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Set in the centre of Istanbul, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is situated 600 metres from Hagia Sophia and 700 metres from Blue Mosque. The property is around 1.6 km from Spice Bazaar, 5.9 km from Galata Tower and 6 km from Suleymaniye Mosque. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near The Empress Theodora Hotel ll include Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Column of Constantine. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 40 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
1 single bed
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2 large double beds
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zeina
    Lebanon Lebanon
    Khalid welcomed us and was very friendly and helpful
  • Javed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the location of the hotel most. You are literally 2 minutes from the Aya Sofia and you can even see the Aya Sofia from your window. You can go to Arasta Bazaar and Grand Bazaar walking. You have a food street with all types of the food at...
  • Kyriacos
    Australia Australia
    Centrally located close to Agia Sophia and other sights, this hotel was a great stay. The rooms were very clean, spacious, with comfortable beds, and it was nice and warm for winter! The water pressure in the shower was excellent. Daniel and his...
  • S
    Shruti
    India India
    The hotel was close to the market and Sightseeing. Just walking distance.best for a solo travel
  • Francis
    Ireland Ireland
    My 2nd time staying at this hotel in Istanbul. Daniel and his team are very welcoming. The location is superb and the facilities great. Just a few mins walk to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
  • Catalin
    Romania Romania
    Excellent location! It was very close to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque and shopping areas. Clean and comfortable room. Excellent host, give us all the information for visit the beautiful city, including nice restaurant with good prices...
  • Meenavishakan
    Ireland Ireland
    Location !! It was very close to blue mosque and shopping areas. With kids we felt comfortable walking to these close by spots without having to take a taxi. We did not have noise issues and kids were able to sleep well. Hotel staff arranged the...
  • Ilya
    Estonia Estonia
    We were passing through Istanbul and needed to stay overnight. This place is excellent! There are many historical attractions within walking distance, so you won't waste time on the road. You arrive, see amazing sites, get some rest, and then...
  • Mihai
    Romania Romania
    I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. The rooms are very nice, with excellent beds that ensured a comfortable night's sleep. Everything was very clean, including the bathroom, which was spotless. The staff were...
  • Catalin
    Romania Romania
    Excellent location close to everything, great and helpful staff, Dan was really helpful and nice.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Empress Theodora Hotel ll
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge

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

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 15 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 20103310

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Empress Theodora Hotel ll

  • Guests staying at The Empress Theodora Hotel ll can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
  • Check-in at The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is 650 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Empress Theodora Hotel ll offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Pub crawls
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • The prices at The Empress Theodora Hotel ll may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.