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Hotel Empress Zoe is located in Istanbul, 1312 feet from Hagia Sophia, and has a garden. The property is located less than 0.6 mi from Blue Mosque and 1.2 mi from Column of Constantine. Free WiFi is available. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. The hotel offers a terrace. Nonstop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English,French, Russian, Ukrainian and Turkish. Basilica Cistern is 1.2 mi from Hotel Empress Zoe, while Istanbul Archaeological Museum is 1.5 mi away. Istanbul Airport is 38 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    United States United States
    My husband and I loved the Hotel Empress Zoe and would return if we get back to Istanbul. It is in a great location and we walked everywhere. There are multiple common areas such as the breakfast area that serves as a place to hangout later in the...
  • Grace
    United States United States
    Amazing breakfast and kind staff. The rooms have free water and a pamphlet with the history of Empress Zoë, which i loved reading.
  • Fares
    Oman Oman
    Excellent staff , wonderful atmosphere. Definitely will visit again !
  • Ana
    Argentina Argentina
    Location a bit difficult to find but EXCELLENT ONCE IN
  • Kerrick
    United States United States
    Super location in Old Town, near Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus, etc. Great staff, very good Turkish breakfast and I loved the two 'house' cats
  • Neda
    United States United States
    We stayed in a suite with the sea view and it was just like dream.
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    Great location with views of Aya Sophia and the Blue Mosque from the roof. Great breakfast in the garden and very friendly and helpful staff.
  • Rhonda
    United States United States
    Courtyard was beautiful snd breakfast was a feast! Our room was a bit small but very charming. Staff were kind and helpful . Location was amazing, spitting distance to all the big sights but quiet and sweet
  • Jerry
    United States United States
    Wonbderful location , very close to mostall of the major historical sites of Istanbul. Also, the hotel also a nearly 1000 year old hiatorical building.
  • Eric
    United States United States
    The room was beautiful. The hotel is in a central location; we could walk to most things we wanted to see. The breakfast was excellent.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Empress Zoe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

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

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/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
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Turkish

House rules
Hotel Empress Zoe takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Empress Zoe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 2022-34-2377/ 2022-34-0509/ 2022-34-0505

FAQs about Hotel Empress Zoe

  • Hotel Empress Zoe is 1,950 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Empress Zoe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Empress Zoe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Hotel Empress Zoe include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Suite
  • Check-in at Hotel Empress Zoe is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel Empress Zoe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinners