The Empress Theodora Hotel - Istanbul

$$$$||View on mapIstanbul, TurkeyAlemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey|
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The Empress Theodora Hotel - Istanbul
Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.6
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Value for money9.0
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples32%
Groups17%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.6
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Value for money9.0
Who stays here
Families45%
Couples32%
Groups17%
Solo6%

Historic hotel in Sultanahmet with a rooftop restaurant and Turkish Hamamı experience

Location & Surroundings

The Empress Theodora Hotel is located in the Sultanahmet district, opposite a tram stop and within a 3-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Guests can reach Topkapi Palace and the Archaeological Museum on foot from the hotel. The area is served by the Gulhane tram station, providing access to other parts of Istanbul.

Dining

The hotel's rooftop restaurant offers views of Sultan Zeynep Mosque. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace each morning. Guests receive a 10% discount at the hotel's restaurant for other meals.

Rooms & Accommodations

The Empress Theodora Istanbul provides spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms, oversized showers, and tiled floors. Each room includes an LCD TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Family rooms are available for groups traveling together.

Cultural Experiences & Wellness

Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul includes a Turkish Hamamı experience for traditional relaxation. Staff can arrange local tours and cultural experiences for guests. The concierge desk provides personalized recommendations for exploring Istanbul.

Services & Convenience

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, currency exchange, and luggage storage. An airport shuttle is available upon request for an additional fee. The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul also offers a tour desk to help plan day trips.

  • Location: Steps from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace
  • Dining: Complimentary buffet breakfast on a rooftop terrace with mosque views
  • Wellness: Turkish Hamamı experience on-site
  • Services: 24-hour concierge and airport shuttle available

License number: 20103310

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish, Arabic
Building
Number of rooms:27
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Rooms and availability

Economy Without Window Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about The Empress Theodora Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 42 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 27.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
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Yerebatan Caddesi
Basilica Cistern
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Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih
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TGC Press Media Museum
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
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Obelisk of Theodosius
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Cagaloglu Hamami
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Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
100 yd
Museums
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
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Fountains
German Fountain
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Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
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Museums
Hagia Irene
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Museums
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
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Restaurant
Sultanahmet Koftecisi
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Caferaga Medresesi
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Kosk Kebap
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Ottoman Life Park
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Maya's Corner
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Cafe Rumist
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Food Lab Istanbul
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Nist Cafe
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Restaurant
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