Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad. No 10, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122
What's nearby
Hagia Sophia - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Blue Mosque - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Sultanahmet Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 2 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Seven Hills Restaurant - 2 min walk
Shadow Bar Restaurant - 1 min walk
Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - 2 min walk
Seafront Lounge - 1 min walk
Palatium Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Empress Zoe
Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Hotel Empress Zoe provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Empress Zoe boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, French, Turkish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
1 bar
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
LCD TV
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Hotel Empress Zoe Istanbul
Empress Zoe Istanbul
Empress Zoe
Empress Zoe Hotel Istanbul
Hotel Empress Zoe Hotel
Hotel Empress Zoe Istanbul
Hotel Empress Zoe Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Empress Zoe pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Empress Zoe?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Empress Zoe?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Hotel Empress Zoe provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Hotel Empress Zoe located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.
Hotel Empress Zoe Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The Empress Zoe is a Turkish hotel not an americanized lodge. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The garden breakfast is great. Its location in the Sultanamet is terrific-- just minutes from Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace and the cistern. Second time I have stayed there. Love it. One word of wording though, the hotel has 4 or 5 stories and no elevator. While the helpful staff will take your bags up and down, you must climb a wonder spiral staircase. I would not have it any other way but for those who do not like stairs, this is not your hotel.
The hotel was exceptional and close to all of the sites. The room and courtyard was like an oasis in the middle of the bustling tourist area. The staff was always friendly and very helpful. One the best stays in our vacation history.
Great location, so close to everything. Lovely staff who were all very helpful. Gorgeous little garden to have breakfast in each morning. Highly recommend this hotel.
Amanda
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Russell
23 June 2022
Russell
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Sonia
21 June 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Empress Zoe. Stayed 1 week.
Area is great. Locals are great.
Walkable to everywhere.
Airport pickup and drop off was arranged by the hotel for 55 euros. But upon my checkout I did not have 55 Euros only Turkish Lira. The front desk said it was fine and took 1800 in Turkish Lira which is double the amount. When I asked for the receipt the front desk lady told me she doesn't have one. It felt dishonest and I left the hotel feeling cheated.
I also had other uncomfortable experiences at the hotel, would not stay there again but definitely would go back to Istanbul and visit the city again.
The room was incredible. It was super cozy and had windows that opened. The mattress was the best! Breakfast was available with seating in the courtyard. The hotel staff were very helpful. I needed help confirming a flight change and they called and handled it for me. The location is good, but there are a lot of restaurant hawkers that will pester you on your way to the sights. The rooms aren't handicap accessible... actually, the whole street isn't handicap-friendly (not the hotel's fault). The rooms are very quiet, but there's a minaret outside that announces prayer that can be annoying to some people.
The Hotel Zoe is located right in the heart of historic Sultanahmet Istanbul. In fact the remains of a 700 year old bath house is located right next door and its less than a five minute walk from the hotel to the Blue Mosque. The hotel is brimming with character. The rooms are spotless and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming.
We had an amazing stay at the Hotel Empress Zoe. Great location with comfortable and unique rooms. The staff from the front desk to the cafe were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend this hotel.
We loved our stay at Hotel Empress Zoe! Everyone was extremely friendly and the hotel itself is so charming. They made it easy to get to and from the airport and even arranged for a covid test at the hotel. Have a glass of wine by the fireplace at night, and definitely don't sleep on the breakfast, it's delicious! We'll be staying here the next time we're in Istanbul.
Cozy and nice place, but sadly too small and narrow, stairs are impossible with any luggage, you feel like workers are stalking you all times and standing and watching you since the place is smaller. Breakfast is ok for that touristic area.
We stayed twice - the first time had a small but cosy garden view room with a balcony- most atmospheric sitting on balcony listening to ships' fog horns. The second time we took a lovely family room - despite being on the street side it was quiet (November). Tasty fresh breakfast. Covid 'regs' well implemented when we were there. Plenty of guidebooks and reading matter in reception, helpful staff.
The hotel is in a great neighborhood close to historic attractions. The staff was very nice and helpful. A delicious breakfast was provided daily and the rooms were really comfortable. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel.