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Hotel Empress Zoe vs Hotel Amira Istanbul
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Empress Zoe is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Amira Istanbul. Hotel Empress Zoe scores 85 with accolades from 8 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Hotel Empress Zoe
Rough Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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Akbiyik Caddesi 10, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $54 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"The nineteen rooms are in dark wood with richly coloured textiles, accessed by a narrow spiral staircase."
Concierge
"The Empress Zoe is one of the rare places in the area to display any spark of creativity in its concept and design."
Fodor's
"The hotel's lush garden is an extremely tranquil spot to eat breakfast, and there's also an intimate, two-level roof terrace with nice views."
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Travel + Leisure
"Equally close to Sultanahmet’s major tourist sites as the Four Seasons, this boutique hotel is both quirkily charming and easy on the wallet."
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DK Eyewitness
"It is claimed that Empress Zoe actually lived here. The two buildings have been restored to an exceptionally high standard of taste and design with an abundance of spacious suites."
Hotel Amira Istanbul
Fodor's
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Mustafapasa Sok. No 79, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $56 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"An attractive atrium between two wings houses the lobby, and well-appointed rooms are furnished in an eclectic mix of Turkish and contemporary styles."
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Star Service
"Slightly larger than the Witt, but in a more tourist-preferred location behind the Blue Mosque, the Amira is an affordable hotel with little pretension."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A consistent performer, Amira has 32 attractive rooms with Ottoman flourishes."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"One of the most popular options in the Old City, and stands out for its central location, personal family-run atmosphere, excellent free breakfast, and stylish rooms."
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