First of all, the location of the hotel is really good and strategic for visiting both the old city and the modern areas. It is in Sultanahmet, next to Top Kapi Palace and at less than five minutes walk from S. Sophia, the Cistern Basilica and the Blue Mosque. The nearest tram stop is just 100 meters away from the... More

The situation could not be better, in the shadow of Aya Sophia, and right next to the tram line. The staff are very helpful, and the rooms comfortable and well equipped, with bathroom, tea and coffee making equipment, and TV on which I found one English channel (Al Jazeera English). Breakfast is amazingly good, with a superb choice. The only... More

This was the second place we stayed in Istanbul. The rooms were clean though very small. It is well located for Sultanahmet. We loved the cleaning lady she was very warm and seemed to care about her job and the people who stayed at the hotel. The walls were thin. We were kept awake one night by a bickering couple.... More

We stayed at the Empress Theodora hotel in 2 segments. I got there early morning before check-in time and left my luggage at the hotel. The hotel is very close to Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Aya Sofia, Blue mosque etc. All are within a 5-10min walk away. Also, it is right by the tram line, which was helpful. Breakfast -... More

We stayed a full week at this hotel and were pleased with it. We had seen its lobby prior to our stay as we were in Istanbul for a few days in September and were a bit put off by the non impressive lobby. However, when back in October we were pleased with the room we were given; spacious enough,... More

Fatih from Bonita tour travel agency booked this hotel for us. The location of the hotel is central so you are a walking distance from the major attractions. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Their roof terrace is a great way to start the day for your breakfast where you... More

This is a kind of hotel you need just to sleep, coming back to the room late at night and waking up early morning to do more sightseeing. Rooms feature en suite bathroom, satellite TVs, are very clean, not really spacious. There is a breakfast server right on the roof, offering a limited variety of options. The location is unbeatable... More

This hotel was ideal for me. I took the metro from the airport and apart from one line change, arrived on the doorstep (practically) of this hotel. Having stayed at the Ilkay and Orient Express hotel on the same street very close by before, I knew this hotel was in the middle of the old city, my favorite place to... More

Very practical hotel in a fantastic location, close to everything that is worth seeing in Istanbul. Recommend