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Hotel Empress ZoevsGezi Hotel Bosphorus
Both Gezi Hotel Bosphorus and Hotel Empress Zoe are endorsed by writers. Overall, Hotel Empress Zoe ranks significantly higher than Gezi Hotel Bosphorus. Hotel Empress Zoe ranks #5 in Istanbul with accolades from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Hotel Empress Zoe
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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
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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"
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus Fodor's
Jetsetter Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Michelin Guide
Mete Cad. No 34, Taksim Square, Istanbul 34437, Turkey
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "Contemporary, minimalist decor infuses a bit more personality than you'll find in most business-caliber hotels." Full review
Jetsetter "Designer digs with a candlelit spa and sweeping Bosphorus views in one of Istanbul's liveliest 'hoods." Full review
Afar Magazine "This sleek, ultra-modern spot has its heart set on shaking up the Istanbul hotel scene." Full review
U.S. News & World Report51.0
"Gezi Hotel Bosphorus blends modern details with 1940s and 1950s architectural stylings." Full review
Michelin Guide "More luxe-residential than the typical contemporary design hotel, the interiors heavy on warm, welcoming materials...and packed with thoughtful little comforts like Molton Brown bath products" Full review
