Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
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We had an enjoyable stay and the the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The hotel and room were kept to a high standard.
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Istanbul City Center
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Aug 3 - Aug 8
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Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,583 reviews)
Great location to see the historic sites, all attractions are within 10-15 minutes walk. The Grand Bazar is also 150 minutes walk. Great dining options.
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2024
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Kadıköy
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Aug 30 - Sep 6
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Tokyo (TYO) to Istanbul (IST)
8.4/10 Very Good! (911 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay at the ByOtell Hotel in Istanbul. The staff was very helpful in arranging transportation for us to the airport.
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
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Reviews of Hagia Sophia
4.6
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Some parts are under construction inside the building
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
a MUST visit
5/5 - Excellent
Rusty
WOW.This is a history time capsule. I will not give you a history lesson here, there are plenty of great reads about his place. While there was a large section being worked on, the overall size was incredible. We had to wait about 20 minute in the ticket line, but using the ticket kiosk saved us 10 minutes of wait time. We had friends that went 1 day before us and they were somewhat unhappy because on the large tour groups that took over the place. It was busy but not crazy when wee were there. Use the ticket line as a judge of how crowed it might be inside. If it looks crowed, walk the 200 meters to the Blue mosque and come back later.. Worked for us. While there in construction going on, they have done a good job of leaving most of the area open for viewing and only working in a smaller area. This is a do not miss place.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Some reconstruction of interior being done- wait 3 years to hopefully let them finish it.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I could spend hours here and literally did. Take your time and wander around. If the line ups are huge spend the extra 30 tl per ticket and go through the fast track line.
5/5 - Excellent
lee
Large and impressive; also a must see.
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