"We had a wonderful experience staying at the Shining Star. Clean room, cleaned plus towels and supplies replenished daily, excellent breakfast buffet. Courteous staff. Also great location, a few minutes walking from most major touristic objectives in Sultanahmet, and a few minutes walking from the airport bus drop off/ pickup. Overall, great budget hotel. "
"We had a wonderful experience staying at the Shining Star. Clean room, cleaned plus towels and supplies replenished daily, excellent breakfast buffet. Courteous staff. Also great location, a few minutes walking from most major touristic objectives in Sultanahmet, and a few minutes walking from the airport bus drop off/ pickup. Overall, great budget hotel. "
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
"The property is clean and the service is perfect! They gave me apple tea and they remember my name. They helped me arranging taxi to airport. When I said it was a little cold in room, They were responsive to turn on the heater. I appreciated their great Quality of service."
"The hotel is gorgeous and has the old world charm you expect to see in Istanbul. The common areas were spotlessly clean, and the food for the included breakfast was delicious. The view from the restaurant was amazing. The courtyard landscaping is beautiful; I can only imagine how wonderful it is to relax there in the summer.The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly professional gentlemen. They're very likeable guys who really went out of their way to ensure I was comfortable. It was extremely cold during my stay, and they made sure I had a space heater to keep me warm. They also extended my stay in my same room and allowed me to check out late with no fee. They booked a taxi for me to get me to the airport on time, & just really made me feel like a cherished guest.
But what REALLY made my stay special is the fact that they put me in the absolute best room in the hotel: the terrace room directly above the lobby with a full view of The Blue Mosque directly across the street. I'm still awestruck at being able to look out of my window and see that majestic sight anytime I wanted. I am already anticipating my return to Istanbul and my stay at Sultanahmet Palace Hotel. I sincerely hope they'll put me in that Blue Mosque view room every time I visit. "
"Oui, la réception est à l’écoute et au restaurant le personnel est très serviable et conciliant. La cuisine est très bonne et le breakfast copieux et varié. La chambre est confortable . "
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Basilica Cistern is located in a historic area of Istanbul known for its beautiful ocean views and stunning cathedral. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1213 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Basilica Cistern?
Adjacent to Basilica Cistern, Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Recital Hotel and Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel.
How many hotels will I find close to Basilica Cistern?
Expedia has 1213 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Basilica Cistern.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Basilica Cistern, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Basilica Cistern.
What can I see and do near Basilica Cistern?
You'll want to browse the collections at Hagia Sophia, Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and Topkapi Palace. Blue Mosque, Galata Tower and Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Ataturk Cultural Center, Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theatre.
How can I get to Basilica Cistern?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Basilica Cistern is a breeze. Local metro stations include Sultanahmet Station and Cemberlitas Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Istanbul Cankurtaran Station.