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Located on the edge of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, this special class hotel has a Turkish hammam, massage services and free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. The air-conditioned rooms at the Best Western Empire Palace are furnished with Turkish-inspired décor. They include extra-long beds, satellite TV and a seating area with a work desk. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. A rich buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the mornings at the restaurant. Facilities at the Empire Palace include a tour desk and car hire. The hotel can also arrange airport transfers upon request. The hotel is located opposite Gülhane Park and Topkapi Palace. The Hagia Sophia and Egyptian Spice Bazaar are within 1640 feet of the hotel. Istanbul Airport is 32 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 407 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa's prime <b>location</b> near top attractions. The staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was appreciated, though soundproofing could be improved. <b>Breakfast</b> and <b>room comfort</b> received mixed reviews.
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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Istanbul
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Azim
    Canada Canada
    Location, close to Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagiya Sofiya, Grand Baraar. Breakfast was excellent.
  • Craig
    United States of America United States of America
    We really enjoyed our stay. Has a full restaurant attached. Sauna service was nice, too. Also, there are full spa services. The Room was clean, and breakfast was awesome. Staff was great. Excellent location to walk everywhere old historic Istanbul.
  • Elmé
    South Africa South Africa
    Room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. The location is excellent, close to the tram and many amazing shops and restaurants.
  • Edouard
    Canada Canada
    This is the third time stay at the property very good service clean and they have a nice restaurant excellent food Urfan at the front desk was great and the owner welcoming
  • Ylenia
    United States of America United States of America
    The location of the hotel is perfect especially for tourists…all the main attractions/historical sites are within walking distance from the hotel since it is located centrally in the Sultanahmet Area. The T1 tram stop is just steps from the hotel...
  • Cassim
    South Africa South Africa
    Very central Irfan was extremely helpful from the time we checked in. He ensured we had two rooms on the same floor and pandered to our every need. A most
  • Amr
    Egypt Egypt
    The hotel is centrally located within Istanbul, giving you walking access to all the site seeing and attractions within the city with an array of great Restaurent within the area to indulge in the local culinary scene.
  • Errol
    Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
    Location , friendly and courteous staff, breakfast menu.
  • Katoch
    India India
    We had a wonderful stay at the best western empire hotel. The location is great. You can literally walk to most of the important sights or just walk out of the hotel to experience the shopping and food. Selim and Irfan at the reception made sure...
  • Renato
    United States of America United States of America
    See my review earlier. We loved istanbul and this centrally located, comfy and clean hotel. This is an extension of our original 4 day booking

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Bistro Chef
    • Cuisine
      Turkish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardDebit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property charges a certain amount for provision from all reservations, and payment will be refunded afterwards to ensure the validity of the credit card. Refund policies may vary in bank's pending payment policies.

The hotel offers transfer to/from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport at a surcharge. Guests wish to use transfer service can contact the property for further details. Contact details can be found in booking confirmation.

License number: 9615

FAQs about Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

  • Guests staying at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa is 1,950 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Bistro Chef

  • Check-in at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad

  • The prices at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Public Bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Locker rooms
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Happy hour