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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GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa - Boutique Class
Istanbul City Center
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Jun 27 - Jul 1
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Osaka (KIX) to Istanbul (IST)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great property in the heart of Sultan Ahmet district. Clean rooms, great staff, steps from little St. Sophia and the actual aya Sophia and Sultan Ahmet Mosque. Would recommend. Breakfast included.
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Istanbul City Center
per person
Aug 7 - Aug 13
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,533 reviews)
The manager and all the staff were very helpful. The location was excellent—-within walking distance of anything you would want in old town Istanbul. Great complimentary breakfast on their rooftop restaurant. Dinner was very good there as well.The front office manager Engin was incredible. He knew my room number and name from our first arrival. He arranged our tour of the city. He has a photographic memory and knows all the guests their duration in the hotel and room number. Atahanwas great. We first met him in the restaurant on the roof. He was our waiter—-very efficient. Then he is working at reception. We learned later he was the bellhop but was used all over hotel where needed. Great employee
Reviewed on May 27, 2024
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Reviews of Hagia Sophia
4.6
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Feb 20, 2020Some parts are under construction inside the building
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 26, 2019a MUST visit
5/5 - Excellent
Rusty
Oct 13, 2019WOW.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
Sep 8, 2019Some reconstruction of interior being done- wait 3 years to hopefully let them finish it.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 14, 2019I 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
May 27, 2019Large and impressive; also a must see.
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