The Empress Theodora Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1841 reviews)
Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
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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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1841 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
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Tuzkan Murat • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

L'emplacement vraiment top. Vous pouvez vous rendre à pied facilement. L'hôtel est au centre de tout. La gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel mention spéciale pour Mahran le gérant de l'établissement. Le déjeuner sur la terasse tout était frais et varié. La chambre faite tous les jours. L'eau gratuite. Le restaurant de l'hôtel trop bon en plus remise de 10% pour ses hôtes. J'y retournerai certainement l'an prochain.

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Angelina • couple • ru
9
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Armine • couple • gr
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Péter • couple • hu
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Oliviero • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Posizione ottima, centrale

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

Locație excelentă, ajungi pe jos la obiectivele principale. Personalul foarte amabil. Micul dejun variat!

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Chitaeva • solo_traveller • md
10
Отлично.Рекомендую
Pros:

Шикарное местоположение, прекрасный отель, чисто, кровати удобные, постели , сан узел чистые и аккуратные. Завтрак хороший, всё, что нужно с утра. Терраса хорошая. Рекомендую

Cons:

Подушки хотелось бы помягче.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Elvis • family_with_children • at
8
Pros:

Toplage, Preis-Leistung top

Cons:

Alles war gut

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Helena do Socorro • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

O espetacular atendimento dos recepcionistas do Hotel. Vão te ajudar com qualquer coisa que você precise, pode ter certeza.
Fica extremamente bem localizado pertinho da Hagia Sofia, mesquita Azul e Cisterna Basilica, tão perto que possibilita você monitorar as filas e visitar num melhor momento.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Hadjira • extended_group • dz
10
Excellent
Pros:

Hotel propre petit déjeuner bon

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • au
6
Pros:

Breakfast healthy and great

Cons:

Couldn't catch a taxi out front. Room deal was without window and too small - had to do an upgrade. Bit noisy with airconditioners and traffic

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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MIRZA LAIQULLAH • family_with_children • sa
4
The stay was awful not worthy of charges at all and I don’t recommend others to go to this hotel
Pros:

The Location was Fantastic and the Breakfast was Good

Cons:

The washroom door had no Latchet it was open you couldn’t lock it from inside. Very small room no garbage container or dustbin. The Outside window was broken, and the door of window could fall on the bed at any time, and the staff was not cooperative. Generally, we expect the buildings to have Lift, but this hotel has staircase only and they didn't mention it earlier.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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ELISA • solo_traveller • it
7
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Anna • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Отличная локация, соотношение цена/качество шикарное. Очень отзывчивые работники, особенно Омар и Надя на ресепшене -улица закрыта для такси-они подошли к п МП есть высадки из такси и провели до отеля, а также помогли найти точку встречи для экскурсии.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel right in the centre of all the sites!
Pros:

The location was incredible, the room and beds were very comfortable, but the best part was the staff who could not have been more helpful! A really great stay!!

Cons:

The only difficult thing was the stairs which were quite steep and difficult for my mother to deal with.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Wei • family_with_children • sa
7
Pros:

The location is great, just a short walk from the Blue Mosque, and the T1 tram station is nearby, making it easy to get around the city.

Cons:

The room was slightly smaller than expected, and there was some noise from the surrounding area, especially during busy hours.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Shihab • family_with_children • ae
9
This trip was with my family. i was in Istanbul couple of days. hotel is in good location.
Pros:

Location is excellent, waling distance to all main destination of Istanbul including Haya sofia.

Cons:

all good.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Jurga • solo_traveller • lt
9
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marina • couple • ru
10
Смело пронируйте, уютно, все рядом, чисто , завтраки тоже хорошие, уютно сидеть на террассе с утра! 👍👍👍
Pros:

Отель нам очень понравился , он крутой и уютный, расположение прямо в стенах храма айя Софья , это очень удобно, вышел и все рядом, все достопримечательности, до цистерны 10 метров .. что тоже радует..

Cons:

Нет такого

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Kali • couple • kz
8
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