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Best Western Empire Palace
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Things you'll love
- Spa centre
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments*
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Further Reading
Things you'll love
- Spa centre
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments*
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Further Reading
Things you'll love
- Spa centre
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments*
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
Further Reading
Things you'll love
- Spa centre
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments*
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
Further Reading
Things you'll love
- Spa centre
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments*
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
Further Reading
Things you'll love
- Spa centre
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments*
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally.
Reviews
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating Based on 2039 Reviews
Based on 2039 Reviews
Traveller Reviews Ranked #276 of 3,931 hotels in Istanbul
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Excellent
1353
Very Good
457
Average
149
Poor
40
Terrible
40
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Karen V said...
A great place for a city break
Travelled on 03/2026
We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. A special thank you to Selim on the front desk for excellent service.
The hotel is in an excellent location for sight seeing. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and the harbour are all within walking distance. The hotel is in a busy street with lots of restaurants, shops and cafes.
There are trams running in the street dire...
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Travel42008093454 said...
Very cool thank you Mr.SELİM
Travelled on 03/2026
Very cool Great location very polite people...
Tasleem A said...
Great Service, Comfortable Rooms, and Delicious Breakfast
Travelled on 01/2026
We had a wonderful stay at Best Western. Conveniently located in the heart of Istanbul. The staff was extremely friendly, professional, and always ready to help. The hospitality was excellent and made us feel truly welcomed throughout our stay.
The breakfast was great, with good variety and quality, and the room service was prompt and well maintained. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well cared for. Overall, it...
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carolinaaA3720PL said...
Not Best Western best.
Travelled on 12/2025
First the good: it is centrally located in Sultanahmet. The shower has good water pressure. The windows can be opened. The cleaning lady and porter were lovely. But alas, this hotel has many problems. The mass transport train runs in front of it which means train noise all day and most of the night. It is loud. It is hard to sleep with the racket. The bed and pillows are very uncomfortable; the blanket barely covers ...
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Patricia D said...
Small charming hotel in Istanbul
Travelled on 10/2025
Small charming hotel in Old Town Istanbul. It is on the tram tracks - about a five minute walk for access to the tram. Payment is by credit card- a little more than $1. The staff, especially Irfan, were extremely helpful. Breakfast is included, and they have quite a variety. "American" coffee is extremely weak, so we suggest the espresso. Irfan gave us the "family room" because of the size of our luggage. The Blue Mo...
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