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Hotel Empress Zoe

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, TR

9.1 guest rating· 1627 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Hotel Empress Zoe in Istanbul

Convenient Location : Situated just 400 meters from Hagia Sophia, with other major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Column of Constantine nearby.

Comfortable Amenities : Enjoy a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast served each morning.

Personalized Service : Benefit from non-stop assistance at the reception, where multilingual staff are ready to help. Don't miss the chance to relax on the hotel's terrace overlooking the city.

Experience the charm of Istanbul at Hotel Empress Zoe. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Rooms & rates

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Chez Zoe Deluxe Garden Suite

Sleeps 5 · 35 m² · 2× Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Shower

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchenette that features a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also provides a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

Small Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

This double room with an private bathroom features an air conditioning.

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

The double room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a safe deposit box, parquet floors and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

This double room features a garden view and air conditioning

Large Double Room

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

This is a spacious room with queen size four poster and two single beds.

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

This twin room consists of 2 small adjoining rooms. It also has a traditional bathroom with shower and a decorative Turkish bath.

Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 16 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

The triple room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.

Budget Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 8 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Telephone

The double room offers air conditioning, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

This room has a double bed and small built-in desk and an private bathroom.

Penthouse Suite

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Shower

Featuring a private terrace with the views of Blue Mosque and panoramic sea views, this suite has air conditioning, electric kettle and seating area.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Walking tours

Location

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Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, TR

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.11627 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Charming atmosphere+ Excellent value− Small rooms for couples− Narrow staircase− Not suitable for heavy luggage
Cleanliness8.8
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money9.3

Great location and beautiful garden

8.0

The garden, the breakfast, the breakfast chef, the kittens, the location

− The reception was shut for painting which made coming and going harder. The bed was too small and uncomfortable, the pillows way too soft. No top sheet.

Mr Mike · AU · 2026-07-24

A charming, simple little hotel with bags of character, friendly staff and a fantastic location.

8.0

Friendly, helpful staff, great location, air con, charm and simplicity. Loved the courtyard and roof terrace.

− The bathroom would benefit from an extractor fan and the toilet flusher was loose.

Edward · GB · 2026-07-23

Guest review

9.0

Top Hotel in istanbul center!!

Andrea · IT · 2026-07-23

1000 und eine Nacht

9.0

Das Frühstück war sehr gut! Meist Hausgemachte türkische Spezialitäten, welche die Liebe Sevim selber macht. Es hat an nichts gefehlt. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Vor allem Sevim und Bülent, welche das Frühstück vorbereitet und Bülent, der morgens und Abends immer sehr Freundlich da war. Der Jusuf, der Allrounder war auch stets offen für alle kulturellen Fragen da. Er arbeitet bereits 24 Jahre in diesem Hotel. Das Hotel hat einen wunderschönen Garten mitten in der Stadt. Eine Dachterrasse mit Liegestühlen, Tische und Stühle mit Meerblick. Ideal um sein mitgebrachtes Abendessen über den Dächern von Istanbul einzunehmen. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind alle ganz in der Nähe.

− Das Hotel ist mitten in Istanbul, wenn man ein Zimmer zur Strasse hat, kann es sehr laut werden, da es viele Restaurants und Läden gleich unten an der Strasse gibt. Ein Zimmer zum Garten buchen.

Fidan · CH · 2026-07-20

Highly recommend!

9.0

Wonderful location, just a short walk from the historic part of town and convenient public transportation. The freshly prepared breakfast, with daily cooked and baked specialties, was excellent. The staff was exceptionally kind, welcoming, and accommodating, making our stay even more enjoyable. The terrace offers beautiful views of the Bosphorus and the city's mosques.

Maria · US · 2026-07-20

完美

10.0

住的很舒服，早餐不错

AO · CN · 2026-07-20

Good to know

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Parking

No parking available.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 15 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.