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DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Old TownvsHotel Empress Zoe
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Empress Zoe ranks significantly better than DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town. Hotel Empress Zoe is ranked #15 in Istanbul with accolades from 8 publications including Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Old Town
Star Service
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Ordu Caddesi No 31, Istanbul 34130, Turkey
From $78/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Star Service "This modern American hotel caters to a solid business clientele with a few tourists thrown in the mix." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Clean-lined and contemporary architectural themes,
dramatic panoramic views, and a central Old Town location, making it a
convenient and stylish pick." Full review
U.S. News & World Report37.0
"The hotel is also within walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants, businesses and attractions...recent guests appreciated the friendly staff, central location, clean rooms, tasty breakfast." Full review
Hotel Empress Zoe
Rough Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
The Guardian
Independent Show All Reviews
Akbiyik Caddesi 10, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $54/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "The nineteen rooms are in dark wood with richly coloured textiles, accessed by a narrow spiral staircase."
Concierge "The Empress Zoe is one of the rare places in the area to display any spark of creativity in its concept and design."
Fodor's "The hotel's lush garden is an extremely tranquil spot to eat breakfast, and there's also an intimate, two-level roof terrace with nice views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Equally close to Sultanahmet’s major tourist sites as the Four Seasons, this boutique hotel is both quirkily charming and easy on the wallet." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It is claimed that Empress Zoe actually lived here. The two buildings have been restored to an exceptionally high standard of taste and design with an abundance of spacious suites."
Frommer's "If you do strain your back on the way up, you'll be pleased to find extremely comfortable beds and loads of character when you make it to your room." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A couple of period town houses form the basis for this charmingly simple hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Empress Zoe, owned by American sisters Christina and Ann, is a little oasis nestled on old Istanbul’s most vibrant cobblestone streets." Full review
The Guardian "."
Independent "Several townhouses join together to form this quirky boutique hotel, all of which huddle around a lovely courtyard garden where you can see ruins of a 15th-century hammam"
