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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
1,434 reviews
Price from
£136
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
1,930 reviews
Price from
£217
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
1,311 reviews
Price from
£195
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
218 reviews
Price from
£88
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
1,732 reviews
Price from
£139
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
1,076 reviews
Price from
£245
per night

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  • HaciBayramHotel
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,434 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!

  • Luxx Garden Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,030 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.

    Very good location, clean room and varied breakfast.

  • Azra Sultan Hotel & Spa
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,513 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.

    Savas was very hsopitality for us. He was very kind

  • Mula Hotel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,507 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
     · 1,587 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.

    Fantastic service and amenities. Super friendly staff.

  • Sultan Hamit Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,906 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.

    Hotel was amazing. Staff very nice and quick check in.

  • Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,146 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
     · 1,490 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

Budget hotels near Basilica Cistern

  • Atlantis Royal Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,950 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

  • Kumru Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,201 reviews

    Featuring a renovated building with a unique architecture and stylish interiors, this design hotel is located in the historical Sultanahmet district.

    Friendly staff, good location, great value for money

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

    Located within a 11-minute walk of Blue Mosque and 0.7 miles of Hagia Sophia, Sareban Hotel Istanbul provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Istanbul.

    Excellent hotel, superb hosts. Highly recommended.

  • Hotel Esve Istanbul
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 165 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Hotel Esve Istanbul is located in the center of Istanbul, a 5-minute walk from Basilica Cistern. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

    Прекрасно местоположение, персонала отзивчив. Хотела е чист

  • Fidelya Boutique Hotel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 184 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.

    The location, confortable , easy check in , great host

  • Hodegon Suite Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 313 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.

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  • Efzen hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 518 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
     · 658 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.

Hotels with great access to Basilica Cistern!

  • Tin Suites
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 101 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

  • White House Hotel Istanbul
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,930 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
     · 1,311 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

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

    Located in Istanbul and with Blue Mosque reachable within a 13-minute walk, 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
     · 2,311 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.

    Extremely nice and helpful staff and perfect position

  • The Magnaura Palace Hotel
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,076 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
     · 345 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

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

    Well situated in the center of Istanbul, Turna Hotel has 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 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.

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 £76.59 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,591 reviews
    The location. Next to basilica cistern, hagia sophia, blue mosque and topkapi palace.
    Preeti Nitisha
    Mauritius
  • From £76.68 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 958 reviews
    The location of this hotel is excellent it’s just walking distance from many of the main sights like Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. The rooms are very clean and the Turkish breakfast served is delicious. The staff are also very friendly and helpful and even gave us a free upgrade upon arrival and we had a nice spacious room.
    David
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £144.84 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,834 reviews
    A great location to walk a short distance to most major attractions in the area, including Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Obelisk, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Palace, etc as well as restaurants and shopping, with tram right outside. Hotel was cute and cozy, breakfast was good.
    Charis
    Canada
  • From £209.64 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 411 reviews
    Great location, right next to the beautiful Gulhane Park and steps away from Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, etc. Delicious breakfast with a good selection of warm and cold choices. Afternoon tea with simit is an added bonus. The staff is warm and welcoming.
    Michelle
    United States of America
  • From £76.59 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,591 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 £266.01 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 91 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

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