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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Fraser Place Anthill Istanbul

Fraser Place Anthill Istanbul

4.5 out of 5
Şişli
per person
16 Oct - 19 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dhaka (DAC) to Istanbul (IST)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (342 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay. The Penthouse suite had amazing views of Istanbul. We managed to spot some of the iconic buildings such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Galata Tower. The beds were so comfortable and overall the 4 bedroom suite was more rhan adequate for a family of 5. .

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Sultanahmet
per person
16 Oct - 19 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dhaka (DAC) to Istanbul (IST)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (448 reviews)
Fantastic property, within walking distance to everthing that a first time visitor to Istanbul would want to see and experience. The staff a super friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

4 out of 5
Sultanahmet
per person
16 Oct - 19 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dhaka (DAC) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean and near attractions

Reviewed on 18 Jul 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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