The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.
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Joyway Hotels Istanbul Sultanahmet
Istanbul City Center
per person
Jul 8 - Jul 15
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Istanbul (IST)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Quite new clean and very helpful staff. Stayed in two different rooms, both have sea view, clean, and quite. This place is also close to the major mosques and a train station. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Istanbul City Center
per person
Jul 8 - Jul 15
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Istanbul (IST)
8/10 Very Good! (540 reviews)
Fantastic location, easy walking distance from blue mosque and Hagia Sophia. Very modern hotel and good size rooms. Ideal for families. Hotel has a court yard, spa and small swimming pool. Breakfast selection not great but ok
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024
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8.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Free cancellation available
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9.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
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5.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
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9.6 out of 10 with 24 reviews
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Reviews of Blue Mosque
4.5
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Apr 29, 2020We 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
Jan 19, 2020Currently under restoration limited view of the inside ceilings. but still worth a trip
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Jan 6, 2020this place is over crowded and under construction, looks good from the outside but pointless from the inside.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Dec 2, 2019It is under construction and you can only see a little of the inside.
3/5 - Okay
Rusty
Oct 13, 2019Undergoing 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
Sep 8, 2019Almost entirely under reconstruction interiorly- some exterior work being done as well. I recommend waiting 5 years to come.
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