Really near many of the main sights of Istanbul which is convenient, but a drawback if you want to get away from the tourist throngs (even in December). Having said that the hotel garden is an oasis of tranquility. The staff are great and helpful. We really liked the Penthouse Suite which has views on three sides, and is decorated... more

Am an avid traveler. Loved the Empress Zoe as a sole traveler. Enjoyed the other guests and friendly staff. Was in the penthouse suite at 150 Euros a night (offseason rate). Had double bed in alcove, sitting area with refrigerator and table and chairs plus second seating area with tv. Wonderful windows making this a very bright room plus had... more

Internet access only in breakfast room. Otherwise nice rooms, but small and cramped. No lounge area with comfy chairs. Staff has limited English. Very good location. Nice roo top deck. more

Reasonably priced hotel in tourist conveient Sultanhamet area, but most of the non-touristy restaurants and bars are a cab ride away and Istanbul traffic can be HORRIBLE. The roof deck was great and breakfast was delicious.... more

Based on friends' recommendations and Tripadvisor reviews, we booked 5 nights at the Empress Zoe at the beginning of our 24-day trip to Turkey. Knowing we would be jet-lagged we opted for the hotel transfer service at 25 Euros and it was money well spent. Check-in was smooth and we liked our room, the Cistern Suite. The call to prayer... more

Although we visited I believe two years ago...a friend asked for a recommendation and I thought I must post for others. My husband was on conference, but we decided to stay in the historic district- what a great choice!! The location is fantastic, accommodations- just lovely...we stayed in the double honeymoon suite with a gorgeous view of Aya Sophia. The... more

The stuff at this beautiful small hotel made a first good impression as they replied within one hour on my reservation request on short notice. We have stayed for two days and would have liked to stay longer. Each room is decorated individually and with love to detail. It is not modern, but clean and with lot of ambiance. We... more

We have had a lovely stay at this cosy hotel wich has it is own special ambiance, very clean,located nicely,good staff,room could have been a bit biger but it was done in nice way. more

We paid plenty of cash for a nice room with a Turkish bath and were greeted by a cool reception when we found our room wasn't yet ready to check in to in the afternoon. We were told to leave our bags and when we came back after dinner, we found our bags were still there and the new receptionist... more