Surrounded by ancient city walls in the heart of Istanbul's historical peninsula, your stay at the Armada Hotel will be a unique experience. You will have a great view of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, tow of the world’s greatest example of architecture. The hotel itself is modelled after 16th century row houses of the marine soldiers of Barbarossa, the famous Ottoman Admiral Hayrettin Pasha. A number of other historic buildings such as Armada Garden, Sabahattin the Fisherman, Ahirkapi Pastry Shop, Alafranga Restaurant and Café de l'Institut have been renovated as part of the hotel unique approach to combining modern comfort and conveniences with living history. Hotel Armada is only a nice stroll away from famous historical Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Museum, Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, Topkapi Museum and the Archaeology Museum.