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8.9

1,970 reviews

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

Hocapasa Mah. Hudavenigar Cad. 17/19, Istanbul, 34110, Turkey

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Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

Discover a luxurious retreat in the heart of Istanbul at the 4-star Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa. Located in Hocapasa Mah, the hotel is just 1.5mi from the bustling city center, putting you within easy reach of iconic attractions such as the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. With a stellar 1970 reviews, this hotel offers top-notch service and comfort. Prices start from just $113, making it a great value for the location and amenities.

The hotel features a range of amenities to make your stay memorable, including a spa offering wellness packages, free pet-friendly accommodations, and complimentary WiFi. Relax and rejuvenate in the Turkish/Steam bath and sauna, or indulge in the extra pampering of the spa services. Plus, with the convenience of 24-hour front desk service, a restaurant, and room service, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips. Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa is a perfect choice for a memorable and hassle-free stay in Istanbul, whether you're traveling for business or leisure.

Unwind in the comfort of non-smoking rooms featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, free toiletries, and soundproofing. Families will appreciate the kid-friendly buffet and paid kids' meals, making it a great choice for travelers with children. With its prime location, luxurious offerings, and thoughtful services, this hotel provides a delightful base for your Istanbul adventure.

After a day of exploring Istanbul, guests can indulge in a delectable dining experience at the hotel’s very own Bistro Chef restaurant. With a family-friendly ambiance and a menu featuring Ukrainian cuisine, you can savor a unique dining experience without having to leave the comfort of the hotel. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes to cater to different tastes, making it a convenient and delightful option for your dining needs during your stay. And with available payment options including Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Bankcard, and UnionPay, settling the bill is a breeze.

The hotel offers an array of room types to suit various accommodation needs. From the cozy Twin Room with two twin beds and space for two adults and one child, to the spacious Family Room with a twin bed, a double bed, and a sofa bed, accommodating up to four adults, there’s something for everyone. Additionally, the Deluxe Queen Room provides a comfortable stay for two adults and one child, featuring a luxurious double bed and ample space for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. All rooms come with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for both individuals and families.

Travelers with pets will also appreciate that the hotel is pet-friendly, allowing pets to stay for free, and with no extra charges. With its convenient location, family-friendly offerings, and pet-friendly policy, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable and hassle-free experience for all guests, including the furry ones. Whether you’re exploring the wonders of Istanbul with your family or embarking on a solo adventure, this hotel provides a delightful and accommodating base for your stay.

Closest airports

Istanbul Atatürk Airport

8.9mi

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

19mi

Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport

55.9mi

Bursa Yenişehir Airport

60.7mi

Cengiz Topel Naval Air Station

60.9mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe Queen Room in Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

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Deluxe, Queen

1 Double Bed

250 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Indulge in comfort and luxury in our spacious Deluxe Queen Room, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, featuring air conditioning, free toiletries, a soundproof environment, and a relaxing bathtub.

Twin Room in Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Unwind in our Twin Room, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, featuring air conditioning, soundproofing, and a bathtub in a 215 sqft space.

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Superior, Double/2 Single

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

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Double superior is 215 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width.

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Superior, King

1 King Size Bed

375 sqft

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Superior is 377 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width.

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Double, Double/Single

1 Double Bed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Room with Double Bed and Single Bed Non Smoking.

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Family, 3 Bed

270 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.

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Room - 1 Queen

215 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The double room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room in Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Triple Room in Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

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Triple Room

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

3 Twin Beds

250 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Family Room in Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

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Family

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Queen/Twin Room

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe, King

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

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Double deluxe is 323 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Guest reviews

8.9

1,970 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

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Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Nadhra

8.2

August 2022

Amazing location (5 minute walk to Hagia Sofia) and a 2 minute walk to the tram station. The room service was quick and efficient (Our tv remote wasn’t working and they arranged a new one within minutes). Staff was courteous and helpful.

The hotel decor is old fashioned and not the fanciest and needs to be upgraded to improve the ambiance. The aesthetics need to be upgraded for a better experience so don’t get your expectations high looking at the pictures posted. Breakfast is monotonous and needs to have variety. The hotel doesn’t have a ramp on the entrance so that should be addressed. Customers should also be informed that taxi won’t drop of right in front because of a tram track.

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Zareen

8.2

August 2023

Nice location clean n comfortable rooms. staff was very helpful humble and ready to help you always. Specially Mr. Selim on the check in counter was very helpful and promp starting from chk in through out our stay till chk out. He helped us stay extra 2 hours after our check out time in the busy season time. Special thanks to Mr. Selim.

Not happy with the breakfast at all. Everyday it was same bread serials fruits.and eggs or any fresh stuff was not that good . They need to make major improvements in breakfast.

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Inna

9.1

October 2023

The best location you can have for visiting the main historical cultural monuments. Everything is nearby, you can walk there. To travel to the European part, you can take the T1 tram, which stops a couple of minutes from the hotel. 10 minutes walk to the Bosphorus. The room is very cozy, very clean, and retains the historical spirit that a hotel located in the historical part of the city should have. It’s great that there is an elevator, which is not found in all hotels in the historical center. Very friendly staff.

The breakfast is of good quality, but I would like some variety. But this is not important, since it is difficult not to be tempted by delicious varied food while walking around Istanbul.

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Mubarik

8.2

September 2023

Hotel is in excellent location with walking distance to many historic buildings. Staff were all very friendly & extremely helpful. A standard selection of food for breakfast buffet was available. Very close to a busy tram line station which is useful but was extremely noisy during the night. Due to tram line running through on the main road so close outside the hotel has no access for taxis for drop off or pick, will have to walk a few yards to get to the hotel. The hotel bathrooms was a little run down and needing attention, although does have a delightful palace feel about the building.

Very noisy at night with constant trams running outside the main road until 1am. The hotel is definitely not soundproof and will need a pair of earplugs. Only one very small lift which can only hold 2 people at a time. Room had no toothpaste or toothbrushes or em. Shower liquids & shampoo were much smaller than standard sizes. Towels and bed sheets had large holes in them, although were clean and replaced daily. I was very surprised that a hotel chain like Best Western had allowed this particular hotel to fall just under its usual standards. I felt the hotel probably just about meets level of 4 stars.

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Elena

9.1

September 2023

Great location with walking distance to Topkapi palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, harbor. Good breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff members, especially Irfan, who was very kind to upgrade the room for us, and Omar, who helped take our suitcases all the way to the upper street. Great team! The room was nice and clean. The beds were comfortable. Very nice breakfast.

We did not like the noise from the outside street late at night. Taxi dont stop in front of the hotel because that street is closed for car traffic, and we had to walk for 3-7 min depending on a drop-off spot, which did not bother us at all, but maybe be hard for elderly people and maybe tricky with lots of luggage.

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Paula

9.1

January 2024

Excellent location to walk to all the main historic sites such as Hagia Sophia, Cisterna Basilica, Topkapi Palace, Spice market, Grand bazaar. Irfan and Salim on the front desk were very polite and helpful. Sultan package in hammam was excellent both in terms of value for money and enjoyment. Room was small but comfortable and very clean. Restaurant food was also very good.

Despite being on 5th floor it was quite noisy during the night but from sounds outside the control Of the hotel. We had a couple of power cuts and backup generator was very loud but they didn’t last long.

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Rozaliya

10

February 2024

The hotel is excellent for sightseeing of the main historical places. You don't need even transport. All is around on walking distance. If you need anyway to go by transport, the metro station and tram are on 5 minutes walk. You can find near restaurants, sweets shops too. The breakfast in hotel was very good. I would like to give excellent recommendations to receptionist Selim and the other one ( I apologise, I forget name of good and careful other receptionist,who gave us good room). The both of them speak very good English and give useful explanations. Thank you good people, be healthy and continue to be number one. It was my first visit to your hotel, I hope someday again return with my family.My husband and my son were very satisfied by the quality of beds.

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Taha

10

July 2023

Great staff with excellent customer service, always available to help, nice and friendly with kids which is not very common in Türkiye trust me, the house keeping was very good, breakfast staff were very polite and caring, always made extra effort to make our first meal of the day good to give a good start to the day.

A few more hot food options would've been nice, I liked how they had something different in the hot food menu every day for breakfast but 1 or 2 more options daily wouldve made the experience better than it already was, apart from that everything was perfect.

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Shirley

10

February 2023

Once you arrive at the Hotel, all the staff makes you feel like you are at home. They go out of their way to assist you in everything. My husband had his birthday during our stay at the Best Western Empire Hotel and Mr Alihan and Mr Irfan together with all the other staff made it so special for him. Also the excursions of the hotel were amazing especially Bursa. We will never forget you and looking so forward to stay at your beautiful hotel very soon. Apart from that the location of the hotel is excellent situated 3 mins away from the train station, it was very easy for us to travel from a place to another. Thank you for everything Empire Palace Hotel. You are a great team!

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William

10

July 2023

We chose the hotel for the proximity to most of the major sights to be seen in Istanbul. It was near the harbour for access to ferries and excursion boats which we used frequently and, although we didn’t know it at the time of booking, it was directly on the tram route so we could access other attractions like the Galata Tower which was more remote. The hotel was spotless as was our room which had a super comfy bed and great shower. The staff were friendly and helpful and they also spoke English. If we return to Istanbul we would seriously consider staying here again.

There was nothing to not like.

Points of Interest Around Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

Attractions

Gülhane Park (Gülhane Parki)

0.1mi

Istanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri)

0.2mi

New Mosque (Yeni Cami)

0.4mi

Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş Sütunu)

0.4mi

Arasta Bazaar

0.5mi

Rustem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Paşa Camii)

0.6mi

Great Palace Mosaic Museum

0.6mi

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Camii)

0.6mi

Beyazit Mosque (Beyazit Camii)

0.7mi

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (Istanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)

1.2mi

Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi)

1.4mi

Balat

1.9mi

Haydarpasa Railway Station (Haydarpasa Gari)

2.4mi

Kariye Museum (Kariye Müzesi)

2.4mi

Eyüp

3.2mi

Restaurants

Bistro Chef

Cuisines

  • Ukrainian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

Are pets permitted at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa. They allow pets for free and there are no extra charges for bringing your pet along with you.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?

Rooms at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa become available for check-in at 02:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

What are the rates at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?

The base rate at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa is approximately $113. Be informed that this can vary depending on your room choice and booking dates. Enter dates for a tailored price.

What are the room types available at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including Superior, Deluxe Queen, Family, Standard, Twin, Double, Luxury, Triple, and Suites. Room occupancy ranges from 1 to 4 adults with options for children. None of the rooms allow smoking, and bed sizes include Queen, Twin, and Double. The room sizes vary from 215 sqft to 269 sqft, and the bed configurations include Double, Twin, and Queen beds along with the option for an extra sofa bed in the Family Room.

What activities does Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa offer?

Guests can fully unwind and pamper themselves with spa/wellness packages, Turkish/steam bath, sauna, and the garden at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa. Families can enjoy kid-friendly Buffet at the restaurant on-site, Bistro Chef, offering Ukrainian cuisine and a family-friendly ambiance. Additionally, the hotel provides 24-hour front desk, room service, and non-smoking rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay. Moreover, the hotel offers pet-friendly options, free WiFi, shuttles, and airport shuttle services for convenient access. Whether it's relaxing at the spa, savoring Ukrainian cuisine, or utilizing the family-friendly amenities, guests have ample options to spend their time at the hotel.

Does Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa feature its own restaurants?

The hotel has an on-site restaurant called Bistro Chef, offering a family-friendly ambiance and Ukrainian cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa accepts Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Bankcard, and UnionPay for payment. Additionally, they also accept cash as a payment method.