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The Empress Theodora

3.5-star hotel near Sultanahmet Square

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Cankurtaran Mah. Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Gülhane Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Triple Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room, No Windows

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room, No Windows

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.A stay at this Sultanahmet hotel places you steps from Hagia Sophia and a 5-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪THE MUST TURKISH RESTAURANT - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Medusa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Empress Theodora

3.5-star hotel near Sultanahmet Square
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Empress Theodora.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Empress Theodora offers 18 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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 2:00 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

MastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Empress Theodora to the airport?

The Empress Theodora is 28.7 mi (67-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Empress Theodora?

As of Sep 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Empress Theodora on Oct 4, 2026 start from $92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Empress Theodora have an airport shuttle?

The Empress Theodora offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of TRY 270 per vehicle, one way.

How close is The Empress Theodora to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (37-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does The Empress Theodora offer free breakfast?

The Empress Theodora offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Empress Theodora?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Empress Theodora?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Empress Theodora?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Empress Theodora have a pool?

The Empress Theodora does not have a pool.

Does The Empress Theodora have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Empress Theodora have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Empress Theodora to downtown Istanbul?

The Empress Theodora is 0.8 mi away from Istanbul.

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jose

Liked: Staff & service

Hotel centrico, un poco ruidoso

Hotel céntrico, un poco ruidoso por el paso del tranvía
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Guten laufweg

Guten laufweg Central schönes Hotel immer wieder gerne
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amir

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

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Sinan

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

Güzel otel

Otelin konumu çok iyi gülhane parkı ile Sultan Ahmet meydanı arasında tramvay yolu üzerinde temiz sorun yaşanmayacak bir yer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Reijo

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

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!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Safwan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Netter Service und Hotel sehr zentral!

Sehr schöne Woche verbracht. Sonnig und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

The best place

I am so happy, my dream come true
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hichem

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

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

VOYAGE A ISTANBUL

ISTANBUL EST UNE BELLE VILLE TOURISTIQUE AVEC UNE BELLE CULTURE, DE MERVEILLEUX MUSEES ET MONUMENTS A VISITER. A VOIR IMPERATIF.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is Good

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location

There are many tourism, so easy to manage trip plan. (Especially for Japanese because Japanese staff is in Overseas Travel next to the hotel)
Verified review

8/10 Good

ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hoş bir konaklama

otomobille gidecekler için park ciddi problem. Ama çalışan personel, otel hizmeti ve kahvaltı süperdi..
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Bon séjour. Accueil agréable. Situation privilégiée.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos

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).