What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Istanbul, within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square, 0.5 mi from Blue Mosque, and 0.4 mi from Bosphorus.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel – Comfort in the Heart of Istanbul

Average nightly price at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$84
February	US$81
March	US$97
April	US$146
May	US$153
June	US$120
July	US$121
August	US$125
September	US$143
October	US$144
November	US$99
December	US$92

What guests think

At Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel, travelers consistently praise the walkable location near Sultanahmet sights and the rooftop terrace’s sweeping views, while noting traditional charm, generally clean rooms, and a generous breakfast that many enjoy.

Staff feedback is largely friendly and helpful, though a few guests reported slow or cold service and occasional check in issues. Rooms vary in size and outlook; some feel dated, have limited outlets or weaker air conditioning, and views may disappoint unless upgraded. The setting is quiet but involves uphill, cobblestoned walks and a touristy area near major sites. Expect a characterful base well suited to sightseeing.

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Facilities

Rooftop terrace restaurant and bar with striking Bosphorus and mosque views are a clear highlight. Several reviews also note on site parking, including a guarded garage.

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Tess

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A fabulous hotel at a great price. Staff very helpful on reception. Biscuits on bar menu super tasty. Breakfast is stunning and taken on the terrace you can see the sea and the mosques. The selection of food is great, fresh honey, from a honey comb, watermelon, tomatoes, amazing omelette, so much choice I can’t name it all. Try the dried mulberries though really nice. I so enjoyed my stay and would certainly book again if I went back. Only draw back was service slightly slow on an evening in the roof top terrace for drinks but the view is amazing so happy to wait a few minutes longer while soaking up the atmosphere. Close to blue mosque and the train to take you to the port, all most convivial.

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Rolla

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old fashioned hotel with original architecture and design, with all modern comforts. Perfect location for walking by the sea. Great food, spectacular rooftop terrace.

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Timothy

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good.. great roof top

10

Patricia

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tres bon hotel ,notre chambre avait vue sur la mer et la muraille de Constantinople. Le personnels est tres gentil et efficaces. Il y a un garage interieur gardé ou l on rut meme fzire laver son vehicule. Le point de vue de la terrasse restaurant est superbe.

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Atahan

28 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Yeterince temiz ve düzenli bir oteldi,otopark endişeniz olmadan gidebilirsiniz otelin hemen yanındaki otopark konaklama yapan misafirler için ücretsiz.En güzeli de otelin konumu ve odanın konumuydu.Teras katının gerçekten mükemmel bir manzarası var herkese tavsiye ederim f/p olarak 10-10 bir otel.

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Edward

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooftop restaurant has wonderful view, friendly staff. Food was great. Check in was slow and there was a lot of confusion over matching the names to room reservations. Once settled, room was comfortable. We would stay again.

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Nathan

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Breakfast was fresh. Bar offered everything they have in Turkey.

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William

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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YOSHIKO

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

屋上からの眺めが最高です。モーニングブッフェも素晴らしく、海峡を眺めながら大変気分良くいただきました。屋上ラウンジでは夜景を楽しみながらお酒をいただき、満喫できました

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N

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The roof top terrace gave amazing views of the sea and the Blue Mosque. Our room also overlooked the sea. The staff were friendly and accommodating and the breakfast had plenty of choice and was delicious.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are consistently described as very clean. Few cleanliness issues are mentioned.

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Malinda

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was close to the blue mosque, room was very clean, breakfast was amazing!!

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Sara

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ottimo hotel a 10 minuti a piedi dalle principali attrazioni di Sultanahmet e vicinissimo al molo dove partono le escursioni in barca. Personale molto gentile, stanza pulita e letto molto comodo.

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Valeriya

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Sandra

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel+/ Zimmer selbst war schön, sauber und die Angestellten sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Frühstück war gut allerdings hätten wir uns frisches Brot/- Brötchen gewünscht. Das Brot war unserer Meinung vom Vortag aber man konnte es toasten. Aber sonst alles da von Omelette, Obstsalat und vieles andere. Lage des Hotels super. Mitarbeiter sehr nett besonders an der Rezeption super lieb...uns wurde sogar noch extra ein frühes Frühstück bereitet. Alles top...wir würden das Hotel absolut weiter empfehlen.

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Helen

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is great. Rooms were very clean. The surrounding area of the hotel is full of shopping, dining and sightseeing options.

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Hamza

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were very clean and the location is perfect for being close to the old town but yet easily accessible to taxis.

10

Mohammad

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location and attentive and helpful staff. The room and building were very clean.

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Muhammad Numan

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Salim

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and near attractions

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chan

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff Clean and spacious room Wonderful breakfast

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Rooms

Rooms feature traditional decor and range from basic to spacious. Some feel dated, with limited power outlets or weaker A/C, and views vary widely—sea and mosque vistas impress, while lower floor or garden views can disappoint.

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Gordon

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice enough hotel near the Bosphorus . The rooms were adequate though the a/c could have been more effective . Its on the bus route into the centre and walkable if you head up hill towards Blue Mosque

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Clara

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The best thing about this hotel was the location. Room was really big and clean. Very basic though. Breakfast was food, nothing really crazy. Staff wasnt the friendliest.

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Vasyl

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Hotel was clean, friendly staff, good breakfast , good location. The only one complain is bad WiFi in the room.

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youngmin

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

During 5days stay over 10times I did bang my head to that stupid lights bed head side and wooden decoration I never seen before this stupid design And this hotel need renovation inside everything it’s too old and uncomfortable

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Mohammed Shueb

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Me and my friend had a really good stay here. The hotel is really clean and the room was traditional in a really charming way. Has all the facilities and resources expected of a modern hotel. Staff are helpful and the lobby area is nice and spacious. The location is really quiet which is good after having a long day exploring Istanbul. Also a short walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Grocery stores are also nearby but to reach the best areas and places to visit and eat in Istanbul you may have to travel a fair amount. Not as convenient as say Taksim or Galata area. Nonetheless a really good option for a stay in Istanbul, whoever it is you're with.

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Brian

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was in a perfect area to explore most of the attractions in Istanbul within walking distance. Our room was cozy and clean, but the view out of our window was terrible. Would be nice if they could at least add flowers or something nice to look at when your view is the backside of hotel on lower floor. We asked to be moved to upper floor but said they were fully booked. Make sure you pay for upgraded room so you don't end up with wanting to keep your drapes constantly closed. Front desk were all very nice. Breakfast was very good. Lots of options and beautiful spot to eat inside or out. Would stay again but pay for balcony/better view room.

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Elvi

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I booked a Deluxe Sea View Room. What I got was a room with a view of a pink building and lots of tree branches. Through the branches you could see no more than 10% of the “ocean view.”

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Tingzhu

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

不要住北头的房间，楼的拐角通风口一旦工作噪音巨大！感谢酒店给我换到中间房间。早餐真的太差了，基本没什么可吃的。其它方面还可以，离主要景点都是步行距离。

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Michael

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

A boutique hotel. Room was on the small side but well furnished. Restaurant on the roof with an excellent view of the Bosphorus. Good way to start the day. Also nice to have a drink on terrace in the evening. Best thing is the location. About a 10-minute walk to Sultan Ahmet but the hotel itself isn't in a crowded neighborhood.

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Stephanie

27 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Can’t decide what made this stay extra special: charming and helpful staff, luxurious sheets, funky bar, rooftop terrace with view, quiet and colorful neighborhood, lots of restaurants close by, proximity to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, historic decor? The only downers were smallish size rooms and minimal outlets

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and responsive, with multiple mentions of above and beyond assistance. However, a few guests reported rude or slow service and occasional check in confusion.

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Sharon

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel was an excellent choice for our first visit to Istanbul. It is within walking distance of many of the major sites to see--the Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and many hammams. In addition, there are tons of restaurants and cafes nearby. However, this is a very touristy area, with high-pressure hawks inviting you to come into their shop or restaurant, and we found this to be very tiring. It was a good location for our first visit, but if we were coming back, we would choose a hotel in a different area to get a more authentic experience. The hotel itself was wonderful, with a stunning view of the Hagia Sofia from the patio, and excellent service.

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jin Young

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, friendly hotel. Especially Mert at the reception desk is a big plus.

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Michael

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location good Staff poor especially 2nd shift Some windows were broken screens

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Ying

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

People in the hotel, including front desk receptionists, house keepers and its restaurant waiters, are all friendly, nice and accessible. We checked out at 3 am and surprised to find the receptionist and concierge were there. The concierge even accompanied us to the Uber taxi that we reserved earlier. We felt we were protected.

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Colleen

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff, responsive to requests

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sultan

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

24 hours front desk, very friendly, helpful and cooperative staff. Good breakfast. Would love to stay again.

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KEI

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

携帯をタクシーに置き忘れたがナンバー等情報が何も無い事を伝えると、すぐに防犯カメラでタクシーのナンバーをチェックしてくれ、迅速に対応してくれた。結果、4時間で携帯が戻ってきた。感謝してもしきれない。スタッフの対応がフレンドリーで的確で素晴らしい。

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Michael

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff rude on 2nd shift

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Edward

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooftop restaurant has wonderful view, friendly staff. Food was great. Check in was slow and there was a lot of confusion over matching the names to room reservations. Once settled, room was comfortable. We would stay again.

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Shruti

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and co-operative. Ismail and other staff guided me about nearby attractions, helped me with transportation. I was a solo traveler. They helped make my stay comfortable. Even helped me charge my phone as I didn't have the correct charger for Turkey :). Property was walking distance from all major attractions.

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Location

Excellent base in Sultanahmet, walkable to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the waterfront. Some note uphill, cobblestoned approaches and a touristy area with persistent hawkers.

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Sharon

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel was an excellent choice for our first visit to Istanbul. It is within walking distance of many of the major sites to see--the Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and many hammams. In addition, there are tons of restaurants and cafes nearby. However, this is a very touristy area, with high-pressure hawks inviting you to come into their shop or restaurant, and we found this to be very tiring. It was a good location for our first visit, but if we were coming back, we would choose a hotel in a different area to get a more authentic experience. The hotel itself was wonderful, with a stunning view of the Hagia Sofia from the patio, and excellent service.

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Olga

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

El hotel esta bastante bien situado el único inconveniente es llegar con las maletas por los adoquines que hay, pero el problema mayor es cuando te vas que hay que subir cuestas mas adoquines.

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Mohammed Shueb

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Me and my friend had a really good stay here. The hotel is really clean and the room was traditional in a really charming way. Has all the facilities and resources expected of a modern hotel. Staff are helpful and the lobby area is nice and spacious. The location is really quiet which is good after having a long day exploring Istanbul. Also a short walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Grocery stores are also nearby but to reach the best areas and places to visit and eat in Istanbul you may have to travel a fair amount. Not as convenient as say Taksim or Galata area. Nonetheless a really good option for a stay in Istanbul, whoever it is you're with.

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John

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit dated but we had a good stay

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Malinda

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was close to the blue mosque, room was very clean, breakfast was amazing!!

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Gregory

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall I would rate the hotel as a 3 star not a 4 star hotel. It was very convenient to Istanbul attractions. We walked to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sofia Mosque in a 15 minute uphill walk. It was entirely safe except for the Turkish rug salesmen around the mosques. The calls for prayer were loud, but this is all over the city. We also walked to the Basilica cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and Galata Bridge and Tower on easy walks. I feel that the hotels location is its biggest asset. There are a large number of restaurants and nightlife immediately adjacent to the hotel. We had 2 free nights from Turkish Airlines and added 2 additional nights for a total of 4. The breakfast was good and we ate dinner in the hotel restaurant 2 nights. I would definitely stay there again. Istanbul is a lively vibrant city.

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ADRIANA

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the location of this hotel. Its very convenient if you want to walk around the area. Very clean and confortable beds. Overall, I recommended this hotel, you can walk to the Sophia masque, cistern and other attractions. Breakfast was delicious and the staff very friendly!

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Michael

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

A boutique hotel. Room was on the small side but well furnished. Restaurant on the roof with an excellent view of the Bosphorus. Good way to start the day. Also nice to have a drink on terrace in the evening. Best thing is the location. About a 10-minute walk to Sultan Ahmet but the hotel itself isn't in a crowded neighborhood.

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Dilip

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property location was very good. Had a lovely rooftop terrace but it wsnt use much. Views were great. Walkable to most major sites in Old City.

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Hamza

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were very clean and the location is perfect for being close to the old town but yet easily accessible to taxis.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently highlighted as delicious and abundant, often enjoyed on the rooftop with great views; dinners and bar service also receive positives. Several guests wished for more variety or a more international selection, and a few noted service lapses.

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Maria Lupe

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

朝食ラウンジからの景観とてもいいです。また他の値段や格の上のホテルと比較しても朝食はその新鮮さとバリエーションの豊富さはダントツです。

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Tess

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A fabulous hotel at a great price. Staff very helpful on reception. Biscuits on bar menu super tasty. Breakfast is stunning and taken on the terrace you can see the sea and the mosques. The selection of food is great, fresh honey, from a honey comb, watermelon, tomatoes, amazing omelette, so much choice I can’t name it all. Try the dried mulberries though really nice. I so enjoyed my stay and would certainly book again if I went back. Only draw back was service slightly slow on an evening in the roof top terrace for drinks but the view is amazing so happy to wait a few minutes longer while soaking up the atmosphere. Close to blue mosque and the train to take you to the port, all most convivial.

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Russell

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The morning buffet was outstanding and the views from the dining area were unbelievable. Staff was courteous and very helpful with questions and requests.

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Sergio

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ótima localização na cidade antiga. Atendimento da equipe cordial. Condições da habitação muito boas. Café da manhã poderia ser mais variado entre os dias da semana. Sempre são as mesmas opções de alimentação.

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Malinda

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was close to the blue mosque, room was very clean, breakfast was amazing!!

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Tobias

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Schönes Zimmer mit Meerblick, sehr aufmerksames und schnelles Personal, Aussicht beim Frühstück toll auch wenn Speisenauswahl begrenzt ist.

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Sally

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room & friendly staff. Breakfast & dinner wonderful.

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Joseph

10 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great hotel. Only suggestion is change breakfast food options each day as it is always the same. Gets boring

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Katerina

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice and clean. Good staff and the breakfast is crazy good.

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Maria Amaya Mendizabal

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

El hotel es correcto y la zona buena. El deasayuno poco internacional, deberian adaptarlo un poco y el responsable del desayuno deberia corregir sus formas...la cena bien y el personal de la cena tambien.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $128	2 $129	3 $130
4 $105	5 $104	6 $119	7 $130	8	9	10
11 $100	12 $125	13 $133	14 $139	15 $119	16 $156	17 $119
18 $116	19	20 $121	21 $119	22 $113	23 $115	24 $99
25 $90	26 $111	27 $121	28 $112	29 $102	30 $99	31 $101

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

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