This tasteful medium-sized local-styled hotel is located right by the Bosphorous/Sea of Marmara. Major tourist sites such as the Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Tokapi Palace are within 15-minute walking distance. In fact, on the rooftop, you can see the top of the Blue Mosque and Aya Sophia right in front of you. The nearest tramcar and light-rail... more

Excellent hotel, discrete and luxurious atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, unique view from the terrace. An overall worthy experience and a certain "plus" to our stay in Istanbul. more

For my another visit to Istanbul I decided to try Armada hotel. Though it was new for me, their website looked quite promising. So I've booked my room through the website of the hotel as also the conditions of reservation online seemed to me pretty fair and reliable. When I arrived I was kindly welcomed by staff and there was... more

A friend of friends, Serhan, suggested the Armada. We figured he is local and should know. We read the history of the place connected to Barbarosa and thought that would be fun. Turned out great. Good location. Superb views. The terrace was a breezy and comfortable place for eating and looking out to the water as well as to the... more

Very nice hotel with lovely views and the lobby is great. the people at the hotel were more than freindly and always willing to help. the cleaniness and atmosphere of the hotel was excellent. would reccomend to anyone going to turkey. more

we stayed at the armada hotel for a long week-end (thur-sun). the hotel is very good. the room was very clean. the staff is very kind. if you are experiencing a problem, ask them, they can help you for sure! the food is gorgeous, and the terrace, where breakfast and dinner are served, is worth the travel. more

My wife and I travel yearly to Turkey, which country we have known and loved since I was the first Fulbright Scholar at the Law Faculty of the University of Istanbul in 1951-52. Our absolutely favorite hotel in Istanbul is the Armada. I cannot remember how many times we stayed there, but we just returned this week from three days... more

We spent 3 nights here on a long weekend from London. The Armada was comfortable and good value for money, great location, excellent breakfast. more

Stayed 4 nights 3rd to 6th June 2008 Room double bed, fabulous view over the Bosphorus. All normal ammenities, Safe, coffee/tea /kettle, TV , Hairdryer, Aircon., etc. Wonderful terrace restaurant with 360degree view of the old city. Good breakfast selection and good quality food. - Try the Sea Bass or Sultan Delights. Its a bit of a climb up to... more