Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Istanbul, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - 17th-century hotel with Turkish hammam, near Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
Located in Istanbul's Old City Center, this 4-star Istanbul hotel occupies a restored 17th-century building just 0.5 miles from Hagia Sophia. Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa houses 40 individually decorated rooms featuring premium bedding, extra-long beds, satellite TV, and work desks. The property includes a Turkish hammam, sauna, and massage services, plus a business center with 151 square feet of conference space. A restaurant with views of Galata Tower serves Turkish and international cuisine, while the coffee shop offers a bar/lounge with garden views. The Terrace Restaurant & Bar provides daily buffet breakfast and manager's reception. Best Western Empire Palace sits within 0.3 miles of shopping venues, restaurants, and bars. The hotel's position places guests within a 10-minute walk of the Egyptian Bazaar and Eminonu Square, with Sirkeci station just 5 minutes away on foot.
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa: Pros
- Historic 17th-century building with modern amenities - Multiple dining options including a terrace restaurant with Galata Tower views - Complimentary services include WiFi, manager's reception, and buffet breakfast - Comprehensive wellness facilities with hammam, sauna, and massage services
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa: Cons
- 28 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport - Turkish bath requires 1-hour advance booking
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor