Experts' Choice Award Hotel Empress Zoe
What the experts agree on
A boutique pioneer near Hagia Sophia, combining converted townhouses, a courtyard garden with hammam ruins, and characterful rooms—though steep stairs are a common trade-off.
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." Full review
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." Full review
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Room to Book: Privacy-seekers should ask for the only unit with its own entrance.
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."
Frommer's "If you do strain your back on the way up, you'll be pleased to find extremely comfortable beds and loads of character when you make it to your room." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A couple of period town houses form the basis for this charmingly simple hotel." Full review
National Geographic "Named after one of the few female Byzantium rulers. Centrally located budget favorite, with 25 rooms and a view of the historic district and Sea of Marmara. Several suites in annex..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Empress Zoe, owned by American sisters Christina and Ann, is a little oasis nestled on old Istanbul’s most vibrant cobblestone streets." Full review
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Amenities Show All Amenities
Free Internet
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge
Multilingual
Air Conditioning
Breakfast included
Breakfast buffet
Fax / photocopying
$54/night
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