooftop Restaurant with Stunning Views
Located in the heart of Sultanahmet, the Empress Theodora Hotel offers a unique experience with its rooftop restaurant overlooking the Sultan Zeynep Mosque.

Spacious Rooms with Modern Amenities
The hotel boasts spacious rooms featuring LCD TVs, satellite channels, and en suite bathrooms with oversized showers. Each room also includes a safety deposit box for your convenience.

Convenient Location and Services
Situated opposite a tram stop, the Empress Theodora Hotel is within walking distance of top historic attractions like Topkapi Palace and the Archaeological Museum. With a 24-hour reception and concierge service, your needs are always taken care of.

Experience the charm of Sultanahmet at Empress Theodora Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Rooftop Restaurant is unavailable until further notice.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1950 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
K
Khaled • extended_group • nl
10
Value for the money
Pros:

The location are just in a prime location in sultan Ahmed near Aya sofyia and the room was clean and value for the money also the breakfast was perfect with a nice view restaurant

Cons:

Nothing - in general just it would be better if the breakfast time starts earlier than 8h30 but for me it was still ok

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Giselda • solo_traveller • it
3
Pros:

La posizione molto centrale infatti eravamo sotto la Basilica Cisterna. Ed ha la fermata del tram T1 proprio a due passi dall' uscita dell hotel.La terrazza aperta la colazione con acqua sfusa sempre gratis.

Cons:

Non pulivano mail il Water - Bigldet.
La TV in camera non ha mai funzionato solo per sentire la radio altrimenti non si vedeva.Inoltre avevo prenotato una camera più grande senza finestra mi è stata data una camera con finestra e piu piccola nonostante non la volessi con la finestra lo staff al mio arrivo mi ha detto che non potevo scegliere e mi avrebbe dato solo quella von finestra.In ultimo di sabato sera verso le 1.00 a.m. più volte hanno tentato di aprire la porta della camera chiusa e rimasta chiusa ma la porta centrale di vetro con cui si accede all interno Dell hotel era sempre aperta di giorno e di notte .Mi e stato detto che era un cliente che aveva sbagliato stanza.in verità la mia porta di sabato sera e stata presa anche a spallate e non semplicemente messa una chiave per errore.
Sconsiglio vivamente l hotel per la scarsa sicurezza ed Irene.g

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • couple • gb
8
Good location for a short stay
Pros:

Great location, good free breakfast

Cons:

AC was quite loud and hard to sleep with it on, bit of mould in the shower

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
Никонова • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Все

Cons:

Первый раз остановилась 5 лет назад здесь,было доступно. Каждые полгода летаю через Стамбул, больше не останавливаясь каждую поездку так как стало очень очень дорого. ((

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Omar • couple • ma
8
Great location, very close to pretty much everything you want to see in Istanbul. It was very convenient for exploring t
Pros:

Near to everything you need to see in istanbul
Amazing staff always trying to help

Cons:

No elevator
Photos not matching the room in reality

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Mohamed mahmoud • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Ahmad and Hassan are amazing and welcoming. The whole team were welcoming and helpful

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Macpherson • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location was excellent, very short walk to some of the major attractions.

Cons:

Noisy outside as the hotel is on a street with trams passing by, wakes you up far too early in the morning

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
C
Chenguir • couple • fr
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Javiera • solo_traveller • cl
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
Ирина • extended_group • ru
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad • couple • ae
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Elnur • couple • az
9
Reccommended✅
Pros:

Location, staff

Cons:

No Elevator, basic Breakfast options

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
R
Rui Cruchinho • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
O
Olga • solo_traveller • ru
8
Pros:

Удобная локация, весь центр можно обойти пешком. Очень отзывчивый персонал отеля! На завтрак ассортимент не большой, но всё свежее и в достаточном количестве. Номера чистые.

Cons:

На входе в номере нет вешалки для верхней одежды.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
B
Beatriz • extended_group • es
8
Buena ubicación
Pros:

Buena ubicación, limpio

Cons:

No tiene ascensor

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Posizione centralissima!
La camera era piccola ma la finestra c'era ed il bagno, spazioso e pulito, sembrava appena rinnovato.
Staff gentile e disponibile.
Siamo stati benissimo.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
Y
Yeney • couple • us
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
Алёна • family_with_children • ru
10
Pros:

Проживали третий раз в данном отеле. Все нравится. Местоположение , на завтраке большой ассортимент еды, вкусно. Уборка каждый день. Возможность вечерами сидеть на террасе. Администраторы всегда готовы помочь.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Anabel • extended_group • us
10
Great location, great breakfast and hospitality
Pros:

Central location very clean and welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee