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 Hotel Empress Zoe

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Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi No 10 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 474 reviews)

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9.2
Wonderful
476 reviews

Breakfast was very good. Staff was great. Decor was wonderful. Only lack was a comfy place to relax, none in room except on the bed and none in the garden. A lounge chair or chaise would have been nice.

Laurie United States of America

always clean staff is helpful, attentive and nice, close to a lot of restaurant to eat and groceries. it’s walkable to the old city about 3-4 mins.

Suzette United States of America

- location - helpful and friendly employees - helping you to carry your luggage to the room - cosy and homey, old fashioned but so beautiful and gives you calm feelings - 3 minutes walking to sultan ahmet and aya sofia

Aisha Qatar

I thought our room was great, I loved the garden and the grounds. The people who ran the hotel were very nice and helpful. It was unique and a lovely experience for us.

Sandra United States of America

truly unique experience. right in the middle of the sightseeing locations.

Sepideh United States of America

The breakfast was bountiful and the garden where there are tables was magical. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with recommendations for daily walks. the rooftop provides you with a view of the surrounding area.

Stephanie United States of America

authenticity of the interior, location and friendliness of the staff

Natalia Russia

GREAT LOCATION! This property is very nice and quiet!!!! very nice and helpful staff! Great value!

Julie United States of America

An excellent hotel with excellent staff. The breakfast was great and the cats were very friendly. The design of the room was very cool and fit in well with the old town atmosphere.

Richard United States of America

The location was fantastic, the staff were very kind and helpful. The property itself had character and the room was cozy. Breakfast was prepared daily and it was good and served in a very cozy part of the hotel, with the dining area facing the gardens and with a fireplace.

Handyalias United States of America
9.2
Wonderful
476 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast was very good. Staff was great. Decor was wonderful. Only lack was a comfy place to relax, none in room except on the bed and none in the garden.”
    Laurie Laurie United States of America United States of America
  • “always clean staff is helpful, attentive and nice, close to a lot of restaurant to eat and groceries. it’s walkable to the old city about 3-4 mins.”
    Suzette Suzette United States of America United States of America
  • “- location - helpful and friendly employees - helping you to carry your luggage to the room - cosy and homey, old fashioned but so beautiful and gives you calm feelings - 3 minutes walking to sultan...”
    Aisha Aisha Qatar Qatar
  • “I thought our room was great, I loved the garden and the grounds. The people who ran the hotel were very nice and helpful. It was unique and a lovely experience for us.”
    Sandra Sandra United States of America United States of America
  • “truly unique experience. right in the middle of the sightseeing locations.”
    Sepideh Sepideh United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast was bountiful and the garden where there are tables was magical. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with recommendations for daily walks.”
    Stephanie Stephanie United States of America United States of America
  • “authenticity of the interior, location and friendliness of the staff”
    Natalia Natalia Russia Russia
  • “GREAT LOCATION! This property is very nice and quiet!!!! very nice and helpful staff! Great value!”
    Julie Julie United States of America United States of America
  • “An excellent hotel with excellent staff. The breakfast was great and the cats were very friendly. The design of the room was very cool and fit in well with the old town atmosphere.”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was fantastic, the staff were very kind and helpful. The property itself had character and the room was cozy.”
    Handyalias Handyalias United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities 8.9
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort 9.1
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Istanbul

Stay in the heart of Istanbul – Excellent location – show map

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Hotel Empress Zoe is located in Istanbul, 1,300 feet from Hagia Sophia, and has a garden. The property is located less than 0.6 mi from Blue Mosque and 1.2 mi from Column of Constantine. Free WiFi is available.

The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer.

A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property.

The hotel offers a terrace.

Nonstop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English,French, Russian, Ukrainian and Turkish.

Basilica Cistern is 1.2 mi from Hotel Empress Zoe, while Istanbul Archaeological Museum is 1.5 mi away. Ataturk Airport is 11 mi from the property. Istanbul Airport is 34 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Istanbul, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Empress Zoe has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 12, 2016

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

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Guest reviews

9.2
Wonderful · 476 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities 8.9
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort 9.1
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi8.8
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    Laurie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was very good. Staff was great. Decor was wonderful. Only lack was a comfy place to relax, none in room except on the bed and none in the garden. A lounge chair or chaise would have been nice.”
  • Suzette
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “always clean staff is helpful, attentive and nice, close to a lot of restaurant to eat and groceries. it’s walkable to the old city about 3-4 mins.”
  • Aisha
    QatarQatar
    “- location - helpful and friendly employees - helping you to carry your luggage to the room - cosy and homey, old fashioned but so beautiful and gives you calm feelings - 3 minutes walking to sultan ahmet and aya sofia”
  • Sandra
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I thought our room was great, I loved the garden and the grounds. The people who ran the hotel were very nice and helpful. It was unique and a lovely experience for us.”
  • Sepideh
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “truly unique experience. right in the middle of the sightseeing locations.”
  • Stephanie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast was bountiful and the garden where there are tables was magical. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with recommendations for daily walks. the rooftop provides you with a view of the surrounding area.”
  • Natalia
    RussiaRussia
    “authenticity of the interior, location and friendliness of the staff”
  • Julie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “GREAT LOCATION! This property is very nice and quiet!!!! very nice and helpful staff! Great value!”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “An excellent hotel with excellent staff. The breakfast was great and the cats were very friendly. The design of the room was very cool and fit in well with the old town atmosphere.”
  • Handyalias
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was fantastic, the staff were very kind and helpful. The property itself had character and the room was cozy. Breakfast was prepared daily and it was good and served in a very cozy part of the hotel, with the dining area facing the...”
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  • What airport is closest to you? How do I get to your property from the closest airport?
    Dear Sir or Madam, We would like to inform you that The hotel has almost the same distance from the both international airport. We have an airport pickup service from new Istanbul airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen airport (SAW) which costs 55 euros for our driver to wait for you at arrivals. If you would like to be picked up please send us your flight details (full name of the all passengers, flight number,time of arrival). Airport pickup prices are per transfer not per person. If you would like to be picked up both for your arrival and departure, the cost of round-trip transfer is 100 euros, instead of 110. Please note that the airport transfer cost should be paid in CASH during the check out. Sincerely yours, Gokhan Celik
    Answered on December 11, 2019
  • Does the single room, or the twin bed room, have a kettle?
    If our guests wish, we can provide a kettle to their rooms.
    Answered on August 30, 2020
  • Do you have connecting rooms and do they contain separate TVS
    Yes we have connecting rooms and they do not contain separate TVS
    Asked about: Chez Zoe Deluxe Garden Suite • Answered on August 16, 2019
  • I want to stay somewhere that will allow me to hear the call to prayer. Can you hear this from the terrace?
    Dear Guest, Thank you for contacting us. Yes, you can hear the call to prayer from our terrace. Our hotel is located close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque. Best regards, Sezen Balcilar
    Answered on October 21, 2021
  • my wife and I are looking forward to stay in your superb hotel . which in your opinion is the best suite for us to choose ?
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind interest in our hotel. Could you please clarify your travel dates? We will be happy to assist you once we receive your reply. Best regards, Sezen Balcilar
    Answered on August 22, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Located in the historic old town

Discover Istanbul’s old town, which boasts more history than almost any other place in the world. Explore nearby icons like the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.

What's nearby
  • Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam
    0.1 miles
  • Arasta Bazaar
    0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia
    0.2 miles
  • Basilica Cistern
    0.2 miles
  • Hagia Irene
    0.2 miles
  • German Fountain
    0.2 miles
  • Great Palace Mosaic Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque
    0.2 miles
  • Hippodrome of Constantinople
    0.3 miles
  • Obelisk of Theodosius
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Balikci Sabahattin
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Cooking Alaturka
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Matbah
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Column of Constantine
    0.5 miles
  • Spice Bazaar
    0.9 miles
  • Suleymaniye Mosque
    1.1 miles
  • Galata Tower
    1.4 miles
  • Maiden's Towers
    1.6 miles
  • Istiklal Street
    2 miles
  • Taksim Square
    2.1 miles
  • Taksim Metro Station
    2.1 miles
  • Dolmabahce Clock Tower
    2.3 miles
  • Dolmabahce Palace
    2.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
    18.7 miles
  • Istanbul Airport
    21.4 miles
  • Corlu Airport
    56.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Hotel Empress Zoe

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Themed dinners Off-site Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 8 per day.
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hotel Empress Zoe takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above are considered 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

0 - 5 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Hotel Empress Zoe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Hotel Empress Zoe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Hotel Empress Zoe

  • Hotel Empress Zoe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinners

  • Hotel Empress Zoe is 1,950 feet from the center of Istanbul.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Empress Zoe by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 40min

  • The prices at Hotel Empress Zoe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel Empress Zoe include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Hotel Empress Zoe is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Empress Zoe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Buffet