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The Empress Theodora

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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Outdoor dining
Buffet
Exterior
Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Staircase
Experience the magic of Istanbul at The Empress Theodora, where ancient charm meets modern comfort. Discover a treasure trove of local culture, from the rooftop terrace overlooking Hagia Sophia to in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services. Previous guests rave about this hotel's convenient location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Economy Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, No Windows

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cankurtaran Mah. Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blue Mosque - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 22 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Must Turkish Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Empress Theodora

The Empress Theodora features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. Also, Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Gulhane Station is 3 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2011
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 270 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property accepts major credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Empress Theodora offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Empress Theodora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Empress Theodora?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Empress Theodora?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 270 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Empress Theodora?

You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Empress Theodora?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Empress Theodora like?

The Empress Theodora is in Sultanahmet, a short 3-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 5 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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The Empress Theodora Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!!

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
4-night trip

4/10 Fair

4-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel centrico, un poco ruidoso
Hotel céntrico, un poco ruidoso por el paso del tranvía
jose, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay
Very nice stay. Comfortable and good value for money
A, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and cooperative stafg
A N MISTRY, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Rafael, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Guten laufweg
Guten laufweg Central schönes Hotel immer wieder gerne
Ali, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel Good location
Good location near Gulhane tram station. Excellent reception staff. Nice new room. Breakfast basic good spread. Would stay here again.
Sam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Amir, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Güzel otel
Otelin konumu çok iyi gülhane parkı ile Sultan Ahmet meydanı arasında tramvay yolu üzerinde temiz sorun yaşanmayacak bir yer
Sinan, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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!
Reijo, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Netter Service und Hotel sehr zentral!
Sehr schöne Woche verbracht. Sonnig und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

The best place
I am so happy, my dream come true
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

VOYAGE A ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL EST UNE BELLE VILLE TOURISTIQUE AVEC UNE BELLE CULTURE, DE MERVEILLEUX MUSEES ET MONUMENTS A VISITER. A VOIR IMPERATIF.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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