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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.

M
Miguel
From
Spain
Location and service, outstanding
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,452 reviews
Price from
US$177.74
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.

D
Deby Rahmayanti
From
Indonesia
Location was very close to main tourist attractions. Helpful and kind staffs. Room was comfy and clean. We got an upgraded room which was really nice. Over all, this hotel is very recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,861 reviews
Price from
US$170.23
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.

S
Syed
From
Pakistan
Proximity to all the great places in Istanbul.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,322 reviews
Price from
US$203.95
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.

S
SYAHRIALDI
From
Indonesia
The hotel is really close to Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque. The staff is really helpful, contactable by WhatsApp, and can help arrange transport. The room is clean and the King Suite is really spacious with an extra room for watching TV and relaxing. Veysel and Aydin, the team from the hotel, were really kind and can easily answer our questions
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,842 reviews
Price from
US$216.59
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.

D
David
From
Israel
It's like to get in to a family The staff were kind and help with everything Its second time in Istanbul and first time here for sure we'll come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,757 reviews
Price from
US$304
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.

I
Ibrahimov
From
Azerbaijan
Everything was amazing. Location of hotel, breakfast, personal were on high level. I will take rooms on this hotel at the next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,858 reviews
Price from
US$248.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Number 1Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Number 2Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Number 3Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Number 4Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Number 6Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,677 reviews

Number 7Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,461 reviews

Number 8Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Number 9Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Number 10Booked hotel near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,622 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews

Featuring a bar, Great Fortune Concept Hotel is set in the centre of Istanbul, 600 metres from Basilica Cistern.

From US$193.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,211 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$177.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,438 reviews

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

From US$260.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,369 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$284.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,623 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$375.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,038 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$134.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,842 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$240.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,291 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$156.95 per night

Budget hotels near Basilica Cistern

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews

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

From US$76.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,677 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$94.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,430 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$145.44 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$104.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,265 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$75.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,444 reviews

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

From US$77.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,121 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$93.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,551 reviews

This hotel is located in the heart of Istanbul’s old town district, Sultanahmet. It is a 20-minute drive from Ataturk International Airport.

From US$109.28 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, 1,757 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$334.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,675 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, 2,352 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,858 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$177.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews

Featuring a restaurant, Thank You Hotel Sultanahmet is located in the centre of Istanbul, 500 metres from Hagia Sophia.

From US$204.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 725 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.

From US$371.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 963 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$230.83 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$161.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 900 reviews
The location. The staff. Walking distance, ie 10mins to the basilica cistern and blue mosque. Lots of restaurants and shopping near by. Great view from out hotel room (207) with a balcony. Amazing sun rise too.
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Karen
Australia
From US$162.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,899 reviews
Great stay at the Hotel Sapphire - good location for walking to the major sights (Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern etc). Lots of places to eat, great vibe. Reception staff were lovely and always happy to help where needed.
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Aysha
United Kingdom
From US$447.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,452 reviews
With a location in the old city behind Hagia Sophia and directly across from the basilica cistern there can be no more central site in Istanbul. However, being in the historic centre prevents taxis reaching the front door. But they have a plan for that and the hotel staff meet you at the taxi and carry your bags the short way to the door. The rooms, whilst small, have all you need and are clean and well presented. The breakfast is exceptional and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Andrew
Australia
From US$197.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,760 reviews
The view of the mosques was amazing. The staff were amazing big thankyou to furkan and I didn't get the name of the gentleman who helped us on our last night with our taxi transfer. This hotel is definitely worthy of a 5 star rating if not higher. Rating it a 4 isn't enough. The room was cleaned to a high standard. Anytime we needed something staff always helped right away. The hotel is within a walking distance to tourist visiting areas such as grand bazaar, Hagia Sophia, blue mosque and basilica cistern.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
From US$124.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Kadir, the building manager, contacted us before our arrival and provided useful information about transportation to the property. Kadir also offered his help in organizing taxi pick-up from the airport. He was very supportive and helpful during our 8-night stay in Istanbul. The apartment is good, clean and spacious to host 6 people. Comfortable beds. The location of the apartment is great, walking distance to the mosques, the Palace and Basilica Cistern. Many affordable restaurants nearby. We had a very nice holiday.
Guest review by
Liliana
Romania
From US$261.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,195 reviews
Excellent location. 100m from tram stop & 400m from Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern etc. Great restaurants & cafes within 50 metres of the hotel. Great rooftop terrace. Staff were so helpful & friendly. Excellent customer service.
Guest review by
Lindy
Australia
From US$148.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,416 reviews
Lovely hotel in a fantastic location. There’s plenty to see in short distance and it’s easy to walk to the main attractions like the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. The staff are absolutely fantastic and upon check in they saw it was my birthday and upgraded us to the best room with a whole floor to ourselves! Exceptional customer service, lovely hotel with everything you need. Thank you very much for an amazing birthday in Istanbul!
Guest review by
Rachael
United Kingdom
From US$125.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
The location of the hotel is really wonderful near to many of the well known sites such as Tokapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica cistern. The family room and the dining room had a lot of character.
Guest review by
Susan
Australia
From US$93.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 834 reviews
Located 10 minutes walk from the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and other famous sites this hotel is in a great location. The room was clean and the staff helpful and friendly. You don't need to walk far for shopping or eating either and the tram is just up the hill. We were very pleased with this hotel and would consider staying here again if we were to return to Istanbul.
Guest review by
Sue Hone
New Zealand
From US$65.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
I had a lovely stay at By Kinyas Hotel in Istanbul. I only had one night and the hotel is in the perfect location to walk to the blue mosque, Hagia Sofia, the basilica cistern and more all within 5 minutes on foot. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and I felt at home as soon as I arrived. The room was compact but very tidy and comfortable.
Guest review by
Linda
Australia

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