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Hotel Saint Sophia, hotel in Istanbul

Set in a 19th-century building and totally renovated in 2013, Hotel Saint Sophia has views over Hagia Sophia courtyard and offers luxurious rooms decorated with marble and teak wood.

Mr. Emrah and the rest of his team, an extremely friendly group made sure me and my family were comfortable during our stay. Always asked if we needed anything, and always with a smile on their faces. I would definitely go back there. Thank you for your great service.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,366 reviews
Price from
$152.16
1 night, 2 adults
Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City, hotel in Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet district, Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City is within a walking distance from historical sites such as Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque.

The staff were very helpful, and the location is excellent. Also they have a nice spa area and the service is very good.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
3,218 reviews
Price from
$105.74
1 night, 2 adults
Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA, hotel in İstanbul

In a prime location in the center of Istanbul, Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

Veysel and Suat were very helpful and kind. We enjoyed the stay
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,066 reviews
Price from
$189.55
1 night, 2 adults
White House Hotel Istanbul, hotel in Istanbul

White House Hotel Istanbul features a prime location in the heart of the Historical Peninsula, within walking distance to many attractions including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar....

This beautiful boutique hotel was in the perfect location. The staff are so helpful, so attentive, so sweet, and the owner is very diligent and welcoming. He adds so many extra touches, from the moment you arrive to the moment you check out. He even added unexpected strawberries and chocolate on the first night, to wine on the second. We are so happy to have found this hotel for our visit to old city.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
1,829 reviews
Price from
$244.93
1 night, 2 adults
World Heritage Center Hotel, hotel in Sultanahmet

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, World Heritage Center Hotel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 3-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.

Location, clean room, view!!!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,839 reviews
Price from
$98.17
1 night, 2 adults
No12 Hotel Sultanahmet, hotel in Fatih

Attractively located in Istanbul, No12 Hotel Sultanahmet has a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel has family rooms.

Nice comfortable place in the city center
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
3,550 reviews
Price from
$118.18
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,307 reviews

    Attractively located in the center of Istanbul, Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Great location, breakfast and super helpful staff.

  • Carina Gold Hotel And Restaurant
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,450 reviews

    Ideally located in Istanbul, Carina Gold Hotel And Restaurant has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Amazing location and great staff, enjoyed the stay.

  • Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,066 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Istanbul, Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

    Location. Mr. Veysel and all stuff were very friendly

  • Marius Hotel
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,098 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Istanbul, Marius Hotel is within a 8-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and 700 yards of Spice Bazaar.

    Location is the best. Friendly helpful staff. A memorable experience.

  • HaciBayramHotel
    Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1,896 reviews

    Conveniently located in Istanbul, HaciBayramHotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a terrace.

    Everything including the lovely and helpful staff.

  • Luxx Garden Hotel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,282 reviews

    Ideally set in the center of Istanbul, Luxx Garden Hotel has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    It was great to have breakfast included. Thank you.

  • Mula Hotel
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2,095 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Mula Hotel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 9-minute walk from Blue Mosque. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    Breakfast was good but expensive, staff were excellent.

  • Aprilis Deluxe Hotel
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,005 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 11-minute walk from Blue Mosque, Aprilis Deluxe Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

    Amazing staff, comfortable room, excellent location

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  • Sultan Hamit Hotel
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,503 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 7-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hamit Hotel has accommodations with a garden and private parking. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    Window at roof that İ can open and enjoy wind breeze.

  • Begonville Mansion Oldcity
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,168 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 13-minute walk from Blue Mosque, Begonville Mansion Oldcity features views of the city.

    The location The food The cleanliness The comfort The friendly staff

  • Boss Hotel Sultanahmet
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,544 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Boss Hotel Sultanahmet is set 2297 feet from Column of Constantine, 0.6 mi from Suleymaniye Mosque and 2133 feet from Hagia Sophia.

    Clean. Great location. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.

  • Primero Hotel
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,239 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Primero Hotel is located a 11-minute walk from Blue Mosque, 0.6 miles from Basilica Cistern and a 3-minute walk from Column of Constantine.

    Warm and welcoming Staff especially Veysel and Reşad

  • Hotel Empress Zoe
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,190 reviews

    Hotel Empress Zoe is located in Istanbul, 1312 feet from Hagia Sophia, and has a garden. The property is located less than 0.6 mi from Blue Mosque and 1.2 mi from Column of Constantine.

    The old building frescoes pictures and the location

  • Şebnem Hotel
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,347 reviews

    Şebnem Hotel is set in the Fatih district in İstanbul, 984 feet from Hagia Sophia and 1312 feet from Blue Mosque. You can enjoy a cup of coffee while overlooking to panoramic view of Bosphorus.

    Cozy hotel in the city center with a beautiful terrace!

  • Saruhan Hotel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,203 reviews

    Located in the heart of the Old City, just 1969 feet from the Blue Mosque. The hotel is close to Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of Istanbul.

    Everything, perfect location and the staff were amazing

  • Abelia Mansion Hotel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 186 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, Abelia Mansion Hotel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 10-minute walk from Blue Mosque.

    Late check in about 01:30 ,the breakfast was very nice

Hotels with great access to Basilica Cistern!

  • Holiday Airport Hotel
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Holiday Airport Hotel has rooms with private balconies in the center of Istanbul. The property provides free shuttle service and room service for guests.

  • Garden House
    Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Located conveniently in Istanbul, Garden House has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 2-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

    Хорошее расположение, тихо, уютно, чисто, прекрасный персонал!

  • White House Hotel Istanbul
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1,829 reviews

    White House Hotel Istanbul features a prime location in the heart of the Historical Peninsula, within walking distance to many attractions including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.

    Very good location. Very servicminded and welcoming staff.

  • Four-G Hotel
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1,569 reviews

    Attractively set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Four-G Hotel is located a 9-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, 0.4 miles from Basilica Cistern and a 4-minute walk from Column of Constantine.

    All the staff members were warm and accommodating.

  • Zeyn Otel Istanbul
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2,381 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Istanbul, Zeyn Otel Istanbul is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and 0.6 miles of Basilica Cistern.

    I like everything and even the staff are wonderful.

  • Tin Suites
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 269 reviews

    Located conveniently in Istanbul, Tin Suites has a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

    Beautiful rooms, fuss-free service, great location

  • Thank You Hotel Sultanahmet
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 134 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, Thank You Hotel Sultanahmet is located in the center of Istanbul, a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia.

    Excellent location, friendly staff, very clean room

  • The Magnaura Palace Hotel
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1,051 reviews

    Located in the heart of Sultanahmet area, this hotel is just 492 feet from Blue Mosque and 820 feet from Hagia Sophia.

    The location is fantastic and friendly staff 10/10

Basilica Cistern

This cavernous space is the largest remaining Byzantine reservoir in Istanbul. Constructed in the 6th century, it originally provided water filtration for the Great Palace of Constantinople, and continued to supply the Topkapi Palace from 1453 until the modern day. Opened to the public in 1987, you can now explore its lit walkways and be amazed by the decorative, water-worn columns.

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  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Another interesting place that doesn't merit the long wait,...

    Another interesting place that doesn't merit the long wait, the high ticket price. This is only an hour's visit at most. Walk around this glorious city instead and soak up the atmosphere. I love places like the Cistern but this price doesn't match the experience and I can't stand being packed into a place with huge crowds of tourists.
    Ieseanca
    Romania
  • Scored 10
    10

    so glad I went here, you only need about 30 mins but its...

    so glad I went here, you only need about 30 mins but its beautiful and worth a visit. Beautifully lit and apparently there are concerts there sometimes which would be amazing. 800 TL (July 2024) Please note, no toilets (well, I didn't see any).
    Melanie
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    Atmospheric.

    Atmospheric. Not too busy when we visited, but you won't be alone. Admission fee but worth it. Exit is obvious, entrance around the corner. If there's a queue, say you want to pay with card and you might beat it, as we did.
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul is indeed a remarkable...

    The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul is indeed a remarkable historical site, and it has been used for cultural and artistic events like Night Shift (cultural performances, concerts, art exhibitions or other creative activities). I recommend checking the official website of the Basilica Cistern
    Cristina
    Brazil
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    An amazing example of how the re-use of old structure has aa...

    An amazing example of how the re-use of old structure has aa long, long history. If you have small children, remember that CO2 is heavier than air, and they might need to be carried for some of the way if they feel a little dizzy.
    WJ
    Australia
  • Scored 10
    10

    its a must visit place as while looking at it one wonders...

    its a must visit place as while looking at it one wonders the engineering and architect of that time and the kind of efforts which were made to create a nearly hidden, massive cistern. the ticket price of of 350 lira is a bit steep but since Sultanamet ( Blue Mosque) and Hagia Sofia( now when its a mosque) have no tickets, its OK. all are close by and could be visited in all in 2-3 hrs..
    Alok
    India

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  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,858 reviews
    Location is just perfect. Close to all attractions (3 to 8 mins walk covers Blue mosque, Hagia sofia, topkapi palace and basilica cistern. Also, smalls shops and restaurants are all around the hotel.
    Ariful
    United States
  • From $140.41 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 762 reviews
    Easy access to the metro just 1 min right in the middle of the two mosques Hagia sofia , sultan ahmed, very close by basilica cistern and ayasofia museum
    Mohammed
    United Arab Emirates

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