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.
Basilica Cistern Tours and Activities
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Pierre Loti Hotel Old City-Special Class
Istanbul City Center
per person
Sep. 7 - Sep. 12
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Very good location,transport practically on the door step and local to everything,plenty of restaurants etc.
Overall very good.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2024
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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Istanbul City Center
per person
Sep. 9 - Sep. 15
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,583 reviews)
The hotel is situated in a perfect location in a walking distance to all the mosques and historical buildings in the old part of the city. But the area is very crowded with tourists. The hotel is very old in need of updates badly but very clean. A good breakfast with a nice view of the Blue mosque is offered every day on the 6th floor.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2024
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GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
Istanbul City Center
per person
Sep. 9 - Sep. 15
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
We had an enjoyable stay and the the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The hotel and room were kept to a high standard.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2024
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Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All-inclusive)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
4.4 out of 5 with 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour
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4.9 out of 5 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
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3.8 out of 5 with 250 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
Activity duration is 21 hours
4.9 out of 5 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Istanbul Turkish Bath in Ottoman Style at Hammam with Drinks
Activity duration is 2 hours
4.5 out of 5 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
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Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah., Ticarethane Sk. No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
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Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Sultanahmet mah. Torun Sokak, No:19, Istanbul, Istanbul
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Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
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Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Tiyatro Caddesi, No. 25, Beyazit, Istanbul, Istanbul
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GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
Akbiyik Cad No 46, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
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Hotel Amira Istanbul
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Mustafa, Pasa Sokak No: 43 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
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Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
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AJWA Sultanahmet
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
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