Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and art
Basilica Cistern showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects
Basilica Cistern showing a statue or sculpture
'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.

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Hamitbey Hotel

Hamitbey Hotel

4 out of 5
Istanbul City Center
per person
9 Jun - 16 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
Staff was soooo kind and helpful! Rooms were a little small but clean and comfortable! Great water pressure! Delicious breakfast buffet! Super close to shopping, dining and coffee houses! Plenty of taxis/ Ubers around for traveling! Highly recommend and will sure to book again!

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Sultanahmet
per person
9 Jun - 16 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (271 reviews)
Had the pleasure of staying here for a short getaway. Was a perfect location, everything was literally a walking distance. Staff were very kind and helpful, went out of their way to ensure you're experience there is a great one. Will definitely recommend and will definitely be staying here again.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class

Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class

4 out of 5
Sultanahmet
per person
9 Jun - 16 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Fantastic hospitality from the staff.

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Reviews of Basilica Cistern

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
176
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
136
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
30
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

again, massively under repair. the Cistern of Philoxenos just round the corner was very good (and free) and no tourists as not really know

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Worth seeing

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Under renovation and currently drained (no water or fish as seen on our previous visit). However, the price charged is the same. You can still walk around the entire site and still see the heads of Medusa but it lacks the magic and eeriness compared to when it's full of water.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Go early or late afternoon to beat the crowds.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Worth a look!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Don't miss this hidden gem.

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