Hotel Empress ZoevsGrand Hyatt Istanbul
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Empress Zoe scores significantly better than Grand Hyatt Istanbul. Hotel Empress Zoe is ranked #15 in Istanbul with endorsements from 8 reviews including Lonely Planet, Concierge and Frommer's.
Hotel Empress Zoe 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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
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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"
Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Taskisla Cad. No:1 Taksim, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34437, Turkey
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Over-the-top service, which we like while away from home, particularly when we're on business." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With 360 luxury rooms, suites, and apartments, two restaurants, a Gaia Spa & Fitness Centre, a tennis court, Turkish bath, and arguably the best pool in the city." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is located on nicely landscaped grounds in a prime location just four blocks northeast of Taksim Square and the buzzy nightlife of Istiklal Caddesi." Full review
Time Out
"Within the 1,966 square meter meeting space is 1 ballroom, spacious foyer areas, and 19 meeting rooms that can be changed in shape and size according to your needs. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report
35.0
"Bordering Istanbul's famous Taksim Square, the Grand Hyatt Istanbul is ideally located for those looking to spend their days sightseeing, as it sits near shops, restaurants and the city's..." Full review
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Additional hotel amenities include the full-service Gaia Fitness Centre & Spa, a business center and meeting space, an outdoor tennis court, a hairdresser and babysitting services (available upon request).