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Neorion Hotel vs Hotel Empress Zoe

Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Empress Zoe scores significantly higher than Neorion Hotel. Hotel Empress Zoe is ranked #15 in Istanbul with endorsements from 8 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.

Neorion Hotel
Neorion Hotel
7 / 10
Orhaniye Street No 14, Sirkeci, Istanbul 34120, Turkey
From $63 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This recent addition to the Sirkeci Group's hotel portfolio offers the comfortable, well-appointed rooms and high-level customer care that the group's properties are known for."
Star Service Star Service
"This small hotel takes its name from the ancient port along the Golden Horn, but brings a modern touch to its service and accommodations." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Neorion Hotel is an upscale, boutique-size property with a prime location within minutes' walk of Istanbul's historical center." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"With supply generally outstripping demand in the old city the smartest hoteliers know they must have — and maintain — very high standards if they are to attract a steady stream of guests." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"New to the Old Istanbul hotel scene is the environmentally-friendly Neorion Hotel, located a short walk from the Sirkeci tram station." Full review
Hotel Empress Zoe
Hotel Empress Zoe
8 / 10
Akbiyik Caddesi 10, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $54 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The nineteen rooms are in dark wood with richly coloured textiles, accessed by a narrow spiral staircase."
Concierge 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 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 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
DK Eyewitness 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."
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