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Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul vs Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Swissotel The Bosphorus ranks significantly higher than Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel. Swissotel The Bosphorus scores 85 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Jetsetter, Star Service and Oyster.

Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
7 / 10
Bayildim Cad No 2, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
From $162 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Swissôtel is one of those brands that says quality, luxury, sophistication, and understated elegance." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Contemporary hilltop hotel in a residential quarter behind the Dolmabahçe Palace, with Istanbul's largest spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Run by the Raffles Group, Swissotel is the choice of many globetrotters when in Istanbul."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
89.0
"This "grand hotel" on a wooded hilltop sits on the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Once you pass the security barrier, staffers operate as sharply as they dress. Many and varied facilities give the hotel a somewhat resortlike feel, albeit one focused on business." Full review
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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