Title: The Empress Theodora (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=3775186&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) ![Hallway - The Empress Theodora (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/534b55f5.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) ![Triple Room - The Empress Theodora (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3780000/3775200/3775186/3c3cb2cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - 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 WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Business services - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 26 - Dec. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 27 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=3775186&PinnedHotelID=3775186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) 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 cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - 215 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed](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 cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room](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 cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Free bottled water - 248 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### Economy Double Room, No Windows ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Free bottled water - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Economy Single Room, No Windows ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Minibar Free bottled water - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ## You may also like Ad ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Alemdar Cad. 16, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122 #### What's nearby - Gülhane Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Basilica Cistern \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Blue Mosque \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Sultanahmet Square \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Hagia Sophia \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km #### Getting around - Gulhane Station - 3 min walk - Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk - Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 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 Hagia Sophia A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet Square, 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 like: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe - A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services Room features All guestrooms at The Empress Theodora feature perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Library ### Family friendly - In-room crib - 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 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free crib ### 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 cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## 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 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 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 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 Dec 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The best hotel staff and best hotel experience ever!! ##### Zainab ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Mar 26, 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 Sep 14, 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 Aug 24, 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 Aug 18, 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 Jul 4, 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 Jun 27, 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 May 27, 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 May 16, 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 Mar 1, 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 Feb 27, 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 Feb 11, 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 Aug 24, 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 Apr 18, 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 Oct 10, 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 May 31, 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 Apr 27, 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 Apr 27, 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 Mar 11, 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 Mar 10, 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 Nov 27, 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 Nov 27, 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 Nov 17, 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 Nov 9, 2015 Disliked: Room comfort Bon séjour. Accueil agréable. Situation privilégiée. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Carlos, Toronto, Canada Oct 7, 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 > [The Marmara Pera](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Pera.h11691.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h6250043.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-President-Beyazit-Istanbul.h9345.Hotel-Information) > > [Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali ](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elite-World-Asia-Hotel.h26886285.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h42641512.Hotel-Information) > > [CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-CVK-Park-Bosphorus-Hotel-Istanbul.h6055713.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Swissotel-The-Bosphorus-Istanbul.h889869.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Istanbul.h14428.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marmara Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Taksim.h26048.Hotel-Information) > > [Elite World Istanbul Taksim ](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elite-World-Istanbul-Taksim.h1181264.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Istanbul-At-The-Bosphorus.h1856092.Hotel-Information) > > [Barcelo Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Barcelo-Istanbul.h32516024.Hotel-Information) > > [Divan Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Divan-Istanbul.h4601.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Quasar Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Fairmont-Quasar-Istanbul.h16385021.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bomonti-Hotel-Conference-Center.h6226720.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h20867.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Istanbul City Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sheraton-Istanbul-City-Center.h38329865.Hotel-Information) > > [Pera Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Pera-Palace-Hotel.h20555.Hotel-Information) > > [Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbul-Marriott-Hotel-Sisli.h6771400.Hotel-Information) > > [Romance Istanbul Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Romance-Istanbul-Hotel.h527413.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Istanbul by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-InterContinental-Istanbul.h521137.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h565576.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorne Suite Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Dorne-Suite-Taksim.h38494876.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Cevahir-Hotel-Convention-Center.h972529.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Kalamis-Marina-Hotel.h5484206.Hotel-Information) > > [Niles Hotel Istanbul - Special Class](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Niles-Hotel-Istanbul-Special-Class.h1583001.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Istanbul Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sofitel-Istanbul-Taksim.h42400472.Hotel-Information) > > [Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Old Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Istanbul-Old-Town.h3758303.Hotel-Information)