Located at the heart of Istanbul's historical peninsula, surrounded by the ancient city walls and with views of two of the most magnificent masterpieces of world architecture, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Hotel Armada offers a unique experience to the visitor. Open for service since 1994, the building was constructed on the site of a series of row houses which were built for the marine soldiers of the famed Ottoman Admiral Hayrettin Pasha (Barbarossa) in the 16th century. In reconstructing the building old engravings depicting the houses were used as the houses themselves were completely demolished during a fire and Armada was designed to the facade architecture of its original. Elements of modern comfort and convenience have been carefully blended into the historical atmosphere both in the exterior and in the interior design.

The hotel features Armada Sera restaurant and Reis and Levent conference rooms. Hotel Armada has created a different kind of atmosphere in the ancient district of Ahirkapi, setting a successful example to the restoration of more historical buildings in the area, which are one by one being returned back to life. With new and different locations such as Armada Garden, Sabahattin The Fisherman, Ahirkapi Pastry Shop and Alafranga Restaurant, Armada has set a contemporary example of the "cluster model", which is deeply rooted in the traditional Turkish urban architecture...

  The rooms, decorated in the Ottoman style with traditional Edirnekari woodwork painting, are a graceful blend of past and present and offer all modern amenities; central heating and cooling, direct dial telephone, minibar, cable television,hair dryers and private safety boxes. There are 110 rooms, 16 of which are interconnected and 2 are fully equipped for wheelchair access.

Electricity: 220 volts / 50 cycle. Private garrage with the capacity of 110 vehicles

Bathroom
Along with the traditionally decorated rooms, the private bathrooms are modern. They all have tub and hairdryers, with their natural green and white soaps and specially knitted "Bursa" towels...

Breakfast
Turkish style breakfast with an open buffet with home made jams and pastries from the Armada's own bakery are included in the accommodation...

  Lobby Lounges, Restaurant, 24 Hour Reception, Private Parking (Indoor), Lift, Library, Roof Garden, Laundry / Cleaning, Safe Deposit Boxes, Breakfast Room, Doctor on call, American Buffet Breakfast, Bar, Private Parking

  Armada Teracce
The Terrace is a beautiful, rooftop retreat with spectacular views of the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus on one side, and the Blue Mosque and the St. Sophia on the other. The Terrace is open all summer as a restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy a fine meal, relax with a drink, or just come to admire the views. The Terrace (summer only) can host 250 people with for dinner and 300 people for cocktail arrangements.

Armada Sera
The magnificent views can also be enjoyed during the winter in the glassed-in Sera Restaurant on the terrace which serves traditional Istanbul cuisine in a beautiful setting. The Sera can accommodate 80 people for dinner and 120 people for cocktail arrangements.

Ahırkapı Restaurant
The Ahirkapi Restaurant has hosted many local cultural events with its traditional Istanbul turn of the century design and cuisine. Every weekend you can enjoy live music from the Rembetiko group playing traditional turkish and greek music, and an assembly of musicians playing "fasil" traditional songs from Istanbul. Every sunday is "Tango Night" when local people come to celebrate, dance, and recapture the spirit of the 1930's, a time when the tango was much loved by Istanbul citizens.

Radio Bar
With its permanent display of 50s and 60s radios the Radio Bar evokes the atmosphere of a bygone era. Radio bar hosts special events such as birthday parties, special parties...

Armada Garden
The garden of an old wooden house restored to revitalize traditional Istanbul garden culture... There is a small fountain, old style stone oven, and bay, mulberry and sour cherry trees where you can sit and enjoy special grilled and oven baked dishes while listening to live traditional Turkish music. The Armada Garden (summer only) can seat 150 people for dinner and 250 people for cocktail arrangements...

Sabahattin, The Fisherman
Sabahattin is originally from Trilye (Zeytinbag, Mudanya) to the southeast of the Sea of Marmara and comes from a family who appreciates the sea and its fish. He now welcomes guests in this traditional wooden frame house all year round, with his sons always at hand to help him… During the summer months, some of the tables spill out onto the street.

  Have you ever considered using this unique location for your conference, meeting or other special events?

All with 3 m high ceilings, "BOSSE Professional" audio-visual system facilities, A/C. Three of the rooms benefit from daylight (Preveze, Reis, Levend II).