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$300Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkey
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Free wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to the charming Hotel Empress Zoe, your delightful home away from home in the heart of Istanbul! Priding itself on a unique blend of traditional hospitality and modern comfort, this delightful hotel has everything a traveler could dream of—from cozy rooms with tranquil garden views to a sun-drenched terrace perfect for sipping your morning coffee. Starting at just $xx per night, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city without breaking the bank!
Located just 1.7mi from the pulse of the city center, Hotel Empress Zoe invites you to discover Istanbul’s stunning historical landmarks, bustling bazaars, and mouthwatering street food. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast before setting out on your next adventure, and when you return, unwind in your cool, air-conditioned room, or catch some sun on the lovely garden patio. With a 24-hour front desk and other enticing amenities like free Wi-Fi and shuttle services (for those late-night escapades), you’ll feel right at home while exploring the enchanting streets of Sultanahmet.
With 1,169 glowing reviews from previous guests, Hotel Empress Zoe has made quite an impression! The warm and welcoming staff, the picturesque surroundings, and the unbeatable location have travelers raving about their experiences. So whether you're here for romance, exploration, or a relaxing getaway, make your reservation today and discover why everyone is falling in love with this enchanting Istanbul gem!
At Hotel Empress Zoe, the fun doesn’t stop when you step outside your cozy retreat! Enjoy leisurely mornings in the inviting garden of the hotel, where you can soak in the sun and sway gently with the breeze while planning your day. Whether you choose a Standard Room or decide to indulge with a Garden Suite, you’ll find every option thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind. The soft, inviting beds await after a long day of sightseeing, ensuring you wake up rejuvenated and ready to explore more of the magic that Istanbul has to offer.
Feeling adventurous? Hotel Empress Zoe’s perfect location offers easy access to some of the most iconic attractions in the area—so why not make the most of your stay? Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Hagia Sophia, marvel at the vibrant colors of the Grand Bazaar, or indulge in delectable local cuisine at the nearby eateries. With each turn around the historic streets, uncover tales of empires gone by and dive deep into the rich culture that surrounds you. And when your feet get tired from exploring, return to your lovely hotel for a bit of well-deserved relaxation amidst the tranquil gardens.
Don’t forget to let the friendly staff at Hotel Empress Zoe elevate your stay. They’re here to assist you with everything from the best local dining recommendations to arranging unforgettable excursions. Feel free to share your stories and let them guide you in uncovering hidden gems that might be off the beaten path! Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple in search of romance, or a family on a whimsical adventure, Hotel Empress Zoe invites you to create memories that will last a lifetime. Join the chorus of travelers who have fallen head over heels in love with this enchanting haven—your Istanbul adventure awaits!
Closest airports
Istanbul Atatürk Airport
8.9miSabiha Gökçen International Airport
18.7miTekirdağ Çorlu Airport
56.1miBursa YeniÅŸehir Airport
60.2miCengiz Topel Naval Air Station
60.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Patio
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Landmark view
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Balcony
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Double Room, Terrace
1 Queen Size Bed
130 sqft
Landmark view
City view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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Featuring a private terrace, this double room features a fireplace and an air conditioning.
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Triple Room
3 Twin Beds
170 sqft
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
x3
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The triple room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.
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Chez Zoe Suite, Garden View
2 Sofa Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
300 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
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Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.
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Chez Zoe Deluxe Suite, Garden View
2 Sofa Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
375 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
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Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchenette that features a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also provides a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Suite, Terrace
1 King Size Bed
2 Sofa Beds
280 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
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x5
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Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.
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Suite, Garden View
1 King Size Bed
2 Sofa Beds
375 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
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x5
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Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchenette that has a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. The suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
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Penthouse Suite
2 Sofa Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
325 sqft
Landmark view
City view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
+
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Featuring a private terrace with the views of Blue Mosque and panoramic sea views, this suite has air conditioning, electric kettle and seating area.
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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This twin room consists of 2 small adjoining rooms. It also has a traditional bathroom with shower and a decorative Turkish bath.
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Double Room, Single Use
1 Double Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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This room has a double bed and small built-in desk and an private bathroom.
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
+
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This is a spacious room with queen size four poster and two single beds.
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Small
1 Queen Size Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
+
More details
This double room with an private bathroom features an air conditioning.
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Double Room, Garden View
1 Queen Size Bed
130 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
x10
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x6
More details
This double room features a garden view and air conditioning
9.1
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Featured reviews:
Simon
9.1
January 2025
Lovely place. Excellent location, quirky detailing including ancient wall being part of reception area and spiral staircase to some of the rooms. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Nice garden with interesting birdlife by an ancient baths. Breakfast good. Most of the major tourist destinations walkable or just hop on a tram 5 mins from hotel. Oh! and two very friendly cats!
Natdutch
9.1
November 2024
This was a great stay, we loved everything about Hotel Empress Zoe. From the location, the look of the building, the incredible garden where one can breakfast in, the cordial staff to the house cat Sophie and new ginger cat addition. Breakfast was simply amazing. We've been to hotels with more elaborate breakfast buffets, but this hotel's breakfast was simply excellent without going over the top with the choices. Delicious fresh bread, cheeses, olives, vegetables, spreads, sweet pastry, jams, honey and much more, prepared by two lovely ladies. It was a delicious start of the day, sitting in the peaceful and pretty garden with one of the two cats usually passing by as well. Room was cosy and full of character, making it unmistakable that you are in Istanbul and not in some generic looking room. We were super happy with the little balcony overlooking the quiet garden and also allowing view on the Bosphorus. It did include climbing 4 flights of stairs, but that was a good exercise given how hilly many parts of Istanbul are.
This has nothing to do with the hotel, but the neighbouring restaurant (the hotel is located in a touristic zone with many restaurants) had staff pestering us every time we passed to have dinner there, and although some heckling is to be expected, this man became really unfriendly over time.
Marie_jizelle
9.1
December 2024
- Beautifully designed room - Hotel vibes were on point - Breakfast was fantastic and having it in the garden made it so special - Great location for sightseeing and shopping and food selection
- Air conditioner was obviously quite old so it wasn't very effective in keeping the room cool. I had to ask for an electric fan, which they kindly provided.
Christine
10
December 2024
Great location neat Topkapi palace. The breakfast was fresh, varied, healthy and delicious. Historic building with modern comforts
Would have liked a kettle in the room and a bit more lighting, though tea and coffee were readily available at the bar
Julie
10
January 2023
This unique hotel is quite a find, an oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. It is extremely well located, well appointed and decorated, provides a super breakfast in the garden (weather permitting), has fabulous views and is surrounded by restaurants. The penthouse suite is to die for, with panoramic views of the city and harbour, a real gem for a special occasion or just because. The hotel is a stone's throw from the old city major attractions (Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, hammams etc), and within walking distance to the harbour ferries, the bridge to the Galata side and the Grand/Spice Bazzars etc. It is spotlessly clean, everything is fully functional, plenty of hot water and is well run by a really excellent, very helpful and positive team. A great experience and great value.
Rania
9.1
November 2022
We had arranged a taxi service with the hotel, so reaching the hotel from IST Airport was very quick and efficient. We received a warm welcome from the employees, and Sofia of course (the hotel's cat, a SWEETHEART). The breakfast was filled with local products and homemade dishes, and you could sit in a small garden in the back to eat it, read a book, or enjoy the outside. The hotel also has a small terrace, with a view of the sea of Marmara. The exterior of the hotel resembles a small, Byzantine residence. The interior, filled with brick walls and wooden staircases, byzantine-themed paintings, and oriental artworks, gave the feeling of existing in that era, while also providing a good representation of the city of Istanbul, combining both cultures that coexist in it. The room was very clean, with fresh and fluffy bedsheets and pillows (something that personally loved). The bathroom was also clean and beautiful, and the hotel also provided small shampoos and handsoaps, as well as a shower cap. Only a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sofia, Topkapi, and Sultan Ahmet (aka Blue Mosque) and a 7-minute walk from a tram stop. Overall, Hotel Empress Zoe helped to make our stay in Istanbul even more enjoyable.
Alina1995!
8.2
January 2023
We absolutely loved the hotel! Perfect location super close to the main touristic attractions. The staff is lovely, everything is very well curated, and the breakfast is delicious!
The windows of our room where not thick enough therefore we could hear lots of noise from the outside. It's still part of the Istanbul experience but it have been nice to have better windows.
Hanna
10
January 2023
Convenient location 2 blocks away from the Blue and Sophia mosques. Front-desk stuff recommended a few good restaurants. I’m forever grateful for these recommendations. Although there is no elevator in the building, the porter was at my disposal 24/7. The breakfast lady was super nice, the quality of the food was great. I’ll definitely book a room in this hotel I go to Istanbul again.
Mary
10
January 2025
My husband and I loved the Hotel Empress Zoe and would return if we get back to Istanbul. It is in a great location and we walked everywhere. There are multiple common areas such as the breakfast area that serves as a place to hangout later in the day, a beautiful garden, and a rooftop terrace. Because we were there in January we did not use the garden or the terrace but I can only imagine how nice it would be to enjoy those areas in warmer weather. The BREAKFAST was fantastic!! I long for such food now that I am back home! The staff plus two resident cats were friendly and welcoming!
No issues
Wenting
10
January 2025
Very warm and caring service; very good breakfast; best staff. Location is good too.
Can’t think of any.
Attractions
Arasta Bazaar
0.2miGreat Palace Mosaic Museum
0.2miIstanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri)
0.4miSokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (Sokollu Mehmet PaÅŸa Camii)
0.5miGülhane Park (Gülhane Parki)
0.5miColumn of Constantine (Çemberlitaş Sütunu)
0.6miNew Mosque (Yeni Cami)
0.8miBeyazit Mosque (Beyazit Camii)
0.9miRustem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Paşa Camii)
1miIstanbul Museum of Modern Art (Istanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)
1.7miGalatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi)
1.8miHaydarpasa Railway Station (Haydarpasa Gari)
2.1miBalat
2.3miKariye Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
2.8miEyüp
3.6miAttractions
Arasta Bazaar
0.2miGreat Palace Mosaic Museum
0.2miIstanbul Archaeological Museums (Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri)
0.4miSokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (Sokollu Mehmet PaÅŸa Camii)
0.5miGülhane Park (Gülhane Parki)
0.5miColumn of Constantine (Çemberlitaş Sütunu)
0.6miNew Mosque (Yeni Cami)
0.8miBeyazit Mosque (Beyazit Camii)
0.9miRustem Pasha Mosque (Rüstem Paşa Camii)
1miIstanbul Museum of Modern Art (Istanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)
1.7miGalatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi)
1.8miHaydarpasa Railway Station (Haydarpasa Gari)
2.1miBalat
2.3miKariye Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
2.8miEyüp
3.6miAirports
Istanbul Atatürk Airport
8.9miSabiha Gökçen International Airport
18.7miTekirdağ Çorlu Airport
56.1miBursa YeniÅŸehir Airport
60.2miCengiz Topel Naval Air Station
60.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Patio
Garden view
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Landmark view
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Balcony
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Themed dinners
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Drying rack for clothing
Fan
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach umbrellas
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
City view
Garden view
Landmark view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Reservations
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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