THE EMPRESS THEODORA HOTEL, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
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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Amenities
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