The Marmara Pera HotelvsArmada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, The Marmara Pera Hotel scores slightly better than Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel. The Marmara Pera Hotel scores 82 with positive reviews from 7 publications including Star Service, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
The Marmara Pera Hotel
Mesrutiyet Caddesi Tepebasi, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"One of the city’s truly great hotels built to house the original passengers arriving from Paris on the Orient Express."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A great location in the midst of Beyoğlu's major entertainment enclave makes this high-rise modern hotel an excellent choice." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"To stay in the center of it all, try the Marmara Pera, which hosts Mikla, one of Istanbul’s chicest restaurants, on its top two floors." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In the cultural heart of Beyoğlu and housed in a solid stone building this hotel was once the Libyan consulate."
Star Service
"Virtually opposite the famous Pera Palace, this hotel rises high in a 17-story tower block above its neighbors." Full review
i
The young staffers do a fine job at reception although individual requests tend to get overlooked in the rush.
Jetsetter
"Sleek high-rise hotel with Midcentury-style rooms, a top-notch Scando-Turkish restaurant and a rooftop pool." Full review
Time Out
"The Marmara Pera offers the nostalgia of the 30’s and romance of the 70’s in 202 comfortable and modernly designed rooms and 3 suites." Full review
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
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
i
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