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Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa

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Rated 8.9 in 1971 reviews. 32 rooms.

★★★★

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Built in the 17th century, the Best Western Empire Palace hotel is set in a large white-painted Ottoman house, 400 metres from the breathtaking domes and minarets of the Blue Mosque. Rooms have rich décor in warm colours, with heavy fabrics and dark wood furniture. In addition to the listed facilities all rooms feature complimentary toiletries as well as high-speed Internet access which allows guests to catch up with their emails, and Traditional Turkish baths are on offer in the sauna and steam room.

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.

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  • Twin Room

    215 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service

  • Double Room

    215 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service

  • Triple Room

    247 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service

  • Deluxe Queen Room

    247 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service

  • Family Room

    269 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
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  1. Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Edebiyat Müze Kütüphanesi

    A wonderful place to study :) with an overwhelming view of Gulhane Park. Most recommended during spring

    209 m from hotel
    Gülhane Parkı Alay Köşkü

  2. Bitlisli

    Delicious food and really nice and professional staff. They bring some really nice courtesy starters. Try the Cevizli salad and the delicious Ali Nazik (staff recommends the grilled meat over kebab).

    221 m from hotel
    Hocapaşa Mah. Hocapaşa Camii Sok. No:2/B

  3. İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri

    The Istanbul Archaeology Museums is a group of three archeological museums located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet neighborhood, on the Osman Hamdi Bey slope connecting the Gulhane Park with...

    270 m from hotel
    Alemdar Caddesi,Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Fatih

  4. Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi

    Don't miss the first known peace treatment

    273 m from hotel
    İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri

  5. Hafız Mustafa 1864

    The desserts are delicious, the staff very good, the waitress gave us two cups of tea when we had finished our coffee. The place is very cute and is the original.

    287 m from hotel
    Hocapaşa Mah. Muradiye Cad. No:51

  6. Gülhane Parkı

    Gülhane Park was once part of the outer garden of Topkapı Palace and mainly consisted of a grove. A section of the outer garden was planned as a park by the muncipality and opned to the public in 1912

    323 m from hotel
    Cankurtaran Mh. Nöbethane Cad. No:1 Gülhane

  7. Caferağa Medresesi

    Secret treasure of Istanbul.. nice cafeteria and the best handcraft art school around..

    360 m from hotel
    Caferiye Sok. Soğukkuyu Çıkmazı No:1 Sultanahmet

  8. Soğukçeşme Sokağı

    A must walk place from Topkapi to Gülhané Park. Don't miss it..... you'll travel to the past :-D

    365 m from hotel
    Sultanahmet

  9. Ayasofya

    Right across from the cistern is the greatest single building in a city full of wonders, the Hagia Sophia or Aya Sofya (£8.70, closed Mondays). It was a church, then a mosque and is now a museum.

    0.5 km from hotel
    Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet

  10. Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi

    The centre of old Constantinople (Istanbul), the Topkapi Palace, harem and museum is a must visit. It is very big so at least a full morning is needed to explore it properly.

    0.6 km from hotel
    Cankurtaran

  11. Sultanahmet Meydanı

    Must visit during Ramadan and hang around in festival area. Dont forget to try local foods from small cubicles. U will love it. And must take a panoramic photo from the center of the square

    0.7 km from hotel
    Sultanahmet

  12. Sultan Ahmet Camii

    Did you know that the four enormous pillars in the Sultanahmet Mosque are called “Elephant Feet”?

    0.7 km from hotel
    Sultan Ahmet Mah. At Meydanı Cad. No:7