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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Exterior
Junior Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room
Alfresco dining
Reception
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is at the crossroads of Istanbul's historic district. The rooftop terrace offers stunning Bosphorus views, and the Armada Teras restaurant is perfect for unwinding. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet before exploring nearby shops.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is near a metro station and on the waterfront. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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Ahirkapi Sok. No: 24, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cankurtaran Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cankurtaran Öğretmenevi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Armada Hotel Havuzlu Kahve - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Upscale hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, Armada Teras, features al fresco dining and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free newspapers, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 individually decorated rooms include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Armada Teras

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5439

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
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Armada Old City Hotel
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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel Istanbul
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 12 minutes.

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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

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 Excellent

Jose Javier Cantu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and attentive and helpful staff. The room and building were very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Numan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place, friendly staff. Beautiful ocean view with five minutes walk to Blue Mosque and Ayasofya mosque. I will definitely recommend this to anyone who would like to visit Istanbul and want to stay close to all the major attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and near attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms with a rustic feel and very responsive staff. The breakfast buffet was also wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good place to stay in Istanbul. The breakfast is excellent, and the traditional food is good. It's a five-minute walk to Topkapi, Hagia Sofia, and the heart of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

old istanbul with grace and style

lovely location great breakfast buffet and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A relaxing and enjoyable accommodation holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

old istanbul charm

lovely people clean rooms and nice breakfast buffet close to water old world charm
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good.. great roof top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIANA

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel, clean, great breakfast and view of both the mosques and bosphorus
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming hotel was a perfect place from which to explore Sultanahmet. I loved the older charm and authentic decor. The rooftop has amazing views of both the Bosphorus Strait and the Hagia Sophia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
handy to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で立地もよく景色も良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, my only suggestion is mix up the breakfast egg options a bit
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mutsem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahrukh

Extremely nice hotel located in the heart of old city with key old city spots within walking distance. Hotel ambiance was exquisite and the staff extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah Lynn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were simple but the breakfast buffet was great and the staff were very polite and helpful. The view from the roof terrace at night is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LEYLA ABDULLAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was quick, staff are friendly and the hotel is near the all the attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the hotel was truly exceptional. The staff went above and beyond—always friendly, attentive, and eager to help. The location couldn’t be better, with all the major tourist attractions just a short walk away. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Locations perfect for walking to many points of interest
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RASAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, the hotel was amazing and very clean. We enjoyed our stay immensely
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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