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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Ahirkapi Sok. No:24 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 711 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very Good
711 reviews

the location is perfect and people were very friendly.

Ammar Qatar

great location. comfortable accommodations. lovely area for breakfast. nice lots of areas in hotel to hang out as a family and play cards or relax after a day of sight seeing

James United States of America

"Orient Express" style building, lobby looks like museum. breakfast is good. Room with the view (if you choose one). Room is nicely decorated (old style decoration). Extremely helpful staff, especially housekeeping

Garriks Israel

Staff is always smiling, very polite and very helpful

Ozlem Germany

Most comfortable beds and linens we had on a two week trip, great location great views

James United States of America

Rooms and buffet breakfast were great. Staff were very helpful and spoke good English. Location is good for walking to restaurants and golden horn sights.

Lawrence United States of America

Location was great. There is free guests parking next to the hotel. The staff was very polite and helpful. We had good view from room to the Bosphorous. The restaurant on top was very good.

Plamentolev Kuwait

The hotel is very good clean, staff are friendly, near to all facilities and I recommend all for this hotel.

Hassan Oman

Food was amazing! Staff was fantastic. Brought all of our bags up and down after traveling for 25 days and stored them while we explored before our flight. We had a lot of heavy bags.

Marshall United States of America

This hotel is a staple of Istanbul people throughout Turkey knew the place since it has been in operation since the 1900s. The facilities are excellent and the service is top notch.

Derentemel United States of America
8.4
Very Good
711 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “the location is perfect and people were very friendly.”
    Ammar Ammar Qatar Qatar
  • “great location. comfortable accommodations. lovely area for breakfast. nice lots of areas in hotel to hang out as a family and play cards or relax after a day of sight seeing”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “"Orient Express" style building, lobby looks like museum. breakfast is good. Room with the view (if you choose one). Room is nicely decorated (old style decoration).”
    Garriks Garriks Israel Israel
  • “Staff is always smiling, very polite and very helpful”
    Ozlem Ozlem Germany Germany
  • “Most comfortable beds and linens we had on a two week trip, great location great views”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “Rooms and buffet breakfast were great. Staff were very helpful and spoke good English. Location is good for walking to restaurants and golden horn sights.”
    Lawrence Lawrence United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was great. There is free guests parking next to the hotel. The staff was very polite and helpful. We had good view from room to the Bosphorous. The restaurant on top was very good.”
    Plamentolev Plamentolev Kuwait Kuwait
  • “The hotel is very good clean, staff are friendly, near to all facilities and I recommend all for this hotel.”
    Hassan Hassan Oman Oman
  • “Food was amazing! Staff was fantastic. Brought all of our bags up and down after traveling for 25 days and stored them while we explored before our flight. We had a lot of heavy bags.”
    Marshall Marshall United States of America United States of America
  • “This hotel is a staple of Istanbul people throughout Turkey knew the place since it has been in operation since the 1900s. The facilities are excellent and the service is top notch.”
    Derentemel Derentemel United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.6

Stay in the heart of Istanbul – Excellent location – show map

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Located a 10-minute walk from Topkapi Palace, Armada Istanbul Old City features a rooftop terrace restaurant with views of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara.

Rooms of the Armada Old City Hotel have decorated, wooden panels, parquet floor and traditional fabrics. Each includes a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and modern bathroom with organic bath products.

The healthy breakfast buffet offers home-made breads, jams and pastries. The fresh and dried fruits are organic and provide an energetic way to start the day.

Guests can enjoy their meals in the Armada Terrace Restaurant and Bar at the rooftop with magnificent views. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Guest Lounge, which organizes a permanent display of 50’s and 60’s radios.

Old City Hotel Armada offers 24-hour room service, free WiFi and a guest relations desk. Guests can take a 10-minute walk to Sultanahmet Square or enjoy a 20-minute walk to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Istanbul Airport is 34 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Istanbul, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 15, 2010

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ammar
    QatarQatar
    “the location is perfect and people were very friendly.”
  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location. comfortable accommodations. lovely area for breakfast. nice lots of areas in hotel to hang out as a family and play cards or relax after a day of sight seeing”
  • Garriks
    IsraelIsrael
    “"Orient Express" style building, lobby looks like museum. breakfast is good. Room with the view (if you choose one). Room is nicely decorated (old style decoration). Extremely helpful staff, especially housekeeping”
  • Ozlem
    GermanyGermany
    “Staff is always smiling, very polite and very helpful”
  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Most comfortable beds and linens we had on a two week trip, great location great views”
  • Lawrence
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Rooms and buffet breakfast were great. Staff were very helpful and spoke good English. Location is good for walking to restaurants and golden horn sights.”
  • Plamentolev
    KuwaitKuwait
    “Location was great. There is free guests parking next to the hotel. The staff was very polite and helpful. We had good view from room to the Bosphorous. The restaurant on top was very good.”
  • Hassan
    OmanOman
    “The hotel is very good clean, staff are friendly, near to all facilities and I recommend all for this hotel.”
  • M
    Marshall
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Food was amazing! Staff was fantastic. Brought all of our bags up and down after traveling for 25 days and stored them while we explored before our flight. We had a lot of heavy bags.”
  • Derentemel
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This hotel is a staple of Istanbul people throughout Turkey knew the place since it has been in operation since the 1900s. The facilities are excellent and the service is top notch.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, please advise if your double or twin room have a window and view, and what view is it?
    Dear Guest We have 3 type of rooms Standard , Superior and Delux rooms. Only Superior and Delux rooms have view to the sea or mosque's Sincerely Yours
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Is thear smoking room? How much price for dubil room per night during 18/10to 22/10
    Dear Guest All rooms are non-smoking Sincerely Yours
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • Is iron provided ?
    Dear Guest Yes, on request we can send one Sincerely Yours
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • do all guests have their breakfast in the terrace on the sea view ? is breakfast open buffet ? Is hotel near to a subway station ?
    Dear Guests 1.The breakfast is on the roof top Rest.(depends of availability) 2.Due the Covid-19 security measures open buffet breakfast is temporary ..
    Answered on 8 February 2021
  • how much does a private shuttle cost if i need to be picked up at the airport
    We do not have shuttle services Only private pick up From IST one way 50 Eu cash and From SAW 60 Eu (Valid up to 4 person)
    Answered on 24 August 2022
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Armada Terrace

    Food: Turkish

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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.

FAQs about Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

  • Guests staying at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Armada Terrace

  • Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Triple
      • Double

    • Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is 2,600 feet from the center of Istanbul.

    • Check-in at Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.