The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.

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Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Sultanahmet

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Osaka (KIX) to Istanbul (IST)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)

Very nice hotel, clean, convenient, good quality breakfast and close to everything. I would come back here!

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

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Taksim

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Aug 11 - Aug 16

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Tokyo (HND) to Istanbul (IST)

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Excellent location right on İstiklal. Hotel staff are friendly, comfortable room and a good Breakfast.

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Şişli

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Aug 9 - Aug 13

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Tokyo (TYO) to Istanbul (IST)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)

We absolutely loved our stay. The Penthouse suite had amazing views of Istanbul. We managed to spot some of the iconic buildings such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Galata Tower. The beds were so comfortable and overall the 4 bedroom suite was more rhan adequate for a family of 5. .

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

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Reviews of Blue Mosque

4.5

Top Destination

5 - Excellent

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4 - Good

595

3 - Okay

170

2 - Disappointing

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1 - Terrible

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We went in January and did not realize the Mosque was under heavy restoration efforts. The bulk of the work was internal so we missed out on the beautiful tile work inside.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Currently under restoration limited view of the inside ceilings. but still worth a trip

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

this place is over crowded and under construction, looks good from the outside but pointless from the inside.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It is under construction and you can only see a little of the inside.

3/5 - Okay

Rusty

Undergoing a major renovation. There was almost no line to enter and there was no cost, so I think it was worth the visit, but prepare to be underwhelmed once inside. Don't forget about prayer times. Visitors are not allowed inside during these times. If you can find the times, they are posted outside the mosque.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Almost entirely under reconstruction interiorly- some exterior work being done as well. I recommend waiting 5 years to come.

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