Hotel Empress Zoe vs The Bank Hotel Istanbul
Both Hotel Empress Zoe and Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Hotel Empress Zoe ranks marginally higher than Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel. Hotel Empress Zoe ranks #15 in Istanbul with accolades from 8 publications such as Concierge, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Empress Zoe
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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."
The Bank Hotel Istanbul
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Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The hotel will likely appeal to some of the same travelers who stay at the nearby Witt Istanbul, which is also stylish but has fewer facilities and a somewhat less convenient location."
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Fodor's
"A mid-19th-century bank building near the Galata Bridge combines historical accents and contemporary design in comfortable, attractive rooms spread over two separate buildings."
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Jetsetter
"Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A family-friendly Istanbul hotel with period charm, an atmospheric restaurant, a hammam and Golden Horn views."
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