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Pera Palace HotelvsArmada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Both Pera Palace Hotel and Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pera Palace Hotel scores significantly better than Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel. Pera Palace Hotel is ranked #2 in Istanbul with praise from 10 publications like Afar Magazine, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
Pera Palace Hotel
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Hideaway Report
Time Out
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Mesrutiyet Cad. Tepebasi, No:52, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "If you have no nostalgic whimsy... this is a solid high-end hotel in a central part of town."
Oyster Luxury
"This opulent 115-room luxury hotel in Beyoglu is a historic icon dating back to 1895." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Luxury can be found elsewhere but if mystery and history appeal, you will love the atmosphere and original trappings."
Star Service "This hotel's forte is its character, not its comfort. However, the latter is slowly catching up, thanks to improvements. " Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Storied grande dame hotel in arty Beyoglu district, wonderfully refurbished to preserve period ambience." Full review
Time Out "Design in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles and features an indoor pool and luxurious rooms with city views...the 115 spacious rooms and suites are furnished with elegant details " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"They don’t come more history-filled or atmospheric than this, the hotel built by Belgian entrepreneur Georges Nagelmackers to accommodate travellers arriving on his Orient Express train from Paris." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the world’s iconic hotels, the Pera Palace first swung open its doors in 1892 and has been a meeting point for travelers in the city for more than 100 years." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"Designed by Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury, Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel has welcomed iconic figures like Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock since opening in 1892." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Modern luxury and Turkish history entwine at the Pera Palace hotel, a grand Art Nouveau beauty that was built for travelers on the Orient Express and over the years has hosted illustrious guests"
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Lonely Planet
Fodor's Star Service Oyster
Ahirkapi Sok. No 24, Cankurtaran, Fatih, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "Fresh flowers and a pond full of tortoises greet guests when they check in to this comfortable hotel." Full review
Fodor's "These comfortable accommodations are a 10-minute walk from Istanbul's main tourist sites, and most rooms look out either to the sea or over the Old City." Full review
Star Service "This highly regarded hotel, an easy walk from Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, attracts many groups with its varied facilities and spacious surroundings." Full review
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Some of the standard rooms have been converted to Superiors and widen the selection of rooms to request.
Oyster Mid-Range
"This 108-room mid-range hotel in a central part of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district is one of the largest in the area, making it a popular choice for tour groups as well as families." Full review
