The Empress Theodora Hotel, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms At Empress Theodora
The Empress Theodora Hotel offers 18 luxury rooms, each reflecting a mix of modern lifestyle and Greek design. Rooms range from 16 to 25 square meters. All rooms include TV and Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a designer coffee table, minibar, complimentary bottled water, and a Bentley kettle set. Bathrooms include exclusive amenities, a hairdryer, and towels, along with a rain shower. Room options include single, double, twin, and triple rooms. Some rooms offer backyard views, while others have no windows. Air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Additional amenities include ironing facilities, heating, climate control, tea and coffee facilities, an AM/FM alarm clock, and parquet floors.
Dining With A View
The Empress Theodora Hotel features a rooftop restaurant with views of Sultan Zeynep Mosque. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on the terrace, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. There are onsite restaurants.
Things To Do
The Empress Theodora Hotel guests can experience a Turkish bath, including a scrub and massage with flower essence oils. Activities include a cruise on the Marmara Sea to Princes' Island, specifically Buyukada, and evening cruises on the Bosphorus with dinner and traditional dance performances. Full-day tours are available to Bursa on Mount Uludag, offering visits to the Green Mausoleum and Grand Mosque, along with sampling local produce such as chestnuts, honey, olives, and Turkish Delight. Another option is a guided overnight tour to Cappadocia, featuring a hike through Rose Valley and visits to the Kaymakli Underground City and Göreme Open-Air Museum.
Location And Access
The Empress Theodora Hotel is in Sirkeci, Istanbul's old city center, on Istanbul's historical peninsula. It is near Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Gulhane Park, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace, all within walking distance. Eminonu Port is also nearby. From Ataturk Airport, the hotel is approximately 45 minutes away via private transfer. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the transfer takes about 90 minutes. The hotel is 0.3 km from Gulhane Park, 0.5 km from Topkapi Palace, Historic Areas of Istanbul, Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Topkapi Palace harem and Serpent Column and 1.5 km from Suleymaniye Mosque.
Hotel Services
The Empress Theodora Hotel provides wireless and wired high-speed internet access. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, climate control, and an 82-inch LED TV with satellite channels. Accommodations include desks and phones. There is a private transfer service from Ataturk and Sabiha Gökçen Airports. Guests can get to Kartepe mountain with the option of going for a cable car ride before returning to the city.
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Facilities
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