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Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located on the edge of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, this special class hotel has a Turkish hammam, massage services and free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. The air-conditioned rooms at the Best Western Empire Palace are furnished with Turkish-inspired décor. They include extra-long beds, satellite TV and a seating area with a work desk. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. A rich buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the mornings at the restaurant. Facilities at the Empire Palace include a tour desk and car hire. The hotel can also arrange airport transfers upon request. The hotel is situated opposite Gülhane Park and Topkapi Palace. The Hagia Sophia and Egyptian Spice Bazaar are within 500 metres of the hotel. Istanbul Airport is 52 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Türkiye Sustainable Tourism Program
Türkiye Sustainable Tourism Program
Certified by: Control Union

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mariusnpr
Romania Romania
“We had a great time in Istanbul, and the hotel manager, mr. Irfan, made sure that everything was perfect for us, helping with directions and transfer to the airport.”
Shamilla
South Africa South Africa
“Mehmet Can was very helpful and went out of his way to assist us during our stay at the facility, he is a wonderfully helpful and friendly person and made our stay so much more enjoyable, All the other staff was also helpful and friendly. I will...”
Glenn
Australia Australia
“Staff were friendly and very helpful - especially Memet Can who helped up up the street with our heavy luggage to our waiting taxi. Breakfast was up to expectations - the usual fare of toast, coffee, cereals, juice, eggs etc. Room was very...”
Saurabh
India India
“Special thanks to Mr Irfan for helping us and providing a comfortable stay.”
Jelena
Latvia Latvia
“The location of this hotel is perfect . It is within walking distance to all major landmarks including Galata Tower and Galata Port. There are cafes, restaurants and gift shops aplenty nearby. The hotel is...”
Oana
Ireland Ireland
“Very clean room, very friendly staff, very good breakfast, very good area!”
Andrea
Slovakia Slovakia
“My second stay in BW Empire Palace in Istanbul, the location of the hotel is really good, many attractions you can find at walking distance. Their restaurant has delicious food. Generally we were satisfied.”
Hector
Paraguay Paraguay
“The roons was very exceptiknal Thank mr Irfan for that!!”
Loukas
Greece Greece
“Irfan and Hacer are very polite and helpful ! The hotel very nice and clean!”
Roslyn
Australia Australia
“Great location and lovely staff Very good hotel on a busy corner in Istanbul Handy bar and restaurant attached”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Bistro Chef
  • Cuisine
    Turkish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property charges a certain amount for provision from all reservations, and payment will be refunded afterwards to ensure the validity of the credit card. Refund policies may vary in bank's pending payment policies.

The hotel offers transfer to/from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport at a surcharge. Guests wish to use transfer service can contact the property for further details. Contact details can be found in booking confirmation.

License number: 9615