Hotels near Basilica Cistern

Plan your İstanbul staycation near Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.

Basilica Cistern is one of İstanbul’s most visited historic, and basing your staycation nearby puts you within easy reach. The 30 hotels above are the closest curated stays, ranked by distance from Basilica Cistern, each with live Agoda rates and one-tap booking.

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