4/5 - Good
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31 Dec 2019again, massively under repair. the Cistern of Philoxenos just round the corner was very good (and free) and no tourists as not really know
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Bricks Hotel Istanbul
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15 Jul - 21 Jul
found 17 hours ago
Return flight included
Cologne (CGN) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (425 reviews)
I like the staff at Bricks: they are attentive, and helpful and go out of their way to help you if they can. The room was really quite nice and the breakfast was excellent. The only downsides are: trying to park at the property (It's on a very busy highway and you have to attract the attention of the doorman to get a valet to park your car, and the surrounding area which is poorly lit at night and seems rather out of the way and dingy. However, I would recommend it as being well worth the price and as a pleasant experience.
Reviewed on 9 May 2024
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Reviews of Basilica Cistern
4.3
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Nov 2019Worth seeing
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
4 Nov 2019Under renovation and currently drained (no water or fish as seen on our previous visit). However, the price charged is the same. You can still walk around the entire site and still see the heads of Medusa but it lacks the magic and eeriness compared to when it's full of water.
4/5 - Good
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30 Oct 2019Go early or late afternoon to beat the crowds.
4/5 - Good
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21 Oct 2019Worth a look!
5/5 - Excellent
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24 Sep 2019Don't miss this hidden gem.
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