4/5 - Good
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Istanbul Archaeology Museums
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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Sultanahmet
Price was €420, price is now €288 per person
€288
per person
23 Jan - 26 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Istanbul (IST)
18/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Overall I would rate the hotel as a 3 star not a 4 star hotel. It was very convenient to Istanbul attractions. We walked to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sofia Mosque in a 15 minute uphill walk. It was entirely safe except for the Turkish rug salesmen around the mosques. The calls for prayer were loud, but this is all over the city. We also walked to the Basilica cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and Galata Bridge and Tower on easy walks. I feel that the hotels location is its biggest asset. There are a large number of restaurants and nightlife immediately adjacent to the hotel. We had 2 free nights from Turkish Airlines and added 2 additional nights for a total of 4. The breakfast was good and we ate dinner in the hotel restaurant 2 nights. I would definitely stay there again. Istanbul is a lively vibrant city.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Richmond Istanbul
Taksim
Price was €604, price is now €307 per person
€307
per person
23 Jan - 26 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Istanbul (IST)
8.8/10 Excellent! (954 reviews)
The room was clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was substantial and had lots of variety. The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Marmara Pera
Taksim
Price was €406, price is now €300 per person
€300
per person
23 Jan - 26 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Istanbul (IST)
16.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
The room was clean with great views over the marmara sea and towards the asian side. Everything was ready for us when we arrived. There’s robes and slippers. The shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and lotion were all zero parabens and zero soap. We weren’t able to use the pool as it was already cold and they have closed it for the season now. We did not include breakfast with our booking as we intended to eat out for most of the stay. The location of the hotel is just one street away from istiklal street and a few minutes walk to the galata tower and area which is so busy and buzzing at night. Amazing as its very close to everything. The karakoy tram to get to sultanahmet is also short walking distance downhill. Great stay. Will be back again, hopefully when there is a bosphorus view room available.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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Reviews of Istanbul Archaeology Museums
4.2
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Lots of interesting artefacts. Could do with a bit more information in English and in some places the lighting was quite poor.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Good place to buy the museum card as queuses are short, then carry on up the hill to the Topapki Palace etc
4/5 - Good
Jo
Half of it is closed for renovation- but the half that's open has some very impressive exhibits.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveller
The museum is in the middle of major renovations. 80% of it is closed (and you only find out after you buy the tickets)
3/5 - Okay
Joy
A rather large part of the Museum being restored and closed to the public hence above rating.
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