Location is #1, 5 minutes walking distance to the major attractions in the old town. The neighborhood is safe to walk in the morning and midnight (at least during our stays Mid-March). Lots of restaurants nearby to choose from. Price is reasonable compared to other hotels. Staff Rachid is friendly and helpful to answer our questions in good English. when our taxi driver arrived earlier, he reminded us asap. Breakfast is not included so we can try it in local cafe or save time to start our tour early in the morning.

The room(Deluxe family room for 4 people) facility is basic, and the bathroom is a little bit small. There is no elevator. Somehow the credit card pos machine was not working when we checked in, so we paid in cash and were out of USD quickly for the rest of trip (usually we use credit cards and bring very little cash for travel). With high inflation in Turkey now (Mar 2023), local people may prefer USD and Euro I guess.

(Pictures are taken upon exiting) It is way more than you expect for the money, at least according to our standards. The location is excellent, less than a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia. Our room was on the 5th floor so we had a view of it, along with the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus (see pictures). The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was in the described condition, very clean, with a nice bathroom. We had a working water cooker, fridge, and air conditioning. Honestly, we never checked the TV, I presume it works. Towels are provided, as well as small soaps and shampoo bottles. We would probably pick the same place for future travels. One thing to note - there are two objects, and only one of them has a reception. So if you walk in the first one and see only rooms, continue down the road to the main object (the location on this site is correct).

None of the buildings in this area have an elevator, so watch out for that, since the staircase is a bit narrow. The staff is there to help you, though. Make sure to check if your room has a closet, we knew beforehand. One thing that is a bit weaker is the sound isolation. We could clearly hear a person in the next room talking on the phone, even though they weren't that loud. It was only for one night, and we resolved it with that person.

I spent three months searching for the perfect hotel with a great location because I wanted to take my family on a 10-day stay, so finding the right place was crucial. When I found this hotel, it was exactly what I was looking for! It’s ideally located near Aya Sofia, close to the metro station, and surrounded by plenty of restaurants. The hotel itself was very comfortable and spotless, with a cleaning service every two days. The staff, especially Khaled and Daniel, were exceptionally kind and attentive, always making sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone—it was perfect in every way!

Our stay at the Theodora Empress Hotel II was one to never forget. From the moment we got there, we were welcomed with warmth and professionalism. The rooms are spotless and really central to all the main sites. Restaurants are just a stone throw away. The roads are not steep, and therefore suitable for older people as well. Anything we needed could be organized with amazing efficiency. We planned a small wedding with our families, including kids and the manager and staff were beyond great and patient with the kids. Anything you need, just ask and they can arrange it.  Even a surprise bridal shower! I highly recommend this place if you're coming to Istanbul.

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We absolutely loved our stay. The bed was comfortable, and the view from our room was absolutely breathtaking. Waking up to the stunning view of the Bosphorus in all it's glory was a sight to behold. The room is small and quaint, but has all the basics like fridge, kettle, wifi. The staff was nice and friendly. Fateh aka Monty was helpful, and had good English language skills, which made it easy to talk and discuss. We met three other staff members as well, and all of them were nice, professional, and friendly. The hotel itself is barely 5 minutes walk from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Museum. And roughly 10 minutes walk from the nearest tram station. The room and bathroom was clean. I would recommend this hotel, and if we visit Istanbul again, would definitely opt for it again.

Nothing, everything was fine. The stairs are very narrow, there is no elevator. But the staff took our luggage to our room, so it wasn't an issue for us. Mentioning the stairs here, so others reading the review know about it. Personally we had no issues. Not a con per se, just a suggestion....if there can be rooftop access, it will make for a lovely spot to just sit back, relax, sip some tea, and enjoy the view.

Good choice for visiting Istanbul with family. Very friendly staff, nice location with many restorants. As per suggestion from hotel owner, we used Paladium restoran, which is just hundred meters from hotel. Recommended!!!

Everything were perfect, except internet wi-fi, need to pay attention.

The hotel was an excellent choice. View of the Hagia Sophia from our window, helpful and extremely friendly staff. We were fully satisfied with the accommodation.

I cannot say anything bad about the accommodation, they did everything we needed and were very kind to us. The trip didn't go as we planned though. So my advice is, visit Istanbul at your own risk. Be very aware of your valuables, watch out for pick-pockets and thieves at all times when roaming the streets or chilling in a park. Choose hotel Empress Theodora II for your stay, you will be safe there and it will be a good base for your trip, and hopefully if you take my previous advice, your time outside the hotel will also be safe and pleasant.

I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. The rooms are very nice, with excellent beds that ensured a comfortable night's sleep. Everything was very clean, including the bathroom, which was spotless. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They assisted us in booking a cruise on the Bosphorus, which was a highlight of our trip. We also appreciated the option for a late check-in, as it allowed my elderly mother to rest in the room before our departure. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Istanbul.

While our stay at the hotel was great, we encountered some difficulty with the staircase. The spiral design made it challenging for older guests to navigate up and down.

The hotel is just near & perfect! Thank you Ahmad for your service before I arrive Istanbul until the last day! The hotel is in new building. The bed was comfort, toilet was super clean, the aircond just nice to us since the weather in istanbul around 16-22, so nothing bad about temperature. We are happy staying in the hotel for 4 nights. The kettle u have to request if u need. They have refrigerator. No iron. They have hair dryer. No elevator but luckily we got room in front main door. Overall was perfect to us. Location near to Hagia Sopia about 350m only. You will never regret! The small shop is near (in front hotel) and restaurant is everywhere. Easy for u to spend your trip in Istanbul. Nearest tram is Sultanahmet. From IST Airport to hotel i personally advice u deal with Ahmad to pick up u at the airport with some fees. Its much better for u. However if u dont have large back, just take bus to town, take Tram, stop Sultanahmet. You will find the hotel by using Google Maps. Dont forget to whatsapp with Ahmad/contact Hotel before coming to hotel. Overall i love the hotel so much.

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1) Hotel staff: specifically Rachid, he is very knowledgeable and resourceful, spent a lot of time showing us areas on the map, which made my family’s tour of the city very seamless and easy to navigate. He is very friendly and helpful. 2) Location: close proximity to Haghia Sophia and Blue Mosque 3) Room cleanliness: cleaning service is very good and thorough. 4) Room: spacious, lots of windows, the room we stayed in has a window view of Haghia Sophia. Washroom is very clean, the only thing that can be improved is the bathroom’s exhaust fan. It requires cleaning so it can perform better. In addition, we recommend the addition of more bathroom lighting especially above the sink mirror

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