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Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class

Hotel with spa, near Hagia Sophia

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Classic European architecture with a symmetrical facade and restaurant with outdoor seating.
Enjoy a refined dining experience in this elegant space, featuring classic tables, cushioned chairs, and ornate stained glass windows.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a stunning chandelier and elegant wood paneling.
Enjoy a meal in a charming outdoor setting with a traditional European flair.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and beautiful decor.
Near Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class offers a tranquil retreat. Indulge in spa treatments like massages or unwind with garden views at Coffee House restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance, this upscale hotel provides convenience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is CNY752
CNY843 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20

Room options

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Two double beds with matching headboards and decorative pillows, a cozy seating area with a chair and table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and amenities like a kettle and bottled water.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic hotel room with a double bed, flat-screen TV, and desk.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Two single beds with white linens and decorative pillows, set against a backdrop of framed artwork and a large window.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hocapasa Mah. Hudavendigar Cad. 17/19, Sirkeci, Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 49 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 14 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Ipek Palas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kervan Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body scrubs, or body treatments, and Coffee House serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sirkeci Station is 2 minutes and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 15 lbs per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Conference space (151 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 6 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Dining

Coffee House - Overlooking the garden, this bistro serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 2500 per room (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for TRY 1500 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Property Registration Number 09615

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 15 lbs per pet.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 2500 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class and nearby?

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class has a spa and a Turkish bath, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class?

Yes, Coffee House offers garden views.

What's the area around Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class like?

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class is in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Sirkeci Station and 11 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Room
Restaurant

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stayed here for a second time and it was as good as previous stay. Location is spot on - walkable to all the sights. The staff are lovely and helpful. The restaurant is great we have eaten here three times now and have had great meals- the restaurant staff are good and a lot of fun! The hotel is clean, its easy to find - a good choice if wanting to stay in the old part of beautiful Istanbul.
Chondelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel! Clean and safe and good customer service. Free WiFi is decent.the restaurant down stairs is great too. The location is excellent Walking distance to all the big attractions, shops and restaurants. Could not of been happier with our choice of hotel
Chondelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good hotel and very professional services.

Very nice hotel, service was very good and
Damien, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Small rooms ! Breakfast not good !
Luis, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly and helpful

Selim and his colleagues were very friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms were nice, although a bit noisy because of the trams in the street. The city of Istanbul is wonderful for a short stay.
herbert, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Great staff

Clean room, great shower & bathroom, staff very friendly & attentive. Restaurant was excellent & seemed to be open near 24 hours. Highly recommend
Justin, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Good location

Good location nearby to all attractions and tram access.
Guru Prasad, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Friendly staff. Good food

10/10 Excellent

Everything was good. Excellent location and the staff also were friendly especially Mr Irfan
Norziha, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice location, of course difficult to reach the hotel in a car like most other hotels in Sultan Ahmet AC in room was great, breakfast was good
AZZAM, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location
Jean Guy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Excellent location. Nice staff. Good and big rooms.
Rami, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a very good experience staying at this hotel. The staff were very friendly especially Mr Irfan who had helped us to maka our visit to Istanbul a memorable one. The breakfast was good too. Thank you
Norziha, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff very helpful. Tramline to n front of hotel is noisy and runs til mid nite and again at about 5 am. Close to s verbal sites
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to live …. Close to all attractions, walking distance to blue mosque, topkapi palace . Tram stat aoon was 2 min away . Surrounded by restaurants. Hotel staff was very helpful , excellent breakfast .
Ambreen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The location is great. and Staff are courtesy. Salim, the manager is very helpful to extend late check out and kindly to exchange local currency for us.
Joyce, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Very bare minimum facilities and staff
K, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The stay with the hotel was pleasant, they changed my room upon my request. Salim and Irfan and the other staff were very friendly. Especially Salim , I had problem with the safety box, they came and fixed it immediately. Very centrally located and we could walk to water and many tourist areas.
zareena, 6-night trip

6/10 Okay

Convenient

Hotel convenient for Haggi Sofia and Blue Mosques. On tram route. Most things walkable. Plenty of restaurants in the area, hotel restaurant quite good. Wouldn't say this was a 4* hotel more a basic 3*
JULIE, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

Room is small, very noisy at night when people slammed the door and talking in the hallway. Breakfast is so so.
Ngoc Minh, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Difficult to get to and bare minimum amenities
K, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Difficult to get to and terrible amenities
K, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Not to be confused with the Best Western hotel chain. It's just a name. Despite the friendliness of the staff, the Hotel does not meet the stated level and price. Noisy, everything is not fresh- furniture, rooms, not tasty in the restaurant.
Viktoriia, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Scammers

They’re scammers their information is misleading they’re not handicap friendly no facilities for handicaps. They’re not part of the best western chain since 2020 and yet still put the brand to the hotel.
Ruhaya, 5-night trip

6/10 Okay

Noise from aircon/heater too loud and need to be turned off as disturbing one’s sleep. Also noise from restaurant below. Passageways to room cluttered and untidy everyday. Generally staff ok except one particular reception staff who was most sourpuss when we did not use any taxi service he offered. We had booked another hotel for our extended stay! Breakfast the same everyday.
Kim, 3-night trip