The Empress Theodora Hotel
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The Empress Theodora Hotel
The Empress Theodora Hotel is situated in the very heart of Istanbul 650 metres from such shopping venues as Sultanahmet District. This 3-star hotel features cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is nestled near a shopping district within minutes of Cagaloglu Hamami. Hagia Sophia Museum is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 45 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is nearly a 25-minute stroll away. Galata Koprusu Bridge is 18 minutes' stroll away, while Sirkeci is situated just a few steps from The Empress Theodora Hotel. This property stands a 5-minute walk from Basilica Cistern, 5 minutes' walk from Big Tours Istanbul bus stop.
The allergy-friendly rooms are equipped with a safe and smoke detectors to keep you safe. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a minibar fridge and tea/coffee making equipment, are also provided. They have a spacious interior. The private bathrooms are fitted with a shower/bath combination, along with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests can take advantage of views of the courtyard.
The Empress Theodora offers a buffet breakfast served every day on the terrace. Sample Mediterranean specialities at Le Safran restaurant located near this property.
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Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- On-site Dining
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
- Electric kettle
- Restaurant
- Leisure/ TV room
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Fax/Photocopying
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Parquet floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Heritage Nomadic Art Gallery (100 m)
- Taksim Square (3 km)
- Suleymaniye Mosque (1.4 km)
- Gulhane istasyonu (250 m)
- Cagaloglu Hamami (300 m)
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums (300 m)
- Historic Areas of Istanbul (200 m)
- The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (200 m)
- Istanbul Modern Art Museum (1.8 km)
Airports
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (44 km)
Train stations
- Sultanahmet Tram Station (400 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Arthur
2023-12-19
Very nice stay, we were there for 5 days. The food was tasty in the terrace. It was located close to a tram station, easy for getting around Istanbul.
John
2023-12-03
Near to the train station, good and perfect location. Particularly good and exceptional breakfast to star a day with fruits and fresh coffee and fresh turkish salads.
Albert
2023-11-01
I had an exceptionally comfortable bed and remodeled bathroom, new-fashioned room.
Simon
2023-09-26
Beautifully decorated and brand-new room with large window, a beautiful bathroom, as example, and smoke detectors too for guests' safety. Paid £ 24. Magnificent and absolutely perfect location when travelling to Istanbul.
Richard
2023-09-18
Central location, excellent place for discovering Istanbul. Located near to the train station. A great selection of reasonably good and exceptional breakfast options.
George
2023-09-12
Booked it for 4 days and had an excellent experience. Triple room I stayed at was well-organised and modern with 3 single beds. The setting was magnificent, adjacent to hagia Sophia, blue mosque, top kapi palace, bascilica cistern, grand Bazar, blue mosque, meusum and grand bazar and most landmarks.
Bertram
2023-09-01
Came here for 2 days, the hotel was absolutely amazing, it had amazing location so close to Hagia Sophia and other places as well as Blue Mosque, Ayasofya, Topkapi Sarayi-. Had a nice stay here.
Margaret
2023-08-30
The hotel was in the heart of Istanbul, and we were a 10-15 minute walk from Sultanahmet City Quarter.
Richard
2023-08-27
Well-organised and beautifully designed rooms with exceptionally comfortable beds, a private safe, a mini bar, and central heating. Reasonably good and generous breakfasts with many varieties.
Walter
2023-08-25
Relaxing base for discovering Istanbul with excellent staff on our request. Magnificent location for our visit to an Ottoman - era Friday mosque at a walking distance from the hotel. Close to a tram station, easy to get around.
Trevor
2023-07-26
The hotel was absolutely amazing and in a central location very close to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Gulhane park and Topkapi Palace, many sights, and walking. The staff was welcoming and courteous, everything was perfect.
Angela
2023-07-20
Very welcoming and welcoming staff, free wake up calls and ironing. Exceptional breakfast with many varieties for the start of the day.
Cyril
2023-07-14
Location in the heart of the city was a plus.
James
2023-07-12
The location was excellent, you can visit a superb museum by walking. We greatly enjoyed the property because it was close to a tram station.
Ian
2023-07-09
The place was spotlessly clean and amazing, had very nice and courteous staff on our request. We had the triple room which was stylish and modern with 3 single beds.
Deborah
2023-04-20
It was near to the Palace, Cistern and Hagia Sophia, all attractions and sultanAhmet mosque, good location overall. Besides, a neoclassical museum was easy to get to. Got the same triple room booked online, loved that, and the staff were courteous people on our request.
Harold
2023-04-16
This accommodation was in the central location to nearby attractions. Plus, it was near to centre of old area as well as the nearest tram which is handy for getting to other parts of the city.
Andrew
2023-04-08
Exceptionally clean accommodation, cooperative and excellent staff on our request. Brand-new & stylish rooms on the upstairs terrace. Excellent location, a 10-15 minute walking distance from a large museum. Good restaurant not too far from the hotel.
Stephen
2023-02-22
The location was magnificent and unbeatable, for example, a byzantine basilica museum was not too far away from the hotel. What's more, it was just off all the attractions of Istanbul like hagia Sophia, blue mosque, top kapi palace, bascilica cistern, grand Bazar, ayasofia & blue mosque, several tram stations in the area and mettro to gulhana park blue museum aya sofia topkapi coffeees restaurants.
Adam
2023-02-08
Spotlessly clean property with courteous staff on our request. Particularly good and absolutely perfect location just a pleasant stroll away from a 4th-century Byzantine church museum. Also - just next door to Sultanahmet district in Istanbul, and historical sites.
Helen
2023-02-03
By and large, it was cosy base for sightseeing in Istanbul, had much fun and met really kind and polite staff on our request.
Well, Wi-Fi was very poor.
Mark
2023-01-08
The location of the hotel was marvellous - within easy walking distance of Beach. Besides, it was just next door to several tram stations in the area, and Istanbul.
Had poor breakfast, it might definitely be improved.
Bill
2022-12-23
It was in a central location, to nearby attractions. My room at this hotel was fashionable with 3 single beds. I had just perfect experience and would stay there again😃
John
2022-12-05
We had an early check-in, the room was cosy with 3 single beds. The location was magnificent, at a walking distance from Mosaic Museum. We had a really really nice stay at this low cost hotel...
Thomas
2022-12-03
Satisfactory breakfasts with fruits and fresh turkish salads, for example. Having a private safe, a minibar and central heating in our stylish room.
Kenny
2022-11-25
the location of the hotel was marvellous and brilliant - at a walking distance from sultanahmet district public square. moreover, it was adjacent to tram station, hagia sophia, blue mosque and the square. really enjoyed our triple room.
George
2022-10-12
It's based in the heart of the city.
Raymond
2022-09-19
The stuff where accommodating and great and the restaurant was good. The room was comfy, it had a private safe, a minibar and central heating. The breakfast spread was satisfactory, with lots of amazing options.
Jeff
2021-02-14
this hotel is equal to 3 stars. the location is perfect, the breakfast is good. thoroughly enjoyed that the venue was adjacent to the train station, 15 minutes' walk. the window of my standard room was facing a garden.
Alan
2021-01-15
Our stay here was GOOD, chilled-out base for exploring Istanbul.
Bill
2020-03-07
The bed was absolutely good. The location was right by a tram stop giving access to many Istanbul attractions. The breakfast was perfect!
Frequently asked questions
- 🕌Which popular sights should we attend while staying in Empress Theodora?Attractions near Empress Theodora include the bustling Galata Bridge as well as the great Hagia Sophia Museum, they can be reached with an 18 minutes' walk and a 5 minutes' walk respectively.
- ✈What is the distance between the 3-star The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport?The distance between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport and the 3-star The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul is about 45 km (48-minute drive).
- ❓How can we get from the airport to the The Empress Theodora Hotel?Guests can order a shuttle to get to the The Empress Theodora Hotel from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport. It will take approximately 48 minutes.
- ❓Which railway station is the closest to the Istanbul hotel?The closest train station to the Istanbul hotel is Sirkeci, located within a 5-minute stroll.
- 🚗Does the hotel offer parking?Yes, at the hotel you can leave your car in a parking.
- 🚎What transport stations are close to the The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul?The closest bus station to the The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul is Havaist (300 metres).
- 🍹What are the best dining venues near the Empress Theodora?Dining options nearby the Empress Theodora include Buhara Ocakbasi Restaurant restaurant serving healthy dishes (450 m) and Mom's Corner restaurant famous with Turkish cuisine (30 m).
- 🍳Is breakfast served in the The Empress Theodora Hotel?Yes, the The Empress Theodora Hotel offers buffet breakfast served daily on the terrace.
- ❓What is the check-in and check-out time in the hotel?Check-in time at the hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
- ❓What payment methods are used in the The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul?The The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul will only accept payment with cash.