Hotels near Basilica Cistern Istanbul

"Amazing stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. Special thanks to Sami for the warm welcome and excellent service — truly made our stay unforgettable."

"Staff was very helpful. It was clean and nice. It was a fairly big room and very close to historical sites and the transportations. We probably will stay there at some point again. "

"Wonderful staff and excellent service in a central location. Thank you to all the team, especially Sema the manager. She was a great host. "

"Amazingly helpful pleasant staff. Location is perfect to see the historic sights. "

"The service was superb in all respects from friendliness, professionalism, knowledge, tours, and the position is within a few hundred yards of all main attractions. I highly recommend this hotel. "

"Fantastic location for most sights. Great Hamman nearby which was recommended to us. Concierge were super helpful in purchasing tickets for attractions we visited. Would highly recommend to all. "

"Great location near Haiga Sofia, Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. Room are clean and good breakfast. The road was being torn up out front so the lobbybwas a bit messy. Not the fault of hotel staff."

"Great staff. Arrived after midnight. Someone was here. Helpful. Nice breakfast. Great location. "

"Amazing location. Very knowledgeable and helpful desk staff. Daily housekeeping was above expectation. Highly recommended. "

"This is the place to stay if you want to be right in the heart of ancient Istanbul. All of the restaurants were great, but Sarnic, magnificent setting in an ancient cistern, was an amazing experience!"

"We arrived on snowing days and found a warm cozy room with hot water a just around the corner all many tourist attractions. Staff very friendly and willing to help."

"The staff and location of GLK are excellent! All hotel and front desk staff were wonderful…extremely friendly and helpful and offered great suggestions for restaurants and places to visit. The location is perfect as it’s a very short walk to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and other great sites to see. There are numerous little supermarkets close by if you need anything and lots of great restaurants! The rooms are clean and the connecting family suite is spacious and offers two bedrooms, two...

"Great service from Mehmet who went the extra mile to answer our questions, give us directions and suggest places to eat or tours to do. It's quiet and safe which outweighs the lack of any views."

"Excellent service and hospitality. Excellent location. Rooms are small, but manageable. Unbelievable view of blue mosque and Hagia Sophia from rooftop terrace. Excellent breakfast. Toilets with integrated bidet is nice! "

"Cozy and clean. It was great. Location is central. Walking distance to main attractions. Lovely street."

"Very friendly and the room and bathroom perfect. The best location in Istambul close to everything. Ideal for first-timers in istambul"

"Very nice hotel, perfectly located within an easy walking distance of all the main sites in the old city. The staff was extremely helpful, particularly Ihan who helped arrange a private tour guide and made helpful restaurant recommendations. "

"This small and cozy property was tucked in an alley way just behind the Hagia Sophia. The breakfast offered was a pleasant variety. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the grand area of the Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet mosques. There is a small convenience shop just around the corner. It is steps away from the city tram, bus stops, shopping and restaurants. "

"Amazing staff, lovely breakfast, outstanding location! First stay here, I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Istanbul. From the manager to all the front desk and restaurant staff, all were helpful! Room was clean and nice bath. "

"great location which is great for tourism but accomodation is quite dated. Staff is really helpful and friendly. Breakfast lacked some more options to be served (maybe a continental breakfast option) but the terrace view is stunning, great for pictures. "