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Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

Rooms with Greek Influence

The Empress Theodora Hotel offers 18 rooms named after historically significant Greek empresses. Rooms range from 16-25 m² and include a designer coffee table, minibar, Bentley kettle set, complimentary bottled water, and rainfall showers. All rooms feature air conditioning, 82-inch LED satellite TVs, and free high-speed WiFi. Some rooms have backyard views, while others are interior-facing without windows.

Rooftop Dining Experience

The hotel features a rooftop restaurant with views of Sultan Zeynep Mosque. Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the terrace, available both indoors and outdoors. The restaurant offers traditional Turkish and Greek cuisine in a setting that overlooks Istanbul's historic skyline.

Turkish Hamam Treatments

The hotel provides authentic Turkish Hamam experiences including exfoliation scrubs and massages using flower essence oils. Treatments are performed by trained attendants and include traditional washing at marble basins. The Hamam focuses on improving blood circulation and removing dead skin cells using centuries-old techniques.

Historic Peninsula Location

Located in Sirkeci, Istanbul's historic peninsula, the hotel is 500 meters from Topkapi Palace and 700 meters from the Blue Mosque. The Basilica Cistern is 300 meters away, and the Grand Bazaar is within walking distance. Eminönü ferry docks are 15 minutes on foot, providing access to Bosphorus cruises and Princes' Islands ferries.

Airport Transfer Services

The hotel offers private transfer services from both Istanbul airports: approximately 45 minutes from Istanbul Airport and 90 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The concierge can arrange guided tours to Cappadocia, Bursa, and Sapanca Lake, including flight bookings and overnight accommodations for multi-day excursions.

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Standard Room
Max:
2 persons
17 m² 
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1 Double bed
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Triple Room
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2 persons
19 m² 
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1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Economy Double Room without Window
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2 persons
16 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Istanbul600 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 43.5 km
Istanbul (IST) 46.2 km
Train
Sultanahmet Tram Station400 m
Underground
Vezneciler 1.7 km
Halic 1.8 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
Nearby
Museum
Hagia Sophia Museum
350 m
Alemdar Mahallesi
Basilica Cistern
260 m
Museum
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
370 m
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami
260 m
Historic Areas of Istanbul
390 m
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
580 m
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
90 m
Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu
Cagaloglu Hamami
410 m
Museum
Hagia Irene
420 m
Museum
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
390 m
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
60 m
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
520 m
Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi
Tomb of Sultan Ahmet
340 m
Merkez Beyazit
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
550 m
Restaurants
Sultanahmet Koftecisi
350 m
Buyukdere Cad. Astoria Alisveris Merkezi No:127 K:3 Sisli Esentepe
Caferaga Medresesi
40 m
Cankurtaran Mahallesi
Kosk Kebap
200 m
Alaykosku Cad. No:21 Alemdar Mah.
Ottoman Life Park
280 m
Alemdar Mahallesi Yerebatan Caddesi No10 Giris Kat Sultanahmet / Fatih
Maya's Corner
250 m
Alemdar Mh.
Cafe Rumist
660 m
Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi
Food Lab Istanbul
200 m
Hocapasa Mahallesi. Hocapasa Sokak. No:37A
Nist Cafe
370 m
Alemdar Mahallesi
Yeni Oz Karadeniz
370 m
2 cagagoglu Hamami sokagi
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