Well set in the center of Istanbul, RW BOUTIQUE HOTEL provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant.
Yi
China
Location is great, staff are great, I didn’t have time for breakfast and they packed a sandwich for me, and the advised me leaving time that morning because there was a marathon and there would be traffic control.
Conveniently located in the center of Istanbul, HaciBayramHotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a terrace.
EVGENII
Russia
the most beautiful and valuable thing in this hotel is the staff. very caring and kind to every detail. and you will be pleasantly surprised when you see that the entire staff is like one big family that loves every guest and will always greet you as the most welcome guest. i will definitely come back to you again when i find myself in Istanbul again…
This charming hotel is quietly located in Istanbul’s lively Sultanahmet district, a 5-minute walk from the Blue Mosque. It offers free WiFi and an inner courtyard with a fountain.
Lars
Brazil
Very friendly and efficient staff. The cleaning lady was amazing. The view from the breakfast is fantastic. The hotel is located in a very touristic area, and you can´t walk the streets without being approached by bouncers trying to get you to enter the restaurant. This ends up being very tiresome. However, the area of the hotel is also where the main sites to visit are located, so it becomes a tradeoff where you want to stay.
Set in 19th-century building, this hotel offers rooms with free WiFi in the heart of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet District.
Oblyterate
Sweden
The location was amazing and the staff was very kind and helpful especially Suleiman and Kai!
The breakfast was great as well and the ladies in charge of both the cooking and cleaning were very hospitable!
Definitely recommend to stay here when visiting Istanbul!
Attractively located in Istanbul, Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Good location, nice hotel and very friendly stuff.
Conveniently located in the center of Istanbul, HaciBayramHotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a terrace.
Great staff, location and rooms could not be better
Ideally set in 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.
Very good location, clean room and varied breakfast.
Located in Istanbul, a 4-minute walk from Basilica Cistern, Azra Sultan Hotel & Spa provides accommodations with a bar and private parking. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.
Amazing experience start to finish, perfect location
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.
Very well located . Good breakfast and lovely staff
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.
Great roof top bar
Friendly staff and so welcoming
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.
Shafik, Omina, Hanafi, ON - all brilliant
100%
I loved the experience
Thank god
Tc
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.
The staff was helpful and focused on a customer’s needs.
Well located in the center of Istanbul, Atlantis Royal Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and half a mile of Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.
Very well situated and nice large room with stunning view!
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 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.
nice and kind staffs
good location and view
reasonable price
Located in Sultanahmet, Istanbul’s Old Town, Agora Guest house offers rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Hagia Sophia is 1969 feet away while The Blue Mosque is 1640 feet away.
Everything was really good and the staff was really nice
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.
Great breakfast with many different type of food every day. It was delicious!
In a prime location in the center of Istanbul, Blu Macel Hotel & Suites -Old City Sultanahmet provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service.
Lovely stay and Azer is very friendly! It was just great.
Well set in Istanbul, Garden Elisa Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant.
Завжди, вирішують будь-які проблеми, часте прибирання, все чисто та охайно!
Blue Mosque
Constructed between 1609 and 1616, the striking Sultan Ahmed Mosqueo—or "Blue Mosque"—is still a place of worship today. With no war victories to fund it, this expensive structure had to be paid for straight from the treasury – angering the Ottoman legal scholars of the time. Non-Muslim visitors are encouraged to visit, but should be respectful of the strict dress code.
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Scored 10
10
Blue Mosque Highlights:
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Blue Mosque Highlights:
1. Architectural marvel: Iconic Ottoman-style mosque with six minarets.
2. Stunning blue tiles: Over 20,000 handmade tiles adorn the interior.
3. Historic significance: Built in 1616 by Sultan Ahmed I.
4. Islamic art and culture: Intricate calligraphy, geometric patterns.
Must-see Attractions:
1. Interior tiles and calligraphy
2. Minbar (pulpit) and mihrab (prayer niche)
3. Sultan's Tomb
4. Courtyard and fountain
5. Stunning views of Hagia Sophia
Insights and Tips:
1. Dress modestly (cover shoulders, knees, and head).
2. Remove shoes before entering.
3. Women may be asked to wear a headscarf.
4. Avoid visiting during prayer times.
5. Guided tours available.
Visitors' Reviews:
- "Breathtaking beauty, serene atmosphere."
- "Incredible craftsmanship and history."
- "A must-visit in Istanbul."
Practical Information:
- Address: Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (closed during prayers)
- Admission: Free (donations welcome)
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly
Nearby Attractions:
1. Hagia Sophia
2. Topkapi Palace
3. Basilica Cistern
4. Grand Bazaar
5. Spice Bazaar
Interesting Facts:
- The mosque's official name is Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
- The blue tiles were made from ceramic and glass.
- The mosque can accommodate over 10,000 worshippers.
ABDUL HAM
Qatar
Scored 8.0
8.0
One of the most sought after architectural wonders.
One of the most sought after architectural wonders. It’s free. But dress appropriately. No bare shoulders, no bare knees and women need a scarf to cover their heads. Best to go prepared but you will also need given disposable covers at the entrance.
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Anonymous
India
Scored 10
10
There are many many well dressed VERY friendly and helpful...
There are many many well dressed VERY friendly and helpful men willing to show you around, avoid them, do not talk to them! They are all trying to sell you something. They can get aggressive if you engage them and the try to leave, best to avoid them and keep walking.
Adam
Canada
Scored 10
10
As a Lego enthusiast, my visit to the Blue Mosque in...
As a Lego enthusiast, my visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul was an experience filled with admiration and inspiration. The architectural grandeur and intricate design of the mosque immediately sparked ideas of how such a masterpiece could be recreated in Lego form.
The Blue Mosque, with its cascading domes and six slender minarets, presents a fascinating challenge from a Lego-building perspective. The symmetry and balance in its design, a hallmark of Islamic architecture, would require careful planning and a keen eye for detail to replicate using Lego bricks. The mosque's exterior, characterized by its harmonious proportions and majestic curves, would be an exciting and rewarding project to undertake, demanding the use of various shapes and sizes of Lego pieces.
Inside, the mosque's vast interior, dominated by the large central dome, is adorned with thousands of blue Iznik tiles. Capturing the essence of this intricate tile work in Lego would be a remarkable feat. The play of light through the 260 stained glass windows, which adds a dynamic element to the mosque's interior, could be imaginatively recreated using translucent Lego pieces to simulate the effect of light filtering through.
Moreover, the challenge of recreating the spiritual and serene ambiance of the mosque in a Lego model is intriguing. While Lego is often seen as a playful medium, it also offers immense potential for creating models that evoke a sense of reverence and peace, much like the atmosphere inside the Blue Mosque.
In essence, the Blue Mosque, as a subject for a Lego model, offers a rich blend of architectural complexity, historical depth, and artistic beauty. It stands as a testament to the creative possibilities that Lego offers to builders who are passionate about capturing the essence of the world's architectural wonders in brick form.
Lucas
Romania
Scored 10
10
Brilliant.
Brilliant. Headscarf trousers or long dress required for women to enter. Men require trousers . Short sleeves ok got men. Check the visitors entry times . Queue moves fast. Men swear socks in the mosque. Shoes left outside
Patricia
Scored 10
10
Sultanahmet is an overwhelmingly popular tourist destination...
Sultanahmet is an overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this relatively small area of Istanbul somehow manages to retain an air of peace and calm. This is the first time I entered inside Blue Mosque. It was 28 July 2023, Friday, we went inside Blue mosque before Jummah Prayer. We performed Jummah prayer and felt very blessed.
nazmulpasha
Bangladesh
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We liked the hotel. The staff was very helpful and supportive, gave us good advice on tourist places and stores. The view from the breakfast area is awesome - you see the sea, picturesque ships, old buildings. Location is great, just a few blocks from the Blue Mosque.
This hotel is near to all attractions. Ton of places to eat nearby. Tram is walking distance. Breakfast is delicious with variety of choices and restaurant has an awesome view of the Blue Mosque. Room is clean with daily housekeeping and supply. The staff is wonderful always ready to help out. Ismail is awesome, cannot thank him enough to help me through out the whole trip with places to visit, transportation and everything else. Irfan, Housekeeping, kitchen staff, you guys rock! Will definitely come back here next time I am in Istanbul.
Very near (5-min walk) to the key attractions of Istanbul; Blue Mosque, Ayasofia, etc.; the staff were extremely nice and helpful; there is a laundry service (200 Turkish lira per kg); the room I got was on top floor, with a lot of space and nice view; breakfast was also nice and simple. Also, next door is Massa Bistro, which is part of the establishment and as a hotel guest entitles you to 20% discount.
The hotel manager and the staff were excellent, they were very helpful, and on the last day they kept our luggages in the storage room until 3:30 PM. Thr hotel location is a 5 min walk from all attractions( Topkapi, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Cisterna Basilica). The hotel was very clean and the beds were confortable. Breakfast at the rooftop restaurant is excellent ( turkish cuisine) and the views are stunning - Bosphorus, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque. All in all an excellent stay!
This was in a great location to walk to all the main tourists attractions. Boutique type of hotel. The front desk was very helpful and gave us great advice a few times. It was close to shopping and mini markets. Easy walk to the Blue Mosque and other main areas. Wifi was very good. The included breakfast was okay.
The location was fantastic only a few minutes walk to the Blue Mosque. The hotel gives its guest an Istanbul card either $ already loaded onto it to use on the tram & metro. The breakfast was great and the dining area is so cute and cozy. The hospitality of the staff was exceptional and they are very helpful!
They leave snacks in the room daily and they’re different every day which is such a sweet gesture and greatly appreciated after a day out!
Overall a fantastic place to stay both for the quality of the hotel and location. I had a 4th floor room with a nice balcony. Clean updated room with comfortable bed and nice bathroom. The location to me was perfect. Walking distance to the grand bazar and blue mosque and other main attractions in Istanbul. Lots of small markets, restaurants and cafes nearby. Great place to get bachata steps outside hotel. Very nice, friendly staff as well.
The hotel is perfectly located for exploring Istanbul. The staff is very nice and helpful. The rooms with view on the sea are very nice as you can experience an amazing sunset if you have room on that side. It is a min away from many restaurants and cafes and 5 mins walk to the Blue Mosque. The breakfast is very good and breakfast area has amazing views. The rooms are very nice and clean. We absolutely loved our stay and would like to come back. Thank you to the amazing staff for making our stay memorable.
Location is excellent as a base to explore Istanbul, tram station in front of the hotel. Rooftop terrace has an amazing view overlooking the blue mosque and the sea, they serve coffee, tea and shisha here. Staff is friendly and ever so helpful. Yunus upgraded our room, massive thanks to him and all his colleagues!
Karina
Singapore
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