Very enjoyable stay at Armada Hotel in Istanbul . The hotel is very well situated near the Aghia Sophia Museum ,the Topkapi Palace and the SultanAhmet Blue Mosque. The hotel staff was very pleasant and friendly. The rooms were very clean . The buffet breakfast is generous and of excellent quality. The view from the terrace restaurant is beautiful , day and night ,overlooking on one side the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus and on the other side the Blue Mosque and Aghia Sophia. Atmosphere and dinner in the restaurant was an enjoyable experience. Early check in is possible.
I searched long and hard to find the right hotel in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet area, and I made the perfect choice. I was traveling with a group of 8 so the pressure was on me. The Armada's staff was friendly, attentive,and helpful, the rooms were spacious (mine had a lovely view of the Sea of Marmara), and the hotel's location was convenient. The breakfast buffet was sumptuous, and I can say honestly that the rooftop dinner we had at the Armada was the best meal we had in Istanbul, and the view of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia was unbeatable. It was a 10-15 minute walk uphill to the sites, but we enjoyed the fascinating streets on the way. Faye USA
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The Armada Hotel was a very good experience for me. I have seldom stayed at a hotel with such an excellent service and with such friendliness towards the customers. The hotel is situated nearly perfect within a 10 minute walk from all major attractions in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and the Grand Bazar. The view from the restaurant on the top floor was amazing, the Bosphorus in one direction and the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in the other. The food was also excellent. On top of it all, the price was very modest. My stay in December was a business trip, but I intend to go back already the first week of January on a private trip.
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The Armada is a smallish personal hotel with wonderful service in an excellent location. I always try to stay in a hotel with a rooftop restaurant and this one may be the best i have ever seen. The Bosphorous on one side and the Blue Mosque on the other, up the hill. We enjoyed the hotel's restaurant and view so much that we ended up eating most of our meals there-just captivated by the views. The food is also terrific. The hotel is within easy walking distance of so many sites in the Old City. The staff is friendly and helpful. We had a room with a sea view and the beds were comfortable. What a gem of a hotel. october 2010
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The hotel was clean and the rooms adequate. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful. The buffet breakfast was good, and served in the terrace restaurant which had lovely views of both the Blue Mosque and The Bosphorus. The hotel is less than 10 minutes walk from Topkapi Palace and all the other attractions in Sultanahmet and train and tram to other areas of the city, however, it was an uphill walk. Our 4 day stay was most enjoyable and we were glad we stayed at this hotel
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I have stayed at the Armada Hotel in Istanbul twice now for conferences. The rooms are incredibly comfortable and clean. The breakfast is one of the best in the city - with beautiful views of the Marmara Sea, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. The hotel is impeccably clean and the staff is very helpful and welcoming. I would highly recommend staying at the Armada if you want to see the sites Sultanahmet - which are a short uphill walk away.
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The Armada is an excellent place to stay when visiting Istanbul. It is close to the sea but with easy access to the sites of the old section of Istanbul. The roof top breakfast is fantastic. The food is good and the view is great. You see the Blue Mosque, the Ayasofya and the sea from your table. We enjoyed walking along the sea in the evening.
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We really enjoyed our stay at the Armada. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The rooms were nicely furnished with everything we needed, and the hotel was located near the historical sites so that we easily walk to the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and many restaurants. We will definitely stay at the Armada when we visit Istanbul again.
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I was a little bit sceptical about the good reviews about the wonderful views and location but they were well deserved. The breakfast served on the covered terrace is terrific and the views of the sea on one side and the blue mosque on the other are spectacular. The rooms are comfortable and very clean. The staff was helpful without being annoying.
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