Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa
★★★★Hocapasa Mah. Hudavendigar Cad. No: 17/19 SirkeciShow Map
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Turkish-inspired rooms with extra-long beds: , per the licensed listing.
A real hammam: with traditional massage services downstairs.
Old-city four-star top tier: 9.0/10 from more than 2,400 verified stays.
Preview-grade clips: The volume-backed score is the case — the videos confirm the building and rooms.
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Popular facilities
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Pools & wellness
- Sauna
- Massage services
- Spa/wellness center
- Hammam
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
Beach & outdoors
- Garden
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Coffee Shop on site
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Family & kids
- Family rooms
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Airport shuttle
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Currency exchange
- Daily housekeeping
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Minimarket on site
- Concierge service
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Shuttle service
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Internet & parking
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
Rooms & accessibility
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Smoke alarms
General
- Express check-in/check-out
- Packed lunches
- Private check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Special diet menus - on request
- Grocery deliveries
- Kid meals
- Lockers
- Public Bath
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Walking tours
- Key card access
- Tour/class on local culture
- Happy hour
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Review highlights
Wonderful
Based on 2,427 reviews
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- Cleanliness: Multiple reviews indicated that the rooms were clean and comfortable.
- Service: Numerous mentions of excellent service, especially from staff members like Irfan and Memet Can.
- Location: Hotel is centrally located near major sites, which was highly appreciated.
- Room Quality: Rooms were generally described as comfortable, although some mentioned issues with temperature.
- Amenities: Standard amenities but some reviews suggested room for improvement.
- Value for Money: Guests felt the hotel offered good value for the price paid.
- Food and Beverage: Some limitations in breakfast variety, but generally acceptable.
- Overall Experience: Guests expressed high overall satisfaction with their stay.
Watch out for: Limited breakfast variety · Street noise · Warm room temperature
✦ This sentiment is generated from 2,427 reviews summarized by AI.
Verified guest reviews via booking partner
Mr iRfan is very good.
Znakomita lokalizacja, uprzejmy i pomocny personel, bardzo dobra restauracja z szerokim menu.
Obiekt już mocno zużyty, szczególnie łazienki, słabe śniadania
Good to know about Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa
Where is Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa and how far is it from the airport?
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa is in Istanbul. The nearest airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), roughly 31 km away. Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km away. Distances are straight-line — allow extra time for road transfers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?
Check-in starts from 02:00 PM. Check-out is until 11:00 AM.
How do guests rate Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?
Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa scores 9.0/10 from 2,427 verified guest reviews collected by our booking partner after real stays.
Can I see real videos of this hotel before booking?
Yes — we've curated 3 real guest videos of this hotel: room tours, pools and food filmed by travellers who stayed there. They're at the top of this page.
About the hotel
Luxurious Turkish-Inspired Accommodation
Indulge in the opulence of Turkish-inspired décor and extra-long beds while enjoying modern amenities such as satellite TV and free WiFi at Best Western Empire Palace.
Relaxing Turkish Hammam and Massage Services
Unwind and rejuvenate with traditional Turkish hammam experiences and soothing massage services offered at the hotel, ensuring a truly relaxing stay.
Prime Location Near Istanbul's Historic Attractions
Conveniently located near iconic landmarks like Gülhane Park, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Best Western Empire Palace offers the perfect base to explore Istanbul's rich history and culture.
Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Best Western Empire Palace - book your stay now for an unforgettable Istanbul getaway!
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