Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 59 min drive
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 2 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 16 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 21 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 12 min walk
Gulhane Station - 13 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
Korecan - 2 min walk
Cankurtaran Sosyal Tesisleri - 2 min walk
Eminönü Cankurtaran Öğretmenevi - 1 min walk
Giritli Restaurant - 1 min walk
Ocean's 7 Cafe & Restaurant - 5 min walk
About this property
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 12 minutes and Gulhane Station is 13 minutes.
Languages
English, French, German, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
108 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Armada Teras – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 5439
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?
Yes, Armada Teras offers al fresco dining.
What's the area around Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel like?
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is located on the waterfront in Sultanahmet, a short 2-minute walk from Istanbul Cankurtaran Station and 8 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Cathryn
Cathryn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 October 2024
Great staff and comfortable room.
Nice friendly helpful greeting for two travel weary, jet lagged people made for a more comfortable late night check in. Nice room overlooking the water although silly shower design resulted in all towels getting soaked (tired travellers part of problem) lovely rooftop dinner with friendly waiters and same place for continental breakfast again with views and sun.
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Nader
Nader, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Hilda
Hilda, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Ibrahim gave us such a good service
Nader
Nader, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Great staff, responsive to requests
Colleen
Colleen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
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I've visited Istanbul around six times, and this is the first time I've truly enjoyed my hotel stay. The view and surrounding area were incredibly relaxing, creating the perfect atmosphere for unwinding. The breakfast was diverse and delicious, with plenty of options to suit every taste. Overall, my stay was wonderful, and I look forward to returning
Sally
Sally, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
I’ve visited Istanbul around six times, and this is the first time I’ve truly enjoyed my hotel stay. The view and surrounding area were incredibly relaxing, creating the perfect atmosphere for unwinding. The breakfast is diverse and yummy, with plenty of options to suit every taste. Overall, my stay was wonderful
Sally
Sally, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
Our stay was great. The staff were very friendly and even helped us with our beginner’s level Turkish. Hospitality couldn’t be better. Our rooms were comfortable though we did have a little difficulty with the air conditioning. It was sorted out and the room was cool. Beautiful terrace views! Görüşürüz!
Cathryn
Cathryn, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Great service, the hotel was amazing and very clean. We enjoyed our stay immensely
RASAKI
RASAKI, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 August 2024
Hotel is good: clean, good breakfasts, good staff and service, good location, but area around the property is not clean, as everywhere in old city
Valeriya
Valeriya, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
Nice hotel with friendly staff. Hotel room clean and spacious. Location very close to Hahia Sophia. Breakfast needs a little refreshment.
Zafeiro
Zafeiro, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 August 2024
Ali or Melissa
Ali or Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
The Armada hotel was the best choice for us. There are plenty of options around, but after waking through the area for over a week, time and time again we were proud of our choice. The service was excellent, Nico and mahya we're absolutely amazing and on top of delivering the best service. The location was great, it was just behind the wall of the old city, a 2 minute walk to the boardwalk to walk along the Bosphorus. The breakfast was suffice, the rooms were simple, clean and totally effective for our stay. We stayed 9 days. It's perfect for solo travelers, couples and families. Highly recommend.
Hali
Hali, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
The location in walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Castle, Cistern Basilica etc was what initially drew our attention to Armada Old City. The bonus is that the hotel is clean and quiet and very comfortable, and the staff were great. Highly recommend this hotel.
Ross
Ross, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Antonino
Antonino, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Excellent Hotel!
I enjoyed the hotel so much I decided to extend my stay for a couple more days. Maya is an absolute amazing hostess. She was very kind, very knowledgeable, very pleasant and super sweet. In fact, the staff is very kind and hopeful. The breakfast buffet was spectacular, the room was clean and comfortable. There was a young guy who delivered coffee and tea to my room every day, and he was very kind as well. Nico, Ozan and Ali were also very helpful and kind. I love this hotel. The location is excellent.
Marjorie
Marjorie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
I love this hotel!
I love this hotel. The staff is friendly especially Nico, Maya, Ali and Ozan. The breakfast is plentiful and delicious. The hotel is close to tourist attractions and local restaurants. I highly recommend the Armada Hotel!
Marjorie
Marjorie, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 May 2024
It is near the sea but lacks small shopping close
Mahmoud
Mahmoud, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
We had a great stay in this hotel. Would absolutely go back. The staff is friendly and helpful. The only thing that would need improvement is the water temperature for the shower (in our room anyway): a bit on the cold side. Otherwise, we would highly recommend this hotel.
Mireille
Mireille, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2024
The breakfast was amazing!
Linda
Linda, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 April 2024
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 April 2024
Hotel was clean, friendly staff, good breakfast , good location. The only one complain is bad WiFi in the room.
Vasyl
Vasyl, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2024
Bosphorus one side, Blue Mosque the other!
Great "old city" location. Easy uphill walk to the major Sultanahmet sites and many restaurants (each with a tout inviting you in!!). The room was very cute and clean. I do warn that my room did not have electricity directly at the bedside (other rooms may have it), but the hotel was able to provide an inobtrusive extension cord that solved the problem well. My room was in the back and looked up to the Blue Mosque...so exciting. Rooms on the other side would see the busy Bosphorus entrance. The Terrace restaurant breakfast was among the best I've ever had anywhere, with an outstanding view. Too extensive to detail, but high points for me were fresh breads, quiche, honey, yogurt, juices, and very decent coffee. I would absolutely stay here again.
Bradford
Bradford, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2024
24 hours front desk, very friendly, helpful and cooperative staff. Good breakfast. Would love to stay again.