Basilica Cistern

A series of columns in a dimly lit interior space with reflective flooring.
A long corridor with arches and columns.
A stone sculpture with intricate carvings in a museum setting.
A historical building with high vaulted ceilings and numerous columns.
A green stone sculpture with intricate carvings on a textured surface.

The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.

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Hotel The Pera Hill

Hotel The Pera Hill

4 out of 5
Taksim
Price was €987, price is now €357 per person
€357
per person
24 Oct - 28 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Thessaloniki (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)
8/10 Very good! (363 reviews)

Gleam Bomonti Hotel

Gleam Bomonti Hotel

4 out of 5
Şişli
Price was €846, price is now €378 per person
€378
per person
6 Oct - 13 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (544 reviews)

Rotta Hotel İstanbul

Rotta Hotel İstanbul

5 out of 5
Bağcılar
Price was €785, price is now €357 per person
€357
per person
6 Oct - 13 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Istanbul (IST)
8.2/10 Very good! (791 reviews)
Some staff can be a litrle rude but that probably due to language and communication. But best to read everything about amenities so you are well aware of the facilities and how to access them which shoild avoid any confusion or surprises.

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 7418 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €26 per adult
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Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service

Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 546 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €247 per adult*
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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim

Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim

Activity duration is 50 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 59 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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Semi-Private Tour to Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis with Lunch

Semi-Private Tour to Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis with Lunch

Activity duration is 15 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €202 per adult*
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Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €18 per adult
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Basilica Cistern

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The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.
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