The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.

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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Istanbul City Center

per person

May 21 - May 28

Roundtrip flight included

Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul (IST)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,477 reviews)

Very close to the main attractions in Istanbul

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2024

Bricks Hotel Istanbul

Bahcelievler

per person

May 21 - May 28

Roundtrip flight included

Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul (IST)

8.6/10 Excellent! (415 reviews)

Staff were friendly and had a good experience with all restaurants close by. Food and shopping are all within walking distance. The hotel room itself could be cleaner, it was very dusty in my room

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2024

GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class

Istanbul City Center

per person

May 21 - May 28

Roundtrip flight included

Casablanca (CMN) to Istanbul (IST)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

This is not a 5 star hotel by normal standards, but is well worth a visit if only for its fantastic location in Sultanahmet, within walkable distance of most of the main sites, and its roof terrace views over the Sea of Marmara. The flip side of its convenient location is the night time noise levels (it's surrounded by restaurants, bars and pubs), but you can't have it all ways - or maybe you can, but only if you pay SIGNIFICANTLY more money. The staff at the hotel are worth a special mention, particularly Necati (SUCH a gentleman), the lovely lady who prepared the breakfast every day, and the very friendly cleaning ladies.

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2024

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Reviews of Basilica Cistern

4.3

Top destination

5 - Excellent

39

4 - Good

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3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

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1 - Terrible

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nov. 20, 2019

A routine piece of engineering looks beautiful in its way.

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