Title: The Empress Theodora Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Empress Theodora Wake to panoramic breakfast views before exploring Istanbul's iconic landmarks, with Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia a short stroll away. ## Photo gallery for The Empress Theodora ![Outdoor dining - The Empress Theodora (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/28b590cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Staircase - The Empress Theodora (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/bb641668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - The Empress Theodora (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/1a44a50f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast - The Empress Theodora (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/58618a4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - The Empress Theodora (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/bf4f411d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Empress Theodora captures Istanbul's essence, blending history with modern amenities. Guests love the strategic location and rooftop terrace with Hagia Sophia views. Enjoy practical conveniences like in-room WiFi and laundry services for a comfortable stay. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Business services - Laundry room ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/edbdc16f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/2f92d919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - City view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/1038bc95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/56197482.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 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[Visit our Istanbul travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul.dx178267) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.00997%2C28.97879&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4PtTqTImNph8Gx_MwpdmkCglatA=) Cankurtaran Mah. Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122 ### What's nearby - ![Gulhane Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067981/0ad44f1b-9717-4f86-b33c-46ba620f82ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gülhane Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150501/1a400538-8bbd-479f-a858-e30c89de266e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Basilica Cistern 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501291/bc5fa8e0-835a-43f0-bd9e-c06ddc700581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Blue Mosque 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330060/1986bf93-9cc7-4aee-b288-20b1ce3ce8c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sultanahmet Square 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Hagia Sophia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067947/f4b50788-5fbf-4a15-8eb5-c5bd197f867b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hagia Sophia 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Gulhane Station 3 min walk - Sirkeci Marmaray Station 6 min walk - Istanbul (IST) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Gülhane Sur Cafe 1 min walk - Le Safran 1 min walk - Espressolab 1 min walk - EFEZÂDE 1 min walk - Gulhane Sark Sofrasi 3 min walk ## About this property ### The Empress Theodora Hotel near Blue Mosque A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, The Empress Theodora provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also find perks such as: - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Coffee/tea in reception, free newspapers and a front desk safe - Multilingual staff, laundry services and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at The Empress Theodora boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Separate dining areas, free infant beds and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91560000/91552000/91551932/c608fed3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palde Hotel Istanbul City Center - Pool - Restaurant - Laundry room - 24/7 front desk [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=91551932&PinnedHotelID=91551932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Studio Single | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3525700/3525652/3b05a13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Buhara Hotel Sultanahmet - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Room service 6.4 100 reviews £27 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=3525652&PinnedHotelID=3525652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15050000/15043700/15043674/0c52351a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Sapphire Istanbul City Center - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Library ### Family friendly - In-room cot - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Rooftop terrace ### More - 3 floors - Built in 2011 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free cot ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Minibar - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1 PM Express check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before noon Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TRY 270 per vehicle (one way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 major credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Empress Theodora Boutique Class Empress Theodora Boutique Class Hotel Empress Theodora Boutique Class Hotel Istanbul Empress Theodora Boutique Class Istanbul Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul Empress Theodora Hotel Empress Theodora Istanbul The Empress Theodora Hotel The Empress Theodora Istanbul The Empress Theodora Hotel Istanbul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Empress Theodora pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Empress Theodora? ### What time is check-out at The Empress Theodora? ### Does The Empress Theodora provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Empress Theodora located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Empress Theodora Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zainab 21 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!! ##### Zainab ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 26 Mar 2019 Liked: Amenities Nous avons réserver 4 jours dans cet établissement, on nous a donner une chambre au dernier étage qui était très très décevante l’équipement de la chambre était incomplet pas de chevet, les sols et les murs encore en travaux.......nous sommes parti à la réception pour un changement de chambre. Le buffet laisse à désir pas trop varié.Ensemble très décevant. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### jose, España 14 Sept 2018 Liked: Staff & service #### Hotel centrico, un poco ruidoso Hotel céntrico, un poco ruidoso por el paso del tranvía ##### jose Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### sauberes Zentrales Hotel Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral. Die Sultan Ahmet Moschee und das Hagia Sophia Museum sind zu Fuß in 2 Minuten erreichbar. Außerdem liegt eine Tram Haltestelle in unmittelbarer Nähe, sodass man direkt zum Pier kommt, man könnte allerdings auch hin laufen. Das Hotel und die Zimmer waren sehr sauber. Das Personal Ahmet, Mahran und Mostafa, waren sehr sehr nett und immer hilfsbereit. Ich kann das Hotel auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen und würde bei meinem nächsten Aufenthalt wieder das Hotel wählen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### A 18 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good stay Very nice stay. Comfortable and good value for money ##### A Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent location Great service We stayed 4 nights here. It's a small hotel in a great location for sightseeing, walking, getting a tram. Service was outstanding. Whatever you needed the guys got it done and always watched out for whatever you need. No elevator but somebody took care of getting our luggages to and from room . Breakfast wa very good and satisfying lots of fruit , and food typical to a turkey. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rafael 27 Jun 2018 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nao me entregaram o oferecido Quarto nao confere com o descrito. Fomos acomodados em um quarto no anexo do hotel, sem guarda roupa, sem escrivaninha, sem minibar e sem mesa, sendo que tudo deveria estar incluido. O quarto era minúsculo, mal cabia a cama. O funcionário prometeu fazer a troca no dia seguinte, mas quando chegou o dia, disse que tava cheio e prometeu novamente para o dia seguinte e aconteceu a mesma coisa. A agua que caia do chuveiro invadia todo o banheiro, pois passava por debaixo do box. ##### Rafael Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Ali, Berlin 27 May 2018 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Guten laufweg Guten laufweg Central schönes Hotel immer wieder gerne ##### Ali Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Sam, UK 16 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice hotel Good location Good location near Gulhane tram station. Excellent reception staff. Nice new room. Breakfast basic good spread. Would stay here again. ##### Sam Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amir, Amsterdam 1 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### zeer vriendelijke personeel, perfecte ligging. wij hebben een zeer aangename verblijf gehad. hotel personeel waren erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. ligging was echt perfect. mooi centraal, dicht bij de meest belangrijke bezienswaardigheden en tramstation. zeker een aanrader! ##### Amir Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Good hotel. Good service and location but very hard for taxis to reach ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sinan 11 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Güzel otel Otelin konumu çok iyi gülhane parkı ile Sultan Ahmet meydanı arasında tramvay yolu üzerinde temiz sorun yaşanmayacak bir yer ##### Sinan Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Reijo, Finland 24 Aug 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bought a hotel for hyandicap When I was selecting the hotel, the picture in the net was from an other hotel. I needed a handicap room and there was noy even a lift. I had to claim to the first level. Breakfast was on the 3rd florr. Impossible for me. I had to change the fotel for second night and pay it on top. I newer got my money back from the first hotel. Out of any classification! ##### Reijo Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dimitar 18 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly Recommend We stayed at The Empress of Theodora Hotel for 3 nights and this is the nicest hotel in the city!! The room was nice and clean, great bed and breakfast! We enjoyed our time there! We will definitely come back, because those 3 days were amazing! ##### Dimitar ### 6/10 Okay #### Harry, Vught 10 Oct 2016 Liked: Staff & service #### Gunstige ligging ten opzichte van de highlights. Personeel aardig en attent. Moet beter aangegeven worden dat er geen lift is. Vooral ontbijt is op de 3e verdieping. De kamer was op onderdelen niet schoon (haren in de douche, doodgeslagen muggen op de muur en zeer vuile vloerbedekking). Fijn dat er een kluisje was. Minibar werd niet koud. Personeel erbij geweest maar werd toch niet koud. ##### Harry ### 10/10 Excellent #### Safwan, Cairo, Egypt 31 May 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great small hotel I liked the convenience of the location. Breakfast included in the rate was very well served People were nice and friendly I hoped there was a setting arrangement in the room; seat and coffee table ##### Safwan ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Apr 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Netter Service und Hotel sehr zentral! Sehr schöne Woche verbracht. Sonnig und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita, New York 27 Apr 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The best place I am so happy, my dream come true ##### Anita ### 10/10 Excellent #### hichem, tunis 11 Mar 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Petit hôtel agréable et confortable pour un repos Petit hôtel agréable et confortable pour un repos bien mérité après de chaudes visites, idéalement situé pour un accès rapide aux principaux monuments de la vieille ville, personnel dévoué, buffet du petit déjeuner très copieux, terrasse bien agréable. ##### hichem ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 Mar 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### VOYAGE A ISTANBUL ISTANBUL EST UNE BELLE VILLE TOURISTIQUE AVEC UNE BELLE CULTURE, DE MERVEILLEUX MUSEES ET MONUMENTS A VISITER. A VOIR IMPERATIF. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Location is Good Very near by Ayasofya. Staff kindly explained valuable points for sightseeing and concerns for tourist, it was quite helpful for me. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Location There are many tourism, so easy to manage trip plan. (Especially for Japanese because Japanese staff is in Overseas Travel next to the hotel) ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### ibrahim, erzurum 17 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Hoş bir konaklama otomobille gidecekler için park ciddi problem. Ama çalışan personel, otel hizmeti ve kahvaltı süperdi.. ##### ibrahim ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 9 Nov 2015 Disliked: Room comfort Bon séjour. Accueil agréable. Situation privilégiée. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Carlos, Toronto, Canada 7 Oct 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A good one! Unbeatable location. Very friendly staff. The carpet in my room was a old (a little worn out and stained) but the room was very clean. Breakfast was pretty good. Only that it didn't have real coffee (only instant coffee offered), and started at 8am (a little late, if you need to catch a tour). ##### Carlos ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Bosphorus Palace Hotel - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Bosphorus-Palace-Hotel-Special-Class.h528546.Hotel-Information) > > [Tomtom Suites - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Tomtom-Suites-Special-Class.h2647566.Hotel-Information) > > [DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hotel-DeCamondo-Galata.h38694198.Hotel-Information) > > [Akka Suites Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Akka-Suite-Taksim.h39277606.Hotel-Information) > > [Nova Plaza Crystal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Nova-Plaza-Crystal-Hotel.h114364.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Windsor-Hotel-Convention-Center-Istanbul.h72496995.Hotel-Information) > > [Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Movenpick-Istanbul-Sabiha-Gokca.h69357345.Hotel-Information) > > [Bentley Hotel Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Bentley-By-Molton-Hotels.h47333850.Hotel-Information) > > [Frezya - Exclusively Woman](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Frezya-Hotel.h107306634.Hotel-Information) > > [Ferman Port Hotel - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Pera-Port-Hotel.h46238354.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Hamidiye Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hamidiye-Hotel.h6975080.Hotel-Information) > > [The Elysium Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Elysium-Taksim.h11553986.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-ZENON-HOTEL.h39794717.Hotel-Information) > > [Rayelin Hotel Old City ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Rayelin-Hotel-Old-City.h96992573.Hotel-Information) > > [Vialand Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Isfanbul-Holiday-Home-Suites.h8451969.Hotel-Information) > > [World House Boutique Hotel Galata](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-World-House-Butik-Otel.h49036268.Hotel-Information) > > [Kilyos Kale Otel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Kilyos-Kale-Otel.h31009504.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleam Bomonti Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbull-Hotel-Spa-Bomonti.h36712019.Hotel-Information) > > [Taksim Landhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Taksim-View-Hotel.h38918070.Hotel-Information) > > [The G Hotels Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Divan-Suites-Istanbul-G-Plus.h8768240.Hotel-Information) > > [My Dream Istanbul Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-My-Dream-Hotel-Istanbul.h41491024.Hotel-Information) > > [Burckin Suleymaniye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Burckin-Suleymaniye.h32889671.Hotel-Information) > > [Istanbul Marriott Hotel Pendik](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbul-Marriott-Hotel-Pendik.h2974591.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Des Arts Galata](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hotel-Des-Arts.h38368390.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kailyn Hotels & Suites Atasehir](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Kailyn-HotelsSuites-Atasehir.h91615491.Hotel-Information) > > [Meserret Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Meserret-Palace-Hotel-Istanbul.h38409171.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wilson Galata Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Beytul-Galata.h21219046.Hotel-Information) > > [Büke Hotel Şişli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Buke-Hotel.h19820371.Hotel-Information) ---