Armar Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8 (8 reviews)
Cephaneci Sk., 14, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34126 , Istanbul , TR

Facilities

Lot hours - 24 hours
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Lot hours - 24 hours
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good public transport access
Clean and well-furnished rooms
Cons:
None mentioned

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
The bathroom was newly furnished and very clean.
Service
7.8
24/7 staffed reception indicated good service availability.
Location
8.34
Close proximity to public transport and shopping opportunities.
Room Quality
7.79
The room was well-equipped.
Amenities
7.82
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.8
Decent experience for a city trip.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:31

Property Description

Central Location
Nestled in the heart of Istanbul City Center, Armar Hotel offers easy access to iconic landmarks such as the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square within a 10-minute walk. Explore the vibrant streets and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the city.

Comfortable Accommodation
With 15 cozy guestrooms, Armar Hotel provides a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access to stay connected, along with convenient amenities like safes and blackout drapes for a peaceful night's sleep.

Proximity to Key Attractions
Conveniently situated near popular attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Armar Hotel is the perfect base for discovering Istanbul's beauty. Book your stay now and experience a blend of comfort and convenience in this bustling city.

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 8 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 7.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 7.8
B
Barbara couple tr
10
Good locatıon very good staff …
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
M
Miguel couple tr
10
Pros:

I really liked this hotel, its location is great, it's within walking distance of all the historical sites, and the staff were friendly.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Raul Curva solo_traveller pt
5
Pros:

Bem localizado e casa de banho razoável

Cons:

Quarto razoável com muita coisa por reparar
TV não funciona
Pequeno-almoço com muito pouca variedade, mas suficiente

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
E
Evgenia couple us
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
D
Diogo Arez couple pt
10
No geral, a experiência foi bastante positiva especialmente pelo staff ser tão atencioso. O preço-qualidade é muito just
Pros:

Todo o Staff é fantástico, o Ergun recebeu-nos lindamente. Havia um problema com o ar condicionado e comprou uma ventoinha de propósito para o nosso conforto. O proprietário Ahmed está sempre a sorrir e sempre pronto para oferecer um chá ou um café quando chegamos ao hotel. O filho Yusuf é também muito simpático como o pai e sempre pronto a ajudar. No geral a hospitalidade e a simpatia é o que se realça neste alojamento. A casa de banho tem muito boas condições, boa pressão de água do chuveiro e muito limpa com todas as comodidades. A localização é excelente, muito próxima dos pontos principais com o Grand Bazaar de um lado e a Mesquita Azul do outro (no nosso quarto tínhamos uma vista privilegiada para a Mesquita!

Cons:

Apesar do quarto ser bastante bom, é um pouco diferente das fotografias, devido ao cancelamento do nosso voo e termos falhado a primeira noite ficamos num quarto que normalmente está fechado, talvez por isso termos ficado coma impressão de que no booking os quartos parecerem um pouco maiores, alem dos lençóis eram pequenos para a cama.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
K
Kejsi couple al
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
H
Heike solo_traveller de
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
K
Katerina couple cz
5
Cheap hotel near city center
Pros:

The hotel is within walking distance of the historic city center, which was very convenient. The older gentleman at the reception was kind and welcoming, and the breakfast was tasty and sufficient, although the selection was the same for three days in a row and by the fourth day, we decided to skip it.

Cons:

We had booked and paid for a large double room with a balcony and sea view. However, when we arrived in the middle of the night, we were placed in a very small room without a balcony, which seemed to still be under renovation, as there were wires sticking out of the walls in places.
I immediately asked the receptionist whether we could be moved to the room we had booked. He told us that he did not have the keys and that we should ask again in the morning. Unfortunately, there was no one at reception the next morning. We managed to communicate somehow with the lady preparing breakfast, despite the language barrier, and she told us to wait for about an hour in case someone arrived. Eventually, the hotel manager arrived. After I showed him the room reservation on my phone, he handled my phone and without permission connected our phones via whatsapp, which later led to unwanted personal contact. He then told us to pack our things and leave our luggage on the sofa near the entrance, saying that a room might be available for us in the evening. This was inconvenient, but later that day we were finally moved to the room we had originally paid for. The room and balcony looked nice, although the bathroom was somewhat mouldy and there were other people’s hairs present. Still, considering the price of the hotel, we found it acceptable.
What was not acceptable, however, was the manager’s behaviour afterwards. I began receiving unsolicited personal messages from him, which I did not respond to. Since room cleaning was not included, the next day I had to go to reception to ask for toilet paper. When he brought it, he behaved in an intrusive and inappropriate manner despite my clear lack of interest. The situation became extremely uncomfortable and was made worse by further unwanted messages, which eventually led me to block him.
Overall, the accommodation itself was manageable for the price, but this experience made our stay very unpleasant and overshadowed everything else.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
I
Irene family_with_children nl
8
Нормальный отель с завтраками, неподалеку от Голубой мечети.
Pros:

Отзый от моей дочери, которая останавливаласьь в отеле с мужем: "Было удобно, очень хороший матрац на кровати. В номере есть свой санузел и чайник с чаем, удобное кресло. Из окон открывается вид на город, море и Голубую мечеть. Вечером очень красиво. На доме напротив было гнездо чаек с тремя птенцами. Соотношение цена-качество для подобного рода отелей вполне норм.

В целом нам было комфортно. Завтраки были сытные, но однообразные. В ванной не работал большой душ сверху.

Cons:

В ванной не работал большой душ сверху.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
V
Veronica extended_group it
9
Personal muy amigable
Pros:

El personal, el desayuno, la ubicación

Cons:

La habitación podría ser más limpia

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
K
Kondracka solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
M
Marek solo_traveller pl
1
Pros:

Jest winda. Widok z okna.

Cons:

Niestety na booking.com hotel podaje nieprawdziwe dane. Pokoje z widokiem na morze nie mają 25 mkw a jedynie 12,5 i to licząc z lazienka (wynika to z planu piętra zawieszonego na drzwiach). Mega ciasno, walizki pod nogami, wszystko się sypie i to dosłownie, krzywe ściany, nie zamykające się drzwi, budynek na górnych kondygnacjach jakby miał się zawalić.... Balkonik ma tylko pokój na ostatnim piętrze. O tarasie zapomnij - to skład starych mebli i kartonów obsranych przez mewy...

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Abdul Muqeeth solo_traveller gb
1
Scam, liar, Money waste
Cons:

These people are literally scammers and liars .
I booked a room with seaview and a balcony for 3 nights.
One the first night I got a room with a different room without the balcony and seaview. I was just alloted the room by Yusuf, when asked he said there was a pipe burst. For the second night he gave me a room with a seaview but the AC wasn't working. When said this to ergun who said he is the manager. He says what can I do it's midnight and even refused to give us the room for the first night which was empty. He speaks fluent English but act as if he doesn't and speak gibberish. On the 3rd after yelling at Yousuf when the AC wasn't working he gave me a room on first with no seaview no balcony.

The pictures are all AI generated, the hotel rooms are nowhere close to the pictures shown

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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mischka couple cz
6
Great view - as long as you look outside and ignore the details
Pros:

We had a great view on the blue mosque and the sea.

Cons:

The Turkish breakfast is very simple and every day the same. Only the homemade arroz con leche doesn't get boring after a few days. Whoever constructed our room should consider a career change: There was a gap under the entrance door of around 3 cm, so anyone who stood by the elevator could hear whats said in the room, and vice versa. The shower was screwed together in a weird way, very amateurish, although I loved the rain-shower and the water is almost always hot. Generally the room screamed a lack of craftsmanship!
The cleaning is only on request and even then it's not great.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
A
Anastasia couple nl
6
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
O
Olha couple de
1
First of all, we were given a different room than the one we had booked and the one shown in the pictures. The room was
Pros:

Only location

Cons:

What I didn’t like:

* We received a different room than the one we booked.
* The room was dirty and poorly maintained.
* The hairdryer was broken.
* No hooks for towels.
* Only half a roll of toilet paper was provided.
* No toiletries in the room.
* Problems with the door lock.
* Breakfast was terrible and unhygienic.
* Dirty dishes and kitchen area.
* Poor quality and very limited food selection.
* Food was not refilled for guests.
* Staff ignored guests during breakfast.
* The manager behaved unprofessionally and made inappropriate personal messages.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
S
Samuela extended_group it
2
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
L
Luis solo_traveller co
6
Cons:

Sus instalaciones son improvisadas; no adecuadas para un hotel

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
S
Samara family_with_children de
4
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
E
Evgenia couple us
10
extraordinary stay …
Pros:

I had a pleasant stay at Armar Hotel. The location is excellent, very close to the main historical attractions and public transportation, which made exploring the city very easy. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. The room was comfortable and offered good value for the price. Wi-Fi worked well, and the sea view from the upper floors was beautiful. Overall, it’s a good budget-friendly option for travelers who want a convenient location and kind service in Istanbul.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee