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The Empress Theodora

Property class: 3.5

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Outdoor dining
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hallway
Staircase
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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Cankurtaran Mah. Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Double Room, No Windows

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Single Room, No Windows

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Istanbul

The Empress Theodora places you in the centre of Istanbul, steps from Hagia Sophia and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sultanahmet Square. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basilica Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Empress Theodora

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Empress Theodora.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Empress Theodora offers 18 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 270 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Empress Theodora?

The Empress Theodora offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Empress Theodora?

The closest beach to The Empress Theodora is Florya Beach (16.5 km).

Is The Empress Theodora family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Empress Theodora is a hit with families.

Does The Empress Theodora serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Empress Theodora?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Empress Theodora?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Empress Theodora's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Empress Theodora?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Empress Theodora?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Empress Theodora Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!!
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Nous avons réserver 4 jours dans cet établissement, on nous a donner une chambre au dernier étage qui était très très décevante l’équipement de la chambre était incomplet pas de chevet, les sols et les murs encore en travaux.......nous sommes parti à la réception pour un changement de chambre. Le buffet laisse à désir pas trop varié.Ensemble très décevant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
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6/10 Okay

jose

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel centrico, un poco ruidoso

Hotel céntrico, un poco ruidoso por el paso del tranvía
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sauberes Zentrales Hotel

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral. Die Sultan Ahmet Moschee und das Hagia Sophia Museum sind zu Fuß in 2 Minuten erreichbar. Außerdem liegt eine Tram Haltestelle in unmittelbarer Nähe, sodass man direkt zum Pier kommt, man könnte allerdings auch hin laufen. Das Hotel und die Zimmer waren sehr sauber. Das Personal Ahmet, Mahran und Mostafa, waren sehr sehr nett und immer hilfsbereit. Ich kann das Hotel auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen und würde bei meinem nächsten Aufenthalt wieder das Hotel wählen.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Very nice stay. Comfortable and good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location Great service

We stayed 4 nights here. It's a small hotel in a great location for sightseeing, walking, getting a tram. Service was outstanding. Whatever you needed the guys got it done and always watched out for whatever you need. No elevator but somebody took care of getting our luggages to and from room . Breakfast wa very good and satisfying lots of fruit , and food typical to a turkey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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4/10 Poor

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nao me entregaram o oferecido

Quarto nao confere com o descrito. Fomos acomodados em um quarto no anexo do hotel, sem guarda roupa, sem escrivaninha, sem minibar e sem mesa, sendo que tudo deveria estar incluido. O quarto era minúsculo, mal cabia a cama. O funcionário prometeu fazer a troca no dia seguinte, mas quando chegou o dia, disse que tava cheio e prometeu novamente para o dia seguinte e aconteceu a mesma coisa. A agua que caia do chuveiro invadia todo o banheiro, pois passava por debaixo do box.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Guten laufweg

Guten laufweg Central schönes Hotel immer wieder gerne
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel Good location

Good location near Gulhane tram station. Excellent reception staff. Nice new room. Breakfast basic good spread. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

zeer vriendelijke personeel, perfecte ligging.

wij hebben een zeer aangename verblijf gehad. hotel personeel waren erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. ligging was echt perfect. mooi centraal, dicht bij de meest belangrijke bezienswaardigheden en tramstation. zeker een aanrader!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good hotel. Good service and location but very hard for taxis to reach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sinan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Güzel otel

Otelin konumu çok iyi gülhane parkı ile Sultan Ahmet meydanı arasında tramvay yolu üzerinde temiz sorun yaşanmayacak bir yer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Reijo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bought a hotel for hyandicap

When I was selecting the hotel, the picture in the net was from an other hotel. I needed a handicap room and there was noy even a lift. I had to claim to the first level. Breakfast was on the 3rd florr. Impossible for me. I had to change the fotel for second night and pay it on top. I newer got my money back from the first hotel. Out of any classification!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

We stayed at The Empress of Theodora Hotel for 3 nights and this is the nicest hotel in the city!! The room was nice and clean, great bed and breakfast! We enjoyed our time there! We will definitely come back, because those 3 days were amazing!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Staff & service

Gunstige ligging ten opzichte van de highlights.

Personeel aardig en attent. Moet beter aangegeven worden dat er geen lift is. Vooral ontbijt is op de 3e verdieping. De kamer was op onderdelen niet schoon (haren in de douche, doodgeslagen muggen op de muur en zeer vuile vloerbedekking). Fijn dat er een kluisje was. Minibar werd niet koud. Personeel erbij geweest maar werd toch niet koud.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Safwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great small hotel

I liked the convenience of the location. Breakfast included in the rate was very well served People were nice and friendly I hoped there was a setting arrangement in the room; seat and coffee table
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Netter Service und Hotel sehr zentral!

Sehr schöne Woche verbracht. Sonnig und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place

I am so happy, my dream come true
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hichem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Petit hôtel agréable et confortable pour un repos

Petit hôtel agréable et confortable pour un repos bien mérité après de chaudes visites, idéalement situé pour un accès rapide aux principaux monuments de la vieille ville, personnel dévoué, buffet du petit déjeuner très copieux, terrasse bien agréable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VOYAGE A ISTANBUL

ISTANBUL EST UNE BELLE VILLE TOURISTIQUE AVEC UNE BELLE CULTURE, DE MERVEILLEUX MUSEES ET MONUMENTS A VISITER. A VOIR IMPERATIF.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is Good

Very near by Ayasofya. Staff kindly explained valuable points for sightseeing and concerns for tourist, it was quite helpful for me.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location

There are many tourism, so easy to manage trip plan. (Especially for Japanese because Japanese staff is in Overseas Travel next to the hotel)
Verified review

8/10 Good

ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hoş bir konaklama

otomobille gidecekler için park ciddi problem. Ama çalışan personel, otel hizmeti ve kahvaltı süperdi..
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Bon séjour. Accueil agréable. Situation privilégiée.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good one!

Unbeatable location. Very friendly staff. The carpet in my room was a old (a little worn out and stained) but the room was very clean. Breakfast was pretty good. Only that it didn't have real coffee (only instant coffee offered), and started at 8am (a little late, if you need to catch a tour).