Near Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class offers a tranquil retreat. Indulge in spa treatments like massages or unwind with garden views at Coffee House restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance, this upscale hotel provides convenience.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Pet friendly
Connecting rooms available
Spa
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Sauna
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Limo/town car service
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
The current price is $72
$72
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Room options
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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Hocapasa Mah. Hudavendigar Cad. 17/19, Sirkeci, Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
What's nearby
Hagia Sophia - 11 min walk
Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk
Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk
Blue Mosque - 18 min walk
Galata Tower - 6 min drive
Getting around
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 49 min drive
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 14 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk
Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - 1 min walk
Red River Pub - 1 min walk
Hotel Ipek Palas - 3 min walk
The Coff's Sirkeci - 1 min walk
Kervan Cafe - 2 min walk
About this property
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Egyptian Bazaar. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body scrubs, or body treatments, and Coffee House serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sirkeci Station is 2 minutes and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 15 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
Working away
Conference space (151 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Full-service spa
Sauna
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
100% renewable energy
Double-glazed windows
Comprehensive recycling policy
Lockers available
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Accessible airport shuttle
6 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Dining
Coffee House - Overlooking the garden, this bistro serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 2500 per room (one-way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for TRY 1500 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Property Registration Number 9615
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 15 lbs per pet.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 2500 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class and nearby?
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class has a spa and a Turkish bath, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?
Yes, Coffee House offers garden views.
What's the area around Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class like?
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class is in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Sirkeci Station and 6 minutes' walk from Bosphorus.
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Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Good hotel and very professional services.
Very nice hotel, service was very good and
Damien
Damien, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 9, 2024
Great staff
Clean room, great shower & bathroom, staff very friendly & attentive. Restaurant was excellent & seemed to be open near 24 hours. Highly recommend
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2023
Good location
Good location nearby to all attractions and tram access.
Guru Prasad
Guru Prasad, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Nice location, of course difficult to reach the hotel in a car like most other hotels in Sultan Ahmet
AC in room was great, breakfast was good
AZZAM
AZZAM, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2024
Staff very helpful. Tramline to n front of hotel is noisy and runs til mid nite and again at about 5 am. Close to s verbal sites
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2024
Everything was good. Excellent location and the staff also were friendly especially Mr Irfan
Norziha
Norziha, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2022
Great location. Friendly staff. Good food
Norma
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2023
Location
Jean Guy
Jean Guy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2024
We had a very good experience staying at this hotel. The staff were very friendly especially Mr Irfan who had helped us to maka our visit to Istanbul a memorable one. The breakfast was good too. Thank you
Norziha
Norziha, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Staff was great and the gentleman who works at the counter was awesome.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2022
Excellent location. Nice staff. Good and big rooms.
Rami
Rami, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2023
The location is great. and Staff are courtesy. Salim, the manager is very helpful to extend late check out and kindly to exchange local currency for us.
Joyce
Joyce, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 6, 2024
Very bare minimum facilities and staff
K
K, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
The stay with the hotel was pleasant, they changed my room upon my request. Salim and Irfan and the other staff were very friendly. Especially Salim , I had problem with the safety box, they came and fixed it immediately. Very centrally located and we could walk to water and many tourist areas.
zareena
zareena, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 30, 2024
Room is small, very noisy at night when people slammed the door and talking in the hallway. Breakfast is so so.
Ngoc Minh
Ngoc Minh, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2022
Great place to live …. Close to all attractions, walking distance to blue mosque, topkapi palace . Tram stat aoon was 2 min away . Surrounded by restaurants. Hotel staff was very helpful , excellent breakfast .
Ambreen
Ambreen, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 2, 2024
Difficult to get to and bare minimum amenities
K
K, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2023
Convenient
Hotel convenient for Haggi Sofia and Blue Mosques. On tram route. Most things walkable. Plenty of restaurants in the area, hotel restaurant quite good. Wouldn't say this was a 4* hotel more a basic 3*
JULIE
JULIE, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2023
Even though it was not cleanest place for me the staff made all the difference. I forgot my phone in the room and they were so trustworthy and caring with all the arrangements to send it back to my country. Forever grateful for that
Tammy
Tammy, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 2, 2024
Difficult to get to and terrible amenities
K
K, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 27, 2023
We were a group of 19. The rooms were all ready for us when we checked in. There were no issues with the rooms. The staff were lovely. The main thing for us was cleanliness and the rooms were all nice and clean.
The breakfast was very limited and wasn’t great. I would say it is is a basic breakfast.
The location is great. Walkable everywhere
Ayesha Siddika
Ayesha Siddika, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 9, 2023
Not to be confused with the Best Western hotel chain. It's just a name. Despite the friendliness of the staff, the Hotel does not meet the stated level and price. Noisy, everything is not fresh- furniture, rooms, not tasty in the restaurant.
Viktoriia
Viktoriia, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 11, 2024
Scammers
They’re scammers their information is misleading they’re not handicap friendly no facilities for handicaps. They’re not part of the best western chain since 2020 and yet still put the brand to the hotel.
Ruhaya
Ruhaya, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 15, 2022
Noise from aircon/heater too loud and need to be turned off as disturbing one’s sleep. Also noise from restaurant below.
Passageways to room cluttered and untidy everyday.
Generally staff ok except one particular reception staff who was most sourpuss when we did not use any taxi service he offered. We had booked another hotel for our extended stay!
Breakfast the same everyday.
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 28, 2024
Molto comoda la posizione, accessibile ai le maggiori attrazioni. Da segnalare solo la colazione che è molto scarsa per BW