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HaciBayramHotel

Hotel in Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul (0.3 miles from Basilica Cistern)

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

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9.9
Exceptional
1,389 reviews
Price from
$184
per night

White House Hotel Istanbul

Hotel in Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul (0.1 miles from Basilica Cistern)

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....

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9.8
Exceptional
1,912 reviews
Price from
$299
per night

Four-G Hotel

Hotel in Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul (0.3 miles from Basilica Cistern)

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 5-minute walk from Column of Constantine.

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9.8
Exceptional
1,269 reviews
Price from
$289
per night

Asilzade Hotel Sirkeci

Hotel in Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul (0.3 miles from Basilica Cistern)

Conveniently set in the center of Istanbul, Asilzade Hotel Sirkeci is within a 8-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and 0.4 miles of Spice Bazaar.

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9.7
Exceptional
205 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Hotel Poem

Hotel in Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul (0.2 miles from Basilica Cistern)

Located in the center of Sultanahmet, just a short walk from the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, this special class category hotel offers a cheerful atmosphere and great-value accommodations overlooking...

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9.6
Exceptional
1,716 reviews
Price from
$195
per night

The Magnaura Palace Hotel

Hotel in Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul (0.2 miles from Basilica Cistern)

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

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9.6
Exceptional
1,065 reviews
Price from
$191
per night

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  • HaciBayramHotel
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,389 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.

    Location is fabulous. Room was clean. Service was exceptional!

  • Azra Sultan Hotel & Spa
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,459 reviews

    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.

    Everything is good) The housekeepimg - is perfect!

  • Mula Hotel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,462 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Mula Hotel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 10-minute walk from Blue Mosque. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    Very well finished with lovely quality contemporary touches.

  • Aprilis Deluxe Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,520 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.

    Awesome personal and service. Thank you for this week

  • Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,088 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Istanbul, Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant.

    Excellent location. Helpful staff. Amazing breakfast.

  • RW BOUTIQUE HOTEL
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,455 reviews

    Well set in the center of Istanbul, RW BOUTIQUE HOTEL provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant.

    wonderful room. wonderful breakfast. friendly staff

  • Sultan Suleyman Palace Hotel & Spa
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,965 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Istanbul, Sultan Suleyman Palace Hotel & Spa provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    The staff is extremely kind and caring, the breakfast was also amazing!

  • Henna Hotel Istanbul
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2,575 reviews

    Henna Hotel Istanbul has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Istanbul. Popular points of interest nearby include Topkapi Palace, Column of Constantine and Spice Bazaar.

    Very new, room was spacious and clean . Service was excellent, we felt very welcomed.

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  • Atlantis Royal Hotel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,929 reviews

    Well located in the center of Istanbul, Atlantis Royal Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and 0.6 miles of Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

    my stay was very nice especially Emir helped me a lot

  • Fidelya Boutique Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 171 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Fidelya Boutique Hotel is located a 13-minute walk from Blue Mosque, 0.8 miles from Hagia Sophia and a 14-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.

    Great position to explore Istanbul. Very friendly and helpful staff

  • Vera Life Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 415 reviews

    Attractively set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Vera Life Hotel is located a 14-minute walk from Blue Mosque, 0.6 miles from Basilica Cistern and a 4-minute walk from Column of Constantine.

    Staffs are amazing.. Well behaved and helped.. Give 👍

  • Hodegon Suite Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 303 reviews

    Well situated in Istanbul, Hodegon Suite Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Column of Constantine, Topkapi Palace and Spice Bazaar.

    ask permission and places to Ismail he is doing best

  • Efzen hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 501 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 10-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Efzen hotel provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very nice to stay and the stuff there very helpful

  • HOME QUALITY HOTEL
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 635 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, HOME QUALITY HOTEL is located in the center of Istanbul, a 11-minute walk from Blue Mosque.

    The personal at the reception was exceptional, very social and helpfull.

  • Cape Palace Hotel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 842 reviews

    Located in Istanbul and with Hagia Sophia reachable within a 9-minute walk, Cape Palace Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Excellent staff. Best location. Room was clean and tidy.

  • sultanahmet musıc house
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 248 reviews

    Attractively set in Istanbul, sultanahmet musıc house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Nice location, good price and clean room. Next time here

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  • White House Hotel Istanbul
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,912 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.

    The style was so luxurious and the service amazing

  • Four-G Hotel
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,269 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 5-minute walk from Column of Constantine.

    Location was very close to the tram line and blue mosque

  • Tin Suites
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 84 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Istanbul, Tin Suites has continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Loved the location; staff and how nice the rooms were

  • Zeyn Otel Istanbul
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2,284 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.

    Very welcoming stuff, clean, safe and good breakfast

  • The Magnaura Palace Hotel
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,065 reviews

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

    Fantastic welcome, lovely clean modern room, brilliant location.

  • Nea Suites Old City
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 340 reviews

    Only 2297 feet to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Nea Suites Old City is a 15-minute walk to the Blue Mosque. It offers spacious suites with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

    Nice hotel, perfect location and the staff are polite

  • Gulhane Hotel Old City
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 15 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Istanbul, Gulhane Hotel Old City has continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    La ubicación, la decoracion, el silencio y el personal dispuesto a ayudarte en todo.

  • World Heritage Center Hotel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,822 reviews

    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 services- people and their good will to help you.

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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  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Finally reopened after a long restauration.

    Finally reopened after a long restauration. THey have done a fanatsrtic job with the lighting and incorporating modern sculpture. Book online and reserve a spot. Do not waste time in line. Do not miss this place.
    Hristijan
    North Macedonia
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    It is nothing quite as bright as seen in pictures.

    It is nothing quite as bright as seen in pictures. It would have been of great significance in the life of Istanbul's then population that used its waters and of course the engineering skills that went into building it, but I feel there are a lot of other things one can spend time marvelling at in Istanbul rather than spend extra to see the basilica cistern. It wasn't even covered under the Turkey Museum Pass that we had, which gave access to virtually every place we wanted to go all over the country.
    Ruju Patel Carlson
    India

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  • From $105.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,566 reviews
    Excellent location! Walking distance (around 5 mins) to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and other tourist attractions. Room was clean and has complete toiletries. Breakfast was great! Complete Turkish breakfast. Easy check in and check out. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Guests have a discount on the restaurant downstairs.
    ROCHELLE
    Philippines
  • From $220.29 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    Will definitely recommend this hotel. It’s a NEW hotel in old city. The hotel is walking distance from Topkapi, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. It is also close to metro station and tram station. The room was spacious, clean and even sanitized. It’s not along the main road so it’s quiet, we had restful nights during our stay.
    Lara
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $95.04 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,960 reviews
    Very comfortable hotel, located very centrally and very close to the main monuments of Ayia Sofia and Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Basilica Cistern. Clean with comfortable beds and good breakfast, the neighborhood is noisy but cute with many restaurants to choose from. The staff very polite and helpful.
    Georgia
    Greece
  • From $68.40 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 550 reviews
    The hotel is located in the best location. Gulhane Park, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace are all around. The breakfast at the hotel was very delicious. the staff was attentive and helpfull, thank you Pamuk for all and the view was absolutely stunning.
    Lasha
    Georgia
  • From $164.18 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,089 reviews
    The best thing about this hotel is the location. It is right in the heart of the old city, and just a five minute walk from major attractions like the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. There are also dozens of local restaurants right on your doorstep, and the Metro tram stop is less than a two minute walk. It is situated on a pedestrian alley, so while there is some noise from the nearby restaurants etc, it wasn't excessively noisy. A great place to stay in the heart of the city.
    Selena
    Egypt
  • From $167.38 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 999 reviews
    Staff was outstanding. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Shemus, who was full of information and was very helpful during our stay, as were all reception staff. The breakfast was plentiful and fresh. A big bonus was that there was always a fresh baked baked good available all day to compliment the tea. Location was only a 5 or 10 minute walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern.
    Edward
    United States of America
  • From $101.01 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 716 reviews
    The hotel is in the perfect location for doing tourist activities in Sultanahmet - it's just around the corner from Gülhane Park, the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. It's also right by a tram stop and an easy walk to the ferry to the Anatolian side. The beds were comfortable and the complementary breakfast was delicious and hearty.
    Xoe
    Netherlands

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