White House Hotel Istanbul boasts 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.
Attractively situated in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Four-G Hotel is situated 800 metres from Hagia Sophia, 700 metres from Basilica Cistern and 400 metres from Column of Constantine.
Situated in the centre 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 accommodation overlooking...
Ideally situated in the centre of Istanbul, Luxx Garden Hotel features 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.
Set in Istanbul, 400 metres from Basilica Cistern, Azra Sultan Hotel & Spa features accommodation with a bar and private parking. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.
Everything is good) The housekeepimg - is perfect!
Boasting a garden, Mula Hotel is set in the centre of Istanbul, less than 1 km 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.
Well located in Istanbul, Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Attractively located in the centre of Istanbul, No12 Hotel Sultanahmet features buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
Good location, nearly every central and subway.
Rooms new
Situated within less than 1 km of Blue Mosque and a 13-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sareban Hotel Istanbul offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Istanbul.
Emir is the best and new hotel clean hotel and best hotel
Well located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Fidelya Boutique Hotel is located 1.1 km from Blue Mosque, 1.3 km from Hagia Sophia and 1.2 km from Basilica Cistern.
Great position to explore Istanbul.
Very friendly and helpful staff
Attractively situated in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Vera Life Hotel is situated 1.2 km from Blue Mosque, 1 km from Basilica Cistern and 400 metres from Column of Constantine.
Staffs are amazing.. Well behaved and helped.. Give 👍
Situated conveniently in Istanbul, Hodegon Suite Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Column of Constantine, Topkapi Palace and Spice Bazaar.
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Efzen hotel features free WiFi throughout the property and views of city in Istanbul. The property is located 1.4 km from Topkapi Palace, 1.9 km from Spice Bazaar and 4 km from Suleymaniye Mosque.
Very nice to stay and the stuff there very helpful
White House Hotel Istanbul boasts 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
Attractively situated in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Four-G Hotel is situated 800 metres from Hagia Sophia, 700 metres from Basilica Cistern and 400 metres from Column of Constantine.
Location was very close to the tram line and blue mosque
Attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, Motto By Mula Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.
The size of the room is perfect, very clean and very new
Only 700 metres 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
Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Turna Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking for guests who drive.
Very responsive and helpful host. Very close to main attractions.
Basilica Cistern
This cavernous space is the largest remaining Byzantine cistern 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 atmospheric walkways and marvel at the intricacy of its 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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The hotel is clean and modern with comfy beds and a clean room. good choice at breakfast and reception were very helpful. The location is within a few mins walk to Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque and Basilica Cistern.
LOCATION is very near 10 mins to Sultanahmet Square where Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern. Alot of shops along the way, supermarket, restaurants nearby all within walking 3-5 mins. Staff Sunat ,Saeid, Serkan and Mohammed are very helpful.
We had a family suite and the facilities were as mentioned on the website and the place was very clean and organized. The staff were super kind and friendly. Everything was great and comfortable. Also, the location is suitable for easily accessing many landmarks, such as Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and also Grand Bazaar. In the neighbourhood around there, there are lots of great cafes and restaurants and is a very good area for walking and having meals.
Super excellent location, less than 3 minutes walk from Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. View from the room of Hagia Sophia was super amazing - we took the twin room on the 4th floor. Staff were really friendly and helpful - shoutout to the team for the excellent service! Breakfast provided was a standard Turkish breakfast buffet, but the views from the restaurant was brilliant. Loved the entire experience, highly recommended!
Loved the constant feedback and the friendliness of the staff.
The hotel is also very central - within 5 minutes walk of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace and the Basilica Cisterne.
You couldn’t pick a better location for the blue mosque, aya sophia , basilica cistern are all within minutes. The staff are so friendly. The breakfast are fresh, good selection of turkish food and european. The hotel is spotlessly clean, everthing was perfect.
New Hotel in the centre of the old city within a 10 minute walk to the main historical attractions i.e Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. The staff could not have been more friendly and cooperative nothing was a problem from booking a river tour to sorting out our Taxi issue ( that we had booked on line). The room was clean, comfortable with modern facility’s. Numerous restaurants,shops and tram stop within a five minutes walk from the hotel.
This hotel is conveniently located surrounded by restaurants and souvenirs shops, only 5 minutes from Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Basilica Cistern, etc. Staff is incredibly friendly and caring. They helped me booking some fun activities and were always eager to assist. Breakfasts are so delicious, wide range of options and loved the salads! Also in the afternoons there is always tea, coffee and snacks available for free for all the guests. Thank you so much to everyone at Novano for a wonderful time!
The staff is very friendly. If you need anything, such as room cleaning or toilet paper, you can simply ask at the reception. The location is very close to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace. It's also near a tram station, although you will have to go through a steep incline to reach it."
The hotel is in a great location in the city center - loads of choices for restaurants and very close walking distance to Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cisterns, Hagia Sophia... all the top landmarks. The staff are very helpful and friendly; they helped us find a private guide and some shops we were searching for during our stay.
Eden
Switzerland
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Agia Sofia is a must, Basilica Cistern and The Topkapi Palace
Agia Sofia is a must, Basilica Cistern and The Topkapi Palace. The Bosphorus tour is also interesting and the scenery is absolutely fantastic. The mix between ancient Christiasn, Romans, Otomans is an Invaluable experience.
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Anonymous
Ancient sites like the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Valens Aqueduct -- to name just three of many -- can be visited, touched, photographed and admired
Ancient sites like the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Valens Aqueduct -- to name just three of many -- can be visited, touched, photographed and admired.
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Ken
United States
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Musuem, Basilica Cistern
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Musuem, Basilica Cistern
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Mymona
South Africa
Agia Sofia , Basilica Cistern , Ecumenical Patriarch and the Great School of Greek Nation
Agia Sofia , Basilica Cistern , Ecumenical Patriarch and the Great School of Greek Nation . Istanbul means " going to Town " - Greek word .
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OLGA
Greece
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern
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ZED
Malaysia
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