Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1699 reviews)
Ahirkapi Sok. No:24 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean and well-organized hotel
Cons:
Occasional noise from the streets
Some issues with room assignments

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
The hotel is reported to be clean, but some remarks suggest it has an older decor.
Service
9.01
Excellent and accommodating staff who provided early breakfast and resolved reservation issues.
Location
9.05
Fantastic location, close to major attractions and away from noisy areas.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are characterful and clean, despite being small with some issues like high heating.
Amenities
8.53
Includes a beautiful rooftop bar and breakfast area with great views.
Value for Money
8.69
Good value given location and quality; comparable to hotels in this category.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Breakfast offered was extensive and well-received, despite minor requests for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.71
Overall positive experience with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 05:51

Property Description

Rooftop Terrace with Breathtaking Views
Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Sea of Marmara from our rooftop terrace restaurant.

Charming and Elegant Rooms
Experience comfort and style in our rooms featuring decorated wooden panels, parquet floors, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars.

Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Options
Start your day right with our organic breakfast buffet offering homemade breads, jams, pastries, and fresh organic fruits for a nutritious meal.

Book your stay at Armada Istanbul Old City now to indulge in luxury and convenience during your visit to Istanbul.

Important information:

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel offers rental boat service (Bosphorus tours) with a private yacht. Please contact the hotel for further details to use this service.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1699 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Henning • couple • de
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2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Maciej • couple • pl
8
Nice hotel In nice neighbourhood
Pros:

Armada hotel is located right next to Bosfor pass. It has a little of colonialism vibe inside which include British like pub inside. They gave a very nice terrace and if you are lucky you can see dolphins in Bosfor during Your breakfast. The restaurants around the hotel are even better than the one around main square.

Cons:

Nothign

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Priyanka • couple • nl
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
Αργυρώ • couple • gr
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • family_with_children • se
10
A delightful five days and four nights in a beautiful, comfortable location, hotel and ancient cit.
Pros:

We were particularly delighted with the staff, their attitudes, helpfulness and many smiles. While there was an initial problem on our transport from the airport (NOT the hotel’s problem, IMO) it was resolved and the hotel upgraded one or rooms to a mini-suite. I’d particularly like to acknowledge bellman TALIP, the desk person MART (apologies if the spelling is incorrect) and all the restaurant staff for the good food and outstanding service. When we booked a van to take us all to the airport, all went smoothly. We loved the lobby area for its historical artifacts, comfort and size to just ‘hang out’. Going up too the rooftop patio at the time of the last prayer some evenings — and listening to the call to prayer sung back and forth between several mosques, was magical. Some of us are Muslim; some are not. We all enjoyed! We did a boat cruise (offered by the hotel) on the last afternoon and it was more magic. Just right!

Cons:

I would like to have had the use of a gym in the hotel, something simple, for workouts. The food was ‘too good’ (oh, the pita! oh, the breads!) and given the age of this magnificent old city, it wasn’t easy to ‘power walk’ on the ancient footing.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Mathilde • solo_traveller • fr
10
Superbe hôtel!
Pros:

L’emplacement idéal pour tout visiter à pieds facilement.
La terrasse avec la vue. Très belle vue aussi de la salle de restaurant.
Le personnel à l’écoute et disponible.

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • ru
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • be
7
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandr • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Очень уютный отель с шикарным видом на Босфор из ресторана. Удобная локация, в шаговой доступности от достопримечательностей и ресторанов.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • solo_traveller • au
10
Very convenient place to stay in Istanbul, with wonderful views
Pros:

The staff were very helpful; I arrived in the morning after an overnight flight and they gave me access to the room immediately. Breakfast was very good, and I was also able to get a late dinner in the restaurant. Where else would you have meals in a dining room with a view to the Bosphorus on one side, and the Blue Mosque on the other?

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Sergei • extended_group • ru
8
В общем, Стамбул подорожал, но там все равно неплохо, пока народу (туристов) не очень много.
Pros:

Расположение - отлично. До Св. Софии 7 мин. Правда в горку, но это плюс, так как вечером, уставший идёшь под горку. Чисто, уютно, отель в колониальном стиле. Ковры в номерах, мебель под старину. В общем к отелю претензий нет. Вид на Босфор в номерах второго этажа заканчивается номером 233. Это для информации. С открытым окном немного шумновато из за Кеннеди авеню, но это не очень влияет на комфорт, с моей точки зрения. Wi-Fi работает хорошо. В небольшой пешей доступности достаточно много ресторанчиков и парочка мелких магазинчиков со всякой ежедневной всячиной. Завтрак неплохой, о том, что можно улучшить напишу в "не понравилось". Вечером в ресторане при отеле можно посидеть с видом на Босфор или на открытой веранде, с видом на 360 градусов. Кормят вкусно. Если на завтраке Вам нужен омлет по спецзаказу, или яичница - Вы можете заказать их индивидуально.

Cons:

Теперь о том, что можно улучшить. В номере не смогли найти ложку для обуви.
На завтрак можно добавить мясную нарезку. Также удивило полное отсутствие соков, как свежевыжатых, так и из пакетов при том, что в округе полно лавочек предлагающих свежевыжатые гранатовый, апельсиновый и грейпфрутовые соки. Свежевыжатые можно предлагать за отдельную плату, а из пакетов, как минимум апельсиновый, должен быть на стойке.
Разочаровал трансфер. Он подорожал со 110 до 180 евро. Так еще и организация машины в аэропорту была никакой, ждали, потом ходили по стоянке туда-сюда. В общем минут сорок у нас это заняло. Машина была явно не на эти деньги, "custom" минивэн можно было назвать с большой натяжкой. Обратно минивэн был "custom", но очень уставший. Салон потёртый, что-то в управлении климатом в заднем подлокотнике отвалилось, но больше всего напрягал вой заднего моста всю дорогу. Если вы берёте неплохие деньги за трансфер, то обеспечьте нормальные машины. Может вам сменить партнера? Так как в прошлые разы у других отелей не возникало вопросов к машинам и организации трансфера в аэропорту.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Costinela • solo_traveller • ro
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Pisano • couple • it
7
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Petru • solo_traveller • ro
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Aigera • couple • kz
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Girisha • family_with_children • za
7
We had a lovely time and enjoyed being so close to the blue mosque as well as the waterfront.
Pros:

The location is great and the staff were lovely. The staff were very accommodating with our early arrival.

Cons:

The WiFi is not great in the bedrooms.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Silviu • couple • ro
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • couple • de
8
Schöne Unterkunft, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Die Lage ist auch noch gut, wobei man zur blauen Moschee & Hagia
Pros:

Insgesamt ein schönes Hotel, freundliches Personal und sehr saubere Zimmer.
Wir hatten stets Wasser im Kühlschrank und der Frühstücksraum sowie die Dachterasse ist wirklich schön gewesen.

Cons:

Kleinigkeiten könnten verbessert werden wie zum Beispiel etwas mehr Dips bei der Frühstücksauswahl (z.B. Hummus oder Frischkäse wären toll).
Oder Steckdosen am Bett wären praktisch.
Die Lage ist nicht verkehrt aber man läuft schon 15min insgesamt zu den Moscheen und demnach ist auch die Tram 15min entfernt.
Das Wlan im Zimmer war okay - wir wurden aber abends schon oft aus dem Wlan geschmissen😅
Ist aber alles „jammern auf hohem Niveau“.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Hélène • couple • fr
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee