"The nineteen rooms are in dark wood with richly coloured textiles, accessed by a narrow spiral staircase."

"The Empress Zoe is one of the rare places in the area to display any spark of creativity in its concept and design."

"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

"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

"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."