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Hotel Empress Zoe

Hotel with free breakfast, walk to Hagia Sophia

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Hotel Empress Zoe

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Front of property
Outdoor dining
Free WiFi
Duplex | Living area | LCD TV
Exterior detail

Overview of Hotel Empress Zoe

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad. No 10, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122
  • Popular LocationHagia Sophia4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTopkapi Palace16 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)55 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Garden Suite | Free WiFi

Deluxe Garden Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Living room
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Suite, Garden View | Living room | LCD TV

Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Penthouse, Terrace | Living area | LCD TV

Penthouse, Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Garden Suite | Free WiFi

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room | Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Terrace | Free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room | Living area | LCD TV

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Double Room

Family Double Room | Free WiFi

Family Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Suite, Terrace

Suite, Terrace | Free WiFi

Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Istanbul, Hotel Empress Zoe is in the city center. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ataturk Olympic Stadium or Vodafone Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square - 6 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Korecan - 2 min walk
  • Seven Hills Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Shadow Bar Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - 2 min walk
  • Seafront Lounge - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Empress Zoe

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, Hotel Empress Zoe provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Empress Zoe boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Empress Zoe Istanbul
Empress Zoe Istanbul
Empress Zoe
Empress Zoe Hotel Istanbul
Hotel Empress Zoe Hotel
Hotel Empress Zoe Istanbul
Hotel Empress Zoe Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Empress Zoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Empress Zoe?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Empress Zoe?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Empress Zoe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Empress Zoe located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

Hotel Empress Zoe Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Empress Zoe is a Turkish hotel not an americanized lodge. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The garden breakfast is great. Its location in the Sultanamet is terrific-- just minutes from Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace and the cistern. Second time I have stayed there. Love it. One word of wording though, the hotel has 4 or 5 stories and no elevator. While the helpful staff will take your bags up and down, you must climb a wonder spiral staircase. I would not have it any other way but for those who do not like stairs, this is not your hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy, Menlo Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Hotel Empress Zoe, the staff and the location! Great views and walkable to many must see sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, San Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, lack of an elevator means it’s not for everyone. Amazing staff, the penthouse suite on the roof is one of a kind
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CALVIN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exceptional and close to all of the sites. The room and courtyard was like an oasis in the middle of the bustling tourist area. The staff was always friendly and very helpful. One the best stays in our vacation history.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, so close to everything. Lovely staff who were all very helpful. Gorgeous little garden to have breakfast in each morning. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Empress Zoe. Stayed 1 week. Area is great. Locals are great. Walkable to everywhere. Airport pickup and drop off was arranged by the hotel for 55 euros. But upon my checkout I did not have 55 Euros only Turkish Lira. The front desk said it was fine and took 1800 in Turkish Lira which is double the amount. When I asked for the receipt the front desk lady told me she doesn't have one. It felt dishonest and I left the hotel feeling cheated. I also had other uncomfortable experiences at the hotel, would not stay there again but definitely would go back to Istanbul and visit the city again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Monticello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredible. It was super cozy and had windows that opened. The mattress was the best! Breakfast was available with seating in the courtyard. The hotel staff were very helpful. I needed help confirming a flight change and they called and handled it for me. The location is good, but there are a lot of restaurant hawkers that will pester you on your way to the sights. The rooms aren't handicap accessible... actually, the whole street isn't handicap-friendly (not the hotel's fault). The rooms are very quiet, but there's a minaret outside that announces prayer that can be annoying to some people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022