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Hotel Empress ZoevsHilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Empress Zoe ranks significantly better than Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. Hotel Empress Zoe comes in at #15 in Istanbul with endorsements from 8 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, 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"
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus DK Eyewitness
Star Service Travel + Leisure
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Cumhuriyet Cad. Harbiye, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "One of Turkey’s first luxury hotels, the Hilton provides superb service and comfort. It has lovely rooms, restaurants, bars and tennis courts."
Star Service "Set on 5 leafy hectares of grounds overlooking the Bosporus, 1 kilometer north of Taksim Square, this hotel does a better job of hosting both individuals and groups than the nearby Grand Hyatt." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Turkey’s first 5-star hotel is a 499-room complex surrounded by lush gardens in the heart of the city." Full review
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The hotel’s 7 on-site restaurants reflect Istanbul’s position at the intersection of Europe and Asia: you can choose from Lebanese, Turkish, Mediterranean, or Chinese cuisines.
Oyster Upscale
"Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has a convenient location on the European side of Istanbul, 15 minutes from Taksim Square." Full review
U.S. News & World Report32.0
"The Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has welcomed guests to downtown Istanbul for more than six decades, and recent guests said it's the flawless service, gourmet dining, central location and..." Full review
