Hotel Empress Zoe Istanbul is 1 km from the Roman triumphal Column of Constantine and features a sun deck, a library and a bar. The historic Blue Mosque is 450 metres from the venue.
The accommodation is situated in Old City Sultanahmet district, near Tomb of Sultan Ahmet. It is located 2 km from the city centre of Istanbul. The enormous Topkapi Palace is also located near the hotel. The Ottoman imperial Suleymaniye Mosque is just a few minutes' drive away.
There are 26 guestrooms equipped with climate control, smoke detectors and TV. These units offer views of the garden. Showers, hair dryers and a bath are provided.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. The venue features Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Inside the poolside bar you can find a spacious terrace and a lounge. Akbiyik bus station is set 300 metres away. The accommodation also features storage for belongings, a safe deposit box and parking spaces.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the distance to the airport from the Hotel Empress Zoe?
The distance to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport from the Hotel Empress Zoe is about 45 km and it is reachable with a 48-minute drive.
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Does Hotel Empress Zoe provide an airport shuttle?
Yes, Hotel Empress Zoe can organize airport shuttle service.
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What transport options are there near the 4-star Hotel Empress Zoe?
The nearest bus stop is located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the 4-star Hotel Empress Zoe.
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Is breakfast included in the price at the hotel?
At the hotel, continental breakfast is included in the price.
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What is a price of a room at the Hotel Empress Zoe?
The price of a room at the Hotel Empress Zoe is $49 cheaper than $101, which is the average price for a night's stay at 4-star properties in the Old City Sultanahmet district.
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What room types does the hotel have?
The hotel features such room types as Standard Twin Room, Small Double Room, and Large Queen Room.
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What are the foreign languages spoken by the staff at the 4-star Hotel Empress Zoe?
The staff of the 4-star Hotel Empress Zoe can communicate in Ukrainian, English, Russian, and Turkish.
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
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Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Eating places
Outdoor dining area
Dinner
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Leisure facilities
Beach umbrellas
Sun terrace
Garden area
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul
1.7 km
Blue Mosque
400 m
Topkapi Palace
700 m
Suleymaniye Mosque
1.8 km
Istanbul Congress Center
4.6 km
Archeological Museum
650 m
Hippodrome
450 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
44 km
Train stations
Cankurtaran Train Station
200 m
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Rooms & Availability
There are 26 guestrooms equipped with climate control, smoke detectors and TV. These units offer views of the garden. Showers, hair dryers and a bath are provided.
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Mark
2024-05-03
8/10
All the staff is incredibly attentive and is engaged to make your stay really comfortable. The breakfast is savoury and delicious with cheeses and fruits, for example, has everything you need.
Tom
2024-04-21
7/10
King room is adequate, has a clean bathroom. Really kind and personable staff, the breakfasts are enjoyable even for Turkey.
Florence
2024-04-14
7/10
Really enjoyed my time here and can recommend this place. It was clean, breakfast was absolutely fantastic. The hotel staff was cordial, not annoying. The double room was brilliant and delightful.
Roy
2024-04-14
7/10
The staff - incredibly attentive and especially helpful.
Tom
2024-04-04
9/10
Savoury and rich breakfast selection with fruits and cheeses served in the garden.
George
2024-03-09
7/10
Overall it was beautifully decorated, with a private bathroom.
Richie
2024-02-24
9/10
The place was neat with a nice design and hard-working staff. The breakfast was savoury and varied with lots of meals.
Fred
2024-01-20
9/10
Fairly clean place accompanied by amazingly attentive staff. Beautifully decorated and unique unit with garden view which was very pleasant. Fab and appetising food.
James
2023-12-24
7/10
We were there for 3 nights, overall had a comfortable stay. The staff was exceptionally nice and exceptional throughout our stay.
Dan
2023-12-17
9/10
My 3 nights in Istanbul were really comfortable. I was offered a fantastic breakfast even for Turkey. Appreciated the guest room I had with a supplementary heating, a queen bed and the garden. The local staff were exceptionally nice and exceptional. The hotel was wonderful and fantastic and in a very central location. It was located in a beautiful area not far from twisting alleys and roads, the garden or indoors and the airport.
Dorothy
2023-12-13
7/10
The breakfast options are tasty with all tasty, strong coffee, fruits. The location is magnificent in a beautiful area, right by Empress Zoe, and Topkapi palace, two major mosques, cisterna, gulhane park, souq.
Billy
2023-12-09
7/10
The venue is exceptional, neat and the location is historic not far from Sultanahmet, Istanbul, many ceramic, and all major sites through twisting alleys. The staff are hard-working and ready to help if you need anything.
Charles
2023-11-29
5/10
The stuff where personable and took care of us. We had a king room which was relaxing and brilliant. The breakfast was fantastic and had lots of food.
Their staff were so relaxed.
Greg
2023-11-16
9/10
I had a double room and it was huge with a glorious view.
Lewis
2023-11-15
8/10
Units with a good view. Amazing location, tasty and wonderful breakfast even for Turkey in the courtyard.
Arthur
2023-10-13
9/10
Lots of options for incredible breakfast. Delightful, relaxing room, good Wi-Fi.
Stanley
2023-09-15
7/10
Incredibly attentive staff and incredible location in a lounge area, everything was perfect. My guest room was available with a fridge, an air conditioning, and an individual safe.
Murray
2023-09-10
8/10
The breakfast was tasty and enjoyable and we appreciated the courtyard where it was served. Our guest room was huge, with an extremely comfy bed. The location was magnificent, and we could reach a functioning mosque by walking.
Matthew
2023-09-03
8/10
The breakfast was savoury and delicious with cheeses and fruits, for example, exactly what we required.
George
2023-09-02
8/10
I appreciated magnificent and good location and how the place is fairly clean. The food was delicious and the staff were exceptional. My guest room was equipped with a refrigerator, an air conditioning, and an individual safe.
Aaron
2023-08-15
7/10
The personnel was very caring and helpful. I booked a double room with central heating, a work desk, and ironing facilities. The view of the sea was absolutely breathtaking.
Thomas
2023-08-08
9/10
Beautifully designed place to stay with excellent location right near everything in Sultanahmet and fabulous food. Savoury and rich breakfast, plenty of meals.
John
2023-07-31
7/10
The breakfast was delicious, wonderful with good coffee and fruits, for instance.
Muriel
2023-07-18
8/10
There was savoury and varied breakfasts with strong coffee and cheeses, as example. The rooms were all tidy and themed with a glorious view.
Stephen
2023-07-15
9/10
The staff was hard-working all the time.
Eleanor
2023-07-14
9/10
Everything was perfect, so were absolutely breathtaking views of the sea of Marmara. The rooms were beautifully decorated and brand-new, included a refrigerator, an air conditioning and an individual safe, I loved it. The garden had plenty of fabulous meals for breakfast. The staff was extremely helpful - I would consider staying here again.
Kate
2023-07-09
7/10
Our double room was brilliant and adequate with exceptionally comfortable beds.
Sophie
2023-07-08
7/10
Tastefully decorated and unique room, a hairdryer, a shower cap, and bath sheets in the room. Exceptionally attentive staff, comfy beds.
Emma
2023-06-16
7/10
Beautifully designed property with amazingly attentive staff and magnificent location near to everything. Fabulous food in the garden for breakfast even for Turkey.
George
2023-06-05
9/10
Tasty and wonderful breakfast options with preserves and fruits, as example.
Samuel
2023-05-22
7/10
Tasty and fantastic selection for breakfast with cheeses and fruits.
Tom
2023-05-20
9/10
The total stay was very comfortable by several nights. The location was amazing, quite close to a historic mosque. We appreciated the informal bar.
Gordon
2023-05-16
9/10
The venue is neat, with historic location close to a lovely garden overlooking the romantic ruin of a hamman. It offers varied breakfasts even for Turkey.
David
2023-05-14
7/10
Situated 10 minutes' walk from the train station.
Henry
2023-04-24
9/10
The room was beautifully decorated here with a terrace. The garden served plenty of meals for breakfast.
Philip
2023-04-20
7/10
Incredibly attentive and fabulously helpful staff as one would expect. The units are nicely decorated, brand-new.
Cecil
2023-03-20
9/10
I had an EXCELLENT stay and would return there! I loved the place, it was clean & the staff were affable. Got savoury breakfasts with all tasty and cheeses and strong coffee. The location was historic, right at a Holy mosque.
Paul
2023-03-08
9/10
Loved how beautifully designed and simply stunning the property was. The staff members were amazingly attentive and competent and suggested local places. The breakfast was savoury and delicious with strong coffee, and the restaurant was good. Its location was indeed absolutely perfect and only 5 minutes walk from a byzantine basilica museum.
Robert
2023-03-02
9/10
Comfy bed in double room with central heating, a work desk and ironing facilities.
Winifred
2023-02-07
8/10
The venue was chic, I liked the stay and the location was stunning just next door to Blue Mosque as well as the old town. The breakfast was included, that was a bonus.
Billy
2023-02-06
9/10
Had very relaxing stay by several nights with very caring staff and simply wonderful location centrally to the main tourist spots it is ideally placed.
Mark
2023-02-05
9/10
Incredible breakfast with lots of food options.
John
2023-01-30
8/10
Honestly nothing too much trouble. Clean and stylish accom with marvellous and handy location just next door to Istanbul, the top tourist attraction and the major sites. The breakfast was rich, savoury even for Turkey🙂
Stephen
2022-12-16
9/10
The food was delicious, with plenty of options. The staff was efficient, and the rooms were fabulous and inviting. Location: the hotel was close to Blue Mosque, Istanbul and the Empress Zoe, main attractions. We ordered lunch at Siva Restaurant, located close to the venue.
Joseph
2022-12-10
9/10
Well, it was a perfectly pleasant stay for 8 nights in 2 different rooms. I booked atmospheric double room here with a balcony, the comfiest bed, as example. The location was incredible for walking around an Ottoman - era Friday mosque. The hotel was an easy base for enjoying a safe area. I liked the time in this property.
Pamela
2022-12-03
7/10
The hotel provided an enjoyable breakfast with strong coffee and fruits, for example. Very central location was a plus.
James
2022-11-29
9/10
Loved my double room with Historical value, a balcony, a terrace. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of food.
William
2022-11-26
9/10
It is stylish place to stay, the food is fabulous, and location is handy in the heart of the old city. They offer rich breakfast in the garden. Thanks for the warm welcome, you're dope!
Helen
2022-11-24
8/10
Simple trendy boutique place, it has magnificent location right by the blue mosque, lots of restaurants and shops around the corner and Istanbul and a serene garden. Everyone who works in the hotel is hard-working and knowledgeable.
John
2022-11-24
8/10
The breakfast served was tasty and incredible, everything you could wish for, with cheeses, fruits and good coffee.
Henry
2022-10-07
7/10
I liked the hotel, it was quirky, and check in was good. The staff was courteous, polite. The large double room was elegant, included a shower, hair dryers and bath sheets.
Matthew
2022-10-06
7/10
The units are light, impressive with garden view.
Christopher
2022-09-23
7/10
Everything was fine, had a perfectly pleasant stay by several nights. The staff were efficient at all times, the rooms was elegant. Its location was central, 500 metres from Beach. Furthermore, the area was very beautiful. It took me 10 mins to get to the bus station. I loved the hotel!
Charlotte
2022-09-14
8/10
Fairly clean place with accommodating and exceptional staff. Exceptionally comfortable beds, individual rooms and marble-lined bath. Enjoyable choices for the breakfast.
Dan
2022-08-06
9/10
Really comfortable experience there. Plenty of food available in the courtyard. Fabulous and elegant rooms with exceptionally comfortable beds, a fridge, air conditioner and an individual safe. Historic location, minutes from Tomb of Sultan Ahmet. Also, in the heart of Istanbul.
Walter
2022-08-04
8/10
The place was fairly clean, I loved its rooms and atmosphere. My room included climate control, a personal safe and a refrigerator. The restaurant was great in the beautiful garden or cozy restaurant area.
Elaine
2022-07-12
9/10
I had fantastic 3 nights in this hotel that's why I loved that. The rooms were brand-new and adequate, equipped with central heating, a personal safe and a writing desk. Actually everything was good, my next choice again in Istanbul.
Maria
2022-07-04
9/10
The hotel was a decent base for enjoying a great area, close to the old town, Istanbul, Turkey. The room was neat and impressive, it had central heating, an individual safe and a fridge. The venue's position was central.
Nicolas
2022-05-02
9/10
The staff was kind, the room was adequate and impressive.
Lloyd
2022-03-26
9/10
The staff was competent and attentive, the breakfast offered was tasty with plenty of food.
Dorothy
2022-03-09
9/10
I did not want to leave, spent such wonderful time and would definitely recommend. Breads, pastries, scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese were really appreciated. Location near the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet and the center.
Guy
2022-02-26
9/10
My stay was very comfortable and I would not hesitate to return there. Exceptionally comfortable bed, marble-lined bathroom and central heating, a work desk and ironing facilities in the room. The restaurant was super, I tried basic dishes.
Charlotte
2022-02-10
7/10
Enjoyable location, liked the rooftop restaurant. Beds were comfortable and the whole room was accommodating and exceptional. Patient staff, were more than helpful, good value...
Views appeared to be pretty bad.
Donald
2022-02-08
9/10
Location and staff were very good, and this hotel was delightful and clean. The breakfast offered muffins, eggs and pastries, was even for Turkey.
Mike
2022-01-22
8/10
Everything was simply perfect. The breakfast was included and consisted of cereal, muffins, eggs and pastries.
Alex
2021-12-28
9/10
Everything was great, small hotel. The staff was brilliant from our arrival up until we left. The setting was quite ideal within easy reach of a Holy mosque. The whole experience was comfortable.
Robin
2021-10-05
8/10
the location - charming and the staff - very handy, the bed was very clean. restaurants and bars close to it. loved fresh bread, eggs, cereals, cheese and pastries at breakfast. easy check in and late check out. strong drinks, excellent wifi were a nice surprise.
Pat
2021-09-24
8/10
Everything was brand-new, we had relaxing 1 day here. The staff was willing to help with any inquires and was respectful. Best possible location, 1 km from city centre. There also was small parking and heated pool...
John
2021-09-02
8/10
I loved the central location plus the staff were eager to help.
Joseph
2021-08-04
5/10
Breakfast was wonderful and outstanding customer service. You could walk to the shops and a market. Took a walk around city centre, located a 10-15 minute walking distance from the hotel. Even though you guys made our stay really enjoyable, beds where a bit small.
Communication was challenging, wi-fi signal was very weak.
Tom
2021-08-04
8/10
The bed was good and the restaurant was fantastic and had plenty of food.
C.
2021-08-01
8/10
Tidy hotel and excellent restaurant. The continental breakfast was excellent, stuff offered eggs, meats, cereals, slices of fresh bread and bacon. The room was really huge, I loved it, and it had climate control, very fast internet and Nespresso coffee.
Brenda
2021-07-29
7/10
Everything was wonderful, it's pretty clean and good small hotel. The staff was accommodating especially the breakfast staff. Service was exceptional there too. Plus, it was good to have free wifi. The location in a green area was prime and there were stores and a market nearby. Also, I loved how ideal the location was
Glen
2021-07-23
8/10
The reason we loved it was fantastic staff and location. There was lots of food for breakfast, including eggs, cereal, meats, bacon and fresh bread. The bedroom was large and the bed was very very comfy. The venue provided a bar in the lobby.
Robert
2021-07-14
7/10
Picture perfect hotel, delightful room, loved the bed. The staff were EXTREMELY FRIENDLY as I expected. It was terrific time in Istanbul.
Richard
2021-05-14
8/10
Interesting hotel, everything was fabulous. And it also had breathtaking view. Again, it was near sultanahmet district square. Friendly service was provided too.
John
2021-03-24
8/10
would go back in flash, the hotel met what we needed. we had an individual safe, ironing facilities and a work desk.
Calvin
2020-10-31
9/10
We liked the room because of own terrace. Worth its 2 stars.
