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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers soak in Bosphorus views from private balconies while exploring Istanbul's Old City, where centuries of history unfold at every corner

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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.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Or Twin Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double Room

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ahirkapi Sok. No: 24, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪korecan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cankurtaran Öğretmenevi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Ethnic Restaurant - ‬5 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:
  • A porter/bellhop, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • 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

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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 cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chan

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff Clean and spacious room Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel, everything was 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PERVEZ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good. Location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
A lovely, nicely located place to rest after a long day. Stunning views and a first class breakfast!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay with a great bed and linen. Easy walking distance to tourist locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was excellent variety of options to choose from. Sunrise view by the ocean it was priceless. It was like living in a meusiam so many art work on the walls of the rooms and at the reception area was grand entrance with antiques.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, location was close to Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque, just know it’s a pretty steep up hill climb, so be prepared. Breakfast was good, rooms were comfortable, the hotel looks old, but I think it’s part of its charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

jin Young

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, friendly hotel. Especially Mert at the reception desk is a big plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Md

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is okay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, friendly staff, very good food on a spectacular roof top terrace
Stayed 3 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

8/10 Good

Mehul Shantilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint and full of character and charm. Clean rooms and functional. Close to all major sites such as Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Sofia Hagia, Grand Bazaar all walking distance , breakfast ok - staff polite and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

One night stay

Lovely room & friendly staff. Breakfast & dinner wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESUS L

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

Nice hotel in a perfect location.

Nice hotel in perfect historical location. Good breakfast, friendly stuff, nice design in Turkish style. A lot of bars and little shops around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIDDHARTHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went perfectly. The rooms were spacious, the staff was excellent and the food was delicious. Everything a five star hotel would have
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dilip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Good staff and the breakfast is crazy good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Clara

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

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