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HaciBayramHotel

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

Well 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
1,438 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

White House Hotel Istanbul

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

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.

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9.8
Exceptional
1,934 reviews
Price from
£240
per night

Four-G Hotel

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

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.

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9.8
Exceptional
1,318 reviews
Price from
£195
per night

Asilzade Hotel Sirkeci

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

Located in the centre of Istanbul, Asilzade Hotel Sirkeci is situated 700 metres from Basilica Cistern and 700 metres from Spice Bazaar.

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9.7
Exceptional
222 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Hotel Poem

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

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...

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9.6
Exceptional
1,733 reviews
Price from
£149
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 150 metres from Blue Mosque and 250 metres from Hagia Sophia.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,086 reviews
Price from
£245
per night

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  • HaciBayramHotel
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,438 reviews

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

    The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable

  • Luxx Garden Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,031 reviews

    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.

  • Azra Sultan Hotel & Spa
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,519 reviews

    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.

    Savas was very hsopitality for us. He was very kind

  • Mula Hotel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,513 reviews

    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.

  • Aprilis Deluxe Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,602 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Blue Mosque, Aprilis Deluxe Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

    Fantastic service and amenities. Super friendly staff.

  • Sultan Hamit Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,915 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, 700 metres from Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hamit Hotel features accommodation with a garden and private parking. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

    The hotel staff are very nice and polite. breakfast is excellent

  • Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3,158 reviews

    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.

    Excellent location. Helpful staff. Amazing breakfast.

  • RW BOUTIQUE HOTEL
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,495 reviews

    In a prime location in the centre of Istanbul, RW BOUTIQUE HOTEL provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant.

    wonderful room. wonderful breakfast. friendly staff

Budget hotels near Basilica Cistern

  • Sareban Hotel Istanbul
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 244 reviews

    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.

    Excellent hotel, superb hosts. Highly recommended.

  • Blue Zerzevan Konak Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 103 reviews

    Boasting a restaurant, Blue Zerzevan Konak Hotel is set in the centre of Istanbul, 600 metres from Hagia Sophia. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

    team's hospitality, location, rates, good room

  • Hodegon Suite Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 313 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Istanbul, Hodegon Suite Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    ask permission and places to Ismail he is doing best

  • Efzen hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 525 reviews

    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

  • HOME QUALITY HOTEL
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 661 reviews

    Boasting a terrace, HOME QUALITY HOTEL is situated in the centre of Istanbul, less than 1 km from Blue Mosque.

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

  • Pege Hotel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 716 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the centre of Istanbul, Pege Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

    The room is clean & the staff are accomodating

  • Lebon Little Palace Blue
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 194 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, 450 metres from the Blue Mosque, Lebon Little Palace Blue offers accommodation with a garden, private parking and a terrace.

    The parking spot, the location and the hospitality.

  • Royal Suites Sultanahmet
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 552 reviews

    Well set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Royal Suites Sultanahmet is located 1.1 km from Blue Mosque, 1.1 km from Basilica Cistern and 1.2 km from Hagia Sophia.

    Everything. Mr Hakan is such a nice gentleman man.

Hotels with great access to Basilica Cistern!

  • Tin Suites
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Tin Suites offers continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Loved the location; staff and how nice the rooms were

  • White House Hotel Istanbul
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,934 reviews

    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

  • Four-G Hotel
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,319 reviews

    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

  • Rose Apartments
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Istanbul and with Blue Mosque reachable within 1.1 km, Rose Apartments provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Отель был очень чистым и все было прекрасно гостеприимство персонала на высшем уровне района очень тихий и красивый 15/20 минут от всех главных достопримечательностей кто приезжает отдыхать советую всем спасибо за тёплый прием

  • Zeyn Otel Istanbul
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2,319 reviews

    Located in the centre of Istanbul, Zeyn Otel Istanbul is set less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.

    Extremely nice and helpful staff and perfect position

  • The Magnaura Palace Hotel
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,086 reviews

    Located in the heart of Sultanahmet area, this hotel is just 150 metres from Blue Mosque and 250 metres from Hagia Sophia.

    Fantastic welcome, lovely clean modern room, brilliant location.

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

    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

  • Turna Hotel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 223 reviews

    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.

Planning a trip to see the Basilica Cistern? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 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 £49.42 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 637 reviews
    The hotel is in the heart of Istanbul, located only a 8min walk to historical sites such as The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. It’s very charming and has a mix of Turkish classic design with a modern touch. It’s very clean and the staff are exceptional. They sorted the transport for us to and from the airport and helped with every request we had. The breakfast was varied and delicious! Thank you Ersari hotel for making this trip very special. We will definitely come back soon!
    Andrea
    United Kingdom
  • From £139.86 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 503 reviews
    It is very near to Sultanamet Square where most of the tourist spots are located like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, even the Grand Bazaar is quiet near. There are also a lot of restaurants and establishments in the area. Public transport is very accesible. The hotel can also help you book tours and activities if you want to go to other places outside Istanbul.
    Marge Abrina
    Philippines
  • From £118.07 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 136 reviews
    The staff were great. The bed comfy, the balcony cute, and the view well old sultanahmet what can you say. The hotel was close to all the major attractions Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern. All these places in walking distance. Restaurants everywhere and of course Turkish Delight 😊.
    Ian Lyons
    Australia
  • From £134.93 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,409 reviews
    Amazing location, within 10min walk from Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar
    Hannu
    United Kingdom
  • From £143.63 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 584 reviews
    The location was perfect, a few minutes walk from Hagia Sofia, Topkapi, Basilica Cisterna, lots of restaurants around. Breakfast was ok, but the same each day.
    Claudia
    Romania
  • From £158.08 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 477 reviews
    Location - very close to major tourist attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Friendly and helpful staff Proximity to restaurants, transport and amenities
    Sivakumaran
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2,319 reviews
    The hotel is located few hundreds meters from tourist area of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazar, ... The hotel manager and personnel is very kind and ready to help with information and advices. Breakfast was good with enough choices
    trCalin
    Romania
  • From £116.69 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 496 reviews
    We loved everything. The hotel’s location is awesome, near Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi and Basilica Cistern. Our room was small but cozy and clean.
    Andreea
    Romania
  • From £146.72 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2,649 reviews
    My cousin and I had a wonderful stay here. The location of the hotel is only a few minutes walk to the Sultahmet area (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica cistern) which was important for our short stay. The rooms were spotless and serviced every day. Breakfast was amazing with a huge variety of savoury and sweet options. The staff were so helpful and friendly. And of course the rooftop was stunning, with 360 degree views across to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia as well as the Bosphorus. I couldn’t fault my stay here.
    Nusrat
    Australia
  • From £103.46 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,205 reviews
    Where to start. The hotel was perfectly sited for the four main cultural attractions: the Blue Mosque; the Aya Sofia; the Topkapi Palace; and the Basilica Cistern. There were some fabulous restaurants nearby, including the Lale Sultan on the corner, and the Arch bistro was amazing. But more than that, the staff were just superb. Nothing was too much trouble. Helpful, friendly, and informative.
    Frederic
    United Kingdom

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