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1,555 reviews

The Empress Theodora Hotel

The Empress Theodora Hotel

Alemdar Street, No.16 Sultanahmet / Istanbul , Istanbul, 34122, Turkey

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

The Empress Theodora Hotel

Welcome to The Empress Theodora Hotel, your charming retreat in the heart of Istanbul! Nestled just 1.5mi from the bustling city center, this delightful hotel is located at Alemdar Cad. No:16 in the historic Sultanahmet district. Whether you’re craving the aroma of freshly brewed Turkish coffee or the thrill of exploring ancient landmarks, this hotel is the perfect launchpad for your Istanbul adventure, all starting at just $74 a night!

With 1,488 glowing reviews, it’s clear that guests love their stay at The Empress Theodora! Imagine treating yourself to a scrumptious morning spread each day, perfect for fueling up before heading out to explore the breathtaking sites of this vibrant city. After a day of sightseeing or shopping, unwind in the hotel’s tranquil garden or terrace, where you can appreciate the stunning views and the gentle breeze that dances through the air. Plus, free Wi-Fi means you can share those dazzling travel pics with friends and family in real-time!

The Empress Theodora Hotel offers a treasure trove of amenities to ensure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. Start your day with a delicious breakfast, and then take advantage of the tour desk to plan your excursions around the city. Enjoy the comforts of air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms, and don't miss out on the extra luxury of their airport shuttle service for a hassle-free journey to and from your flights. Your memorable Istanbul getaway awaits!

But the charm of The Empress Theodora Hotel doesn’t end there; get ready to indulge your taste buds at Restoran #1, located right on site! Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Turkish fare or tantalizing international dishes, this restaurant has something to delight every palate. Picture yourself unwinding after a day of exploration while enjoying a well-deserved meal in a cozy atmosphere. The tantalizing blend of spices and fresh ingredients ensures that each bite is a journey through the rich flavors that Istanbul has to offer. Don’t forget to try a local favorite - it’s the ultimate way to immerse yourself in the culinary culture!

When it comes to unwinding after a day of adventures, the hotel’s garden and terrace provide the perfect setting to kick back and relax. Imagine sipping on a refreshing drink while you soak in the stunning views of the Sultanahmet district, the gentle rustle of the leaves in the air; it’s the ultimate backdrop for reminiscing about your day’s highlights. Whether you’re traveling with loved ones or enjoying some solo time, this tranquil spot invites you to pause and simply enjoy the moment — a little slice of peace in the vibrant city just outside your doorstep.

With a range of rooms designed for comfort and convenience, The Empress Theodora caters to various traveler needs. Choose from options like the Economy Room, perfect for budget-conscious wanderers, or the Triple Room for families or friends traveling together. Each space is thoughtfully designed to ensure restful nights and energizing days ahead. Plus, with the convenient payment options — including cash and major credit cards — you can focus on soaking in the experiences without worrying about the details. Ready to make unforgettable memories? The Empress Theodora Hotel is waiting with open arms!

Closest airports

Istanbul Atatürk Airport

8.9mi

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

18.9mi

Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport

55.9mi

Bursa Yenişehir Airport

60.5mi

Cengiz Topel Naval Air Station

60.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard  Room in The Empress Theodora Hotel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

185 sqft

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

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Our captivating Standard Double Room offers a spacious 183 sqft of comfort and tranquility. Enjoy breathtaking garden and city views from your private oasis, equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning. Whether you're traveling with a loved one or a child, this room is the perfect home away from home.

Triple Room in The Empress Theodora Hotel

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Standard, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience the comfort and convenience of our spacious Triple Room, perfect for a family vacation or a group of friends. With a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and other modern amenities, your stay will be truly enjoyable.

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Economy, 1 Double Bed, No Window

175 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Economy Double Room without Window in The Empress Theodora Hotel

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Economy, No Window

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

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1,555 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Facilities

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Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Amy

8.2

May 2023

Location right down the street from Hagia Sophia. Staff are super friendly and very helpful with check in and luggage assistance.

First room we had part of the shower door was missing which caused the floor to get wet. Only one sleeping pillow to choose from.

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Rachel

9.1

May 2023

Was very pleasantly surprised by how close the location was to the major sights we wanted to see. Our room was a good size and very comfortable, shower temperature and pressure were excellent. The breakfast buffet was tasty with lots of options to eat. The staff were very helpful whenever we had questions

Our room faced the main street the hotel is on and so was a bit noisier than I would've liked between the tram bells, crowds and call to prayer. Luckily I brought earplugs but perhaps would advise they have these in the room in case you need them?

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The

9.1

March 2023

Comfortable, well equipped. Varied, tasty breakfast, we could choose a new variaton for 8 days. Great location: 5 minutes to Topkapi and Hagia Sophia, 2 minutes to the tram station to Galata, 10 to Marmaray to Asian side. Really worth its price.

The window looked out onto a courtyard, that belongs to a restaurant - if they use it (as they did one dawn), it can be noisy. The window is poorly insulated, it can be very uncomfortable when the weather is not mild.

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Neha

9.1

June 2022

- The location of this hotel is perfect. Its walking distance from Hagia Sophiya, Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace. The tram stop is hardly a min walk. - The rooms were clean and decently sized. - The Bathroom was spacious and clean. Good shower area with hot water and pressure. - Daily housekeeping - The look and feel of this hotel is very modern and well maintained. - the Breakfast area is spacious and lively. - The beds were comfortable and clean. Our room had a wierd placement of beds due to the shape of the room. - Good WiFi

- The rooms aren't sound proof. - The Hotel doesnt have a lift and hence we need to lug the bags up and down the stairs. (The Front desk made it very clear that's its 3 star hotel and that's how it is) - The breakfast spread was decent, the only issue I had with it is that they didn't refill the salad and eggs once they were over. (it's kinda first come first serve basis, if u come late there would hardly be any left) - The Hotel is on a very busy street, so our transfers had to find a spot in an alley a few mins away from the hotel, esp when u need to load on or off the luggage.

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Lazzat

9.1

July 2024

Basilica Cistern is right across the hotel. Hagia Sophia is 3 minutes walking. Top Kapi sultans’ palace is 6 minutes walking. Blue Mosque is 10 minutes walking. Our room was the least expensive and didn’t have a window. (There was a cute 3d picture of the window imitating the real window.) It didn’t bother us at all because we were outside all day long. We came to the hotel in the midday to take a break, use the bathroom, take a shower and again went outside to see sightseeings and museums. Breakfast was awesome! Staff was super friendly and helpful.

Nothing bad to report

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Jelenaradivojevic88

10

November 2024

Location of the hotel is more then perfect. It is just across from the Basilica and between Sultanahmet square and Gulhane park. Hagia Sofia is 200meters from the hotel. There are a lot of restaurants across the streets,cute shops, exange office is nearby too. My cousin and I were there with my 7 years old kid and we haven't had any trouble walking to the most beautiful places in Istanbul. Train station Gulhane,is also nearby and it is so convenient because it's so easy to go in whatever part of the city you want. Public transportation is so affordable and perfectly connected. I would definitely recommend this hotel. The staff was so hostile and so nice. My kid loved the guy at the reception table. I think his name is Mustafa and he was very helpful and nice. Thank you so much and greating from two Jelenas and Visnja :)

If you don't like the stairs, there is no elevator. We were at 2nd floor and we definitely didn't mind walking. Breakfast could be better,maybe more things to choose from. Again, we were really satisfied with location,staff and hotel.

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Padavattan

10

May 2024

Location was excellent. Right in the middle of all the tourist attractions. The staff were professional, and so accommodating to our needs. We arrived late to the hotel and needed to have dinner. The restaurant attached to the hotel prepared our meals even though the restaurant was closed. There is a 24 hour front desk manager available. He assisted us when we checked out at 3:30am by contacting the taxi driver, to ensure we arrive at the airport on time. Thank you for a lovely stay. I've recommended this hotel to family and friends wishing to visit Istanbul.

The breakfast was cold. A microwave would be beneficial to the breakfast layout

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Fe

8.2

October 2024

The staff very friendly and efficient. They readily available to help you organise you with everything on if you need help to tour istandbul. Maharan one of the receptionist is very nice guy who assisted us with a lot of informations and recommendations to all the attractions. This hotel also have a very good traditional Turkish resto next hotel who also have very friendly and nice staffs. breakfast is tasty and with various options . The rooms are bright and clean and newly renovated. Amenities are modern . Would highly recommend the place Beds and pillows are comfy Good value for the money

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Vivien

8.2

August 2023

Very close proximity to most major tourists sites. It's surrounded by shops and restaurants.

Miscommunication between the hotel receptionist and our taxi driver. We ended up walking for a good 10 minutes to the hotel at 1am dragging our luggage and bags.

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Martina

8.2

November 2024

Great location - only 3 minutes walking to Hagia Sophia and the main attractions in the Sultanahmet area. Good breakfast, more savory options than sweets. Everything was fresh and generous in quantity. Last but not least, the staff is available 24/7 and super welcoming: on our last day, while we were waiting for the bus to the airport, they offered us hot tea and water. They really are friendly!

I would improve cleaning - our bed sheets were not clean and we had to ask to change them.

Points of Interest Around The Empress Theodora Hotel

Attractions

Istanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri)

0.2mi

Gülhane Park (Gülhane Parki)

0.2mi

Arasta Bazaar

0.3mi

Great Palace Mosaic Museum

0.4mi

Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş Sütunu)

0.4mi

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Camii)

0.5mi

New Mosque (Yeni Cami)

0.6mi

Beyazit Mosque (Beyazit Camii)

0.7mi

Rustem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Paşa Camii)

0.7mi

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (Istanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)

1.4mi

Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi)

1.6mi

Balat

2.1mi

Haydarpasa Railway Station (Haydarpasa Gari)

2.3mi

Kariye Museum (Kariye Müzesi)

2.6mi

Eyüp

3.3mi

Restaurants

Restoran #1

Cuisines

  • Ukrainian

Ambiances

  • Modern

Amenities of The Empress Theodora Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Empress Theodora Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Empress Theodora Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Empress Theodora Hotel?

For those planning to reside at The Empress Theodora Hotel, the doors open for check-in at 02:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 12:00 PM.

What's the nightly rate at The Empress Theodora Hotel?

Starting rates at The Empress Theodora Hotel begin from $74. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does The Empress Theodora Hotel offer?

The Empress Theodora Hotel offers a variety of room types including Standard Rooms, Triple Rooms, and Economy Double Rooms without a window. All rooms do not allow smoking and are suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. Standard and Economy Double Rooms have a size of around 172-183 sqft, while Triple Rooms have a slightly larger size of 205 sqft. Beds in the rooms include a combination of twin and double beds.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Empress Theodora Hotel?

At The Empress Theodora Hotel, guests have a variety of leisure amenities to keep themselves occupied during their stay. The hotel offers an on-site restaurant called Restoran #1, where guests can enjoy delicious meals without having to venture outside. The restaurant provides a convenient option for guests who prefer to dine within the hotel premises.

Unfortunately, the data provided does not specify any other leisure amenities or facilities available at the hotel. Therefore, it is not possible to provide further information about how guests can spend their time at the hotel, apart from dining at Restoran #1. Guests may need to inquire with the hotel directly or consult other sources to learn about additional activities or amenities that may be available.

Does The Empress Theodora Hotel have on-site restaurants?

The Empress Theodora Hotel has one restaurant on site called Restoran #1.

Does The Empress Theodora Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, The Empress Theodora Hotel accepts credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Bankcard. Additionally, they also accept cash payments.