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The Empress Theodora

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Hagia Sophia
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The Empress Theodora

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Triple Room
Free daily buffet breakfast
Triple Room

Overview of The Empress Theodora

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Cankurtaran Mah. Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Popular LocationHagia Sophia5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque11 min walk
  • Popular LocationTopkapi Palace13 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)61 min drive
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Room options

Economy Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Istanbul

The Empress Theodora is located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, and is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Florya Beach, while Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights. Pierre Loti Tepesi and Vialand Tema Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 11 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 11 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 56 min drive

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

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, The Empress Theodora provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in reception, free newspapers and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, laundry services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Empress Theodora boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 270 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Empress Theodora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Empress Theodora?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at The Empress Theodora?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Empress Theodora provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TRY 270 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Empress Theodora located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is steps away from Gülhane Park, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

The Empress Theodora Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Zainab

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Very nice stay. Comfortable and good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

A N MISTRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and cooperative stafg
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sam, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel Good location
Good location near Gulhane tram station. Excellent reception staff. Nice new room. Breakfast basic good spread. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Good hotel. Good service and location but very hard for taxis to reach

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Safwan, Cairo, Egypt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Anita, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place
I am so happy, my dream come true

8/10 Good

Carlos, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good one!
Unbeatable location. Very friendly staff. The carpet in my room was a old (a little worn out and stained) but the room was very clean. Breakfast was pretty good. Only that it didn't have real coffee (only instant coffee offered), and started at 8am (a little late, if you need to catch a tour).