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Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus vs Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks significantly higher than Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 11 reviewers like Jetsetter, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.

Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
8 / 10
Ciragan Cad. No. 28, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $293 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel is a practically flawless center of hospitality and service." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"While the new Four Seasons definitely rivals the Kempinski in opulence and service, it stops short of outshining its neighbor."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This restored 19th-century Ottoman palace with two modern wings exudes luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This nineteenth-century Ottoman palace sits on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait and has "magnificent views" of the hills of Asia." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This luxury hotel in busy Besiktas is partially housed in the 19th-century Ottoman Atik Pasha palace on the European bank of the Bosporus." Full review
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Beside it is the Pool Bar and Grill, which serves light meals all day, and many guests choose to nosh underneath the lipstick-red fabric umbrellas by the pool.
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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
7 / 10
Ahirkapi Sok. No 24, Cankurtaran, Fatih, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $57 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Fresh flowers and a pond full of tortoises greet guests when they check in to this comfortable hotel." Full review
Fodor's 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 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 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