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Hotel Saint Sophia

Istanbul (200 ft from Basilica Cistern)

Set in a 19th-century building and totally renovated in 2013, Hotel Saint Sophia has views over Hagia Sophia courtyard and offers luxurious rooms decorated with marble and teak wood.

S
Siddharth
From
India
There can’t be a better location to stay in the Sultahnet district. Right next to Hagia Sophia and within 5 minutes walk to the main heritage buildings. Great breakfast, courteous and helpful staff. Also, they arrange a free parking for you nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,456 reviews
Price from
US$195.88
1 night, 2 adults

Antusa Design Hotel & Spa

Istanbul (500 ft from Basilica Cistern)

Antusa Design Hotel & Spa features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Istanbul. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.

E
Edina
From
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Very good hotel, great location, very kind and helpful staff...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,852 reviews
Price from
US$169.44
1 night, 2 adults

Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City

Istanbul (650 ft from Basilica Cistern)

Located in Sultanahmet district, Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City is within a walking distance from historical sites such as Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque.

O
Oryngul
From
Kazakhstan
This hotel is all about location, location, location. It's at the heart of the old city, close to Sultanahmet and all the historical sites you'd want to visit, including the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and more. The staff was very helpful and kind. It will definitely be my first choice if I get the chance to visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,328 reviews
Price from
US$230.32
1 night, 2 adults

Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA

Istanbul (750 ft from Basilica Cistern)

Well situated in Istanbul, Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

M
Madalina
From
Romania
Best staff ever! From the concierge to restaurant Manager, everyone was 100% client oriented, always smiling and remembering small details about each client. I highly recommend and we will get back for sure! The location is in the heart of ols city, very close to all the principal attractions and surrounded by locals. I highly recommend also the Kate restaurant!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,876 reviews
Price from
US$215.60
1 night, 2 adults

White House Hotel Istanbul

Istanbul (750 ft 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.

E
Eirini
From
Greece
Excellent service, excellent location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,755 reviews
Price from
US$302.60
1 night, 2 adults

World Heritage Center Hotel

Istanbul (800 ft from Basilica Cistern)

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, World Heritage Center Hotel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 300 metres from Basilica Cistern.

L
Lidia
From
Russia
I booked the hotel for one night, I wanted to spend my New Year's Eve in Istanbul and enjoy the fireworks over the Bosporus. The hotel's location is absolutely perfect, short walking distance (3 minutes) from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. I booked a room overlooking Blue Mosque and the Bosporus, it was perfect, even if a little bit noisy with the tram and tourists below, but it didn't bother me. Cherry on the cake: the rooftop from which I could enjoy fireworks without having to walk to the Bosphorus. Warm welcome, super nice staff, complimentary coffee and water, cannot comment on breakfast because I left early in the morning to the airport. The room was quite small but clean, bed okay (I am very picky with beds). Overall, it was way more expensive than some other hotels (one night at 200€ is quite a lot for Istanbul, and it was not a palace) but I thought it definitely worthy for central location, clean modern hotel, view from the window, and rooftop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,848 reviews
Price from
US$247.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Number 1Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Number 2Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Number 3Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Number 4Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Number 5Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Number 6Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Number 7Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,540 reviews

Number 8Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Number 9Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,503 reviews

Number 10Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,681 reviews

Enjoy breakfast at the hotels near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews

Well situated in the centre of Istanbul, Ring Stone Hotels Old City - Special Class offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$147.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,461 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Istanbul, Downtown Sirkeci Hotel offers buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$411.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,426 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Istanbul, Bentley Hotel Old City-Special Class features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$302.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,645 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of Istanbul, Carina Gold Hotel And Restaurant features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a garden.

From US$344.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,061 reviews

Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Bender Hotel is within 600 metres of Blue Mosque and 700 metres of Hagia Sophia.

From US$211.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,876 reviews

Well situated in Istanbul, Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$239.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,315 reviews

Set in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Basilica Cistern, The Omiya Hotel features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

From US$197.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,409 reviews

Set in Istanbul and with Basilica Cistern reachable within 700 metres, Livro Hotel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$260.38 per night

Budget hotels near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews

Located in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Hagia Sophia, Efzen hotel features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

From US$72.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,681 reviews

Featuring a garden, Sultan Hamit Hotel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 700 metres from Hagia Sophia. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

From US$104.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews

Conveniently located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Boss Hotel Sultanahmet is set 700 metres from Column of Constantine, 1 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and 650 metres from Hagia Sophia.

From US$113.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,364 reviews

Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Primero Hotel is located less than 1 km from Blue Mosque, a 11-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and 300 metres from Column of Constantine.

From US$93.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,264 reviews

Hotel Empress Zoe is located in Istanbul, 400 metres from Hagia Sophia, and has a garden. The property is situated less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and 1.9 km from Column of Constantine.

From US$81.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,456 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Reyyan Hotel offers accommodation in Istanbul, 600 metres from Blue Mosque.

From US$83.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,127 reviews

Located 150 metres from the Blue Mosque, Hotel Novano offers free WiFi and a bistro in Istanbul’s lively Sultanahmet district. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and balcony.

From US$138.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews

Located in the heart of the Old City, just 600 metres from the Blue Mosque. The hotel is close to Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of Istanbul.

From US$86.79 per night

Hotels with great access to Basilica Cistern!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

LA MAİSON FAMILY Hotel is well set in the centre of Istanbul, and provides a terrace and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,755 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.

From US$332.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,694 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2,331 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews

<h2>Prime Location</h2> Thank You Hotel Sultanahmet in Istanbul offers a central position with Hagia Sophia a 5-minute walk away and the Blue Mosque 500 metres nearby.

From US$192.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,848 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, World Heritage Center Hotel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 300 metres from Basilica Cistern.

From US$156.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews

Located between Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace, this narrow tree-lined street is known for its historical houses furnished with the breathtaking beauty of flowers and their refreshing smell.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 957 reviews

Located in a 148-year old historical building, Hotel Miniature - Ottoman Mansion is just 700 metres from Hagia Sophia, and 800 metres from Blue Mosque.

From US$192.39 per night

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

An expensive admission fee, but worth paying for fast-track...

An expensive admission fee, but worth paying for fast-track entry. You'll still have to queue, but not as long. We visited in the afternoon, and next morning passed by there when the queue was very long, so perhaps afternoon is better. Fantastic sight, don't miss this.
Guest review by
Jill
South Africa
6.0

Another interesting place that doesn't merit the long wait,...

Another interesting place that doesn't merit the long wait, the high ticket price. This is only an hour's visit at most. Walk around this glorious city instead and soak up the atmosphere. I love places like the Cistern but this price doesn't match the experience and I can't stand being packed into a place with huge crowds of tourists.
Guest review by
Ieseanca
Romania
10

so glad I went here, you only need about 30 mins but its...

so glad I went here, you only need about 30 mins but its beautiful and worth a visit. Beautifully lit and apparently there are concerts there sometimes which would be amazing. 800 TL (July 2024) Please note, no toilets (well, I didn't see any).
Guest review by
Melanie
United Kingdom
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.
Guest review by
PaulC23
United Kingdom
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
Guest review by
Cristina
Brazil
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.
Guest review by
WJ
Australia

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From US$48.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
I was very pleased with my stay at the hotel. The hospitality of the hotel owners, and especially their approach to customer service, was exceptional. The fact that they remembered my birthday and made me a surprise was truly precious ❤️ The rooms are spacious, clean, and within walking distance of Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Square, and the Basilica Cistern. I had a wonderful time experiencing Istanbul to the fullest. I will be back. I sincerely wish you continued success. Thank you.
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Mehdaui
United Kingdom
From US$416.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Location was perfect. Most tourist attractions (Hagia Sofia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, etc) within walking distance. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good Turkish breakfast.
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Pekka
Finland
From US$202.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,116 reviews
I booked this hotel to stay 4 days in Istanbul, and it was suggested from my cousin who stayed there last year. I have to say that it was really good from breakfast to the location, very central. Only 5 min walking from the main sights such as Aya Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern. The wi-fi was great and on arrival they offered us tea, and water. The staff has been very kind and helpful giving us direction on how to reach some places as Google maps is not that accurate with the tram stops.
Guest review by
Noemi
United Kingdom
From US$197.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,315 reviews
The location of the hotel is excellent, everything you would like to see, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace Basilica Cisterna...Galata Bridge and Tower.., is within walking distance. The Bathroom is very clean and breakfast is really delicious! Special Thanks to young lady Shidokht and young gentleman Furkan, both of them are very kind and always ready to solve your problems or questions.
Guest review by
Jana
Slovakia
From US$137.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
The hotel was in east reach of the main attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Sophia Hagia and the Basilica Cisterns. However the walk would not be suitable for a wheelchair os a person with walking difficulties. The bedroom had great blackout curtains making it easy to sleep and a separate sitting room as big as the bedroom The stall were very friendly and willing to answer any queries.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
From US$197.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,002 reviews
Excellent location, T1 tram stop and Grand bazaar were 6 minutes away. Aya Sofia grand mosque, Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace, Basilica Cisterns were three tram stops away from the hotel. Good breakfast. The staff is very friendly and helpful for booking tours, taxis and tips. We enjoyed our stay at the Endican Beyazit hotel.
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Masud
United Kingdom
From US$101.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
1. Generous staff. All of them are kind and eager to help guests. 2. Breakfast is very nice. There are a lot of choices for the selection. 3. Hotel facilities are great. Comfy bed. Specious room. 4. The location is excellent. We can walk to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi palace and Basilica cistern by walking from the hotel.
Guest review by
Chalermchai P.
Thailand

What guests said about Basilica Cistern:

Agia Sofia is a must, Basilica Cistern and The Topkapi...

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...

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...

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