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Hotel Empress Zoe

Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Amidst Istanbul's historic charm, Hotel Empress Zoe offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Indulge in the breakfast buffet, get lost in a good book from the library or explore nearby Hagia Sophia.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Double Room | Free WiFi

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Terrace | Free WiFi

Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Living area | LCD TV

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Penthouse, Terrace | Living area | LCD TV

Penthouse, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Economy Twin Room | Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Suite, Garden View | Living room | LCD TV

Suite, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Suite, Terrace | Free WiFi

Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Suite | Free WiFi

Garden Suite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Garden Suite | Free WiFi

Deluxe Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad. No 10, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Empress Zoe

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, 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), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 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 provided

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 at the property

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 and a smoke detector

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 Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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