Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Caddesi No (0.1 km from Hagia Sophia)
Gul Sultan Hotel is located less than a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. The hotel’s summer terrace features views of the Sea of Marmara.
Caferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet (0.1 km from Hagia Sophia)
Offering charming views of Hagia Sophia Museum this special class hotel is within easy walking distance of Sultanahmet Square. Free WiFi and elegant accommodation is available.
Alemdar Cad.No:2 Sultanahmet (0.1 km from Hagia Sophia)
Located in Sultanahmet Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel is a perfect starting point from which to explore Istanbul. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers.
İskender PaŞa Mahalesİ Oyun Boza (0.1 km from Hagia Sophia)
ÖZ DÜNYA HOTEL features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Fatih district of Istanbul. Featuring room service this property also provides guests with a terrace.
Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:13 S (0.1 km from Hagia Sophia)
Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul is located 131 feet from Basilica Cistern 1312 feet from Hagia Sophia and 1148 feet from Blue Mosque.
Soguk Ceşme Sokak No:28 Fatih (0.1 km from Hagia Sophia)
Coskun House has a central location in Sultanahmet district only a few steps from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The property offers air-conditioned rooms and apartments with free WiFi.
Alemdar Mah. Zeynep Sultan Cami Sok (0.2 km from Hagia Sophia)
Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located in the heart of Sultanahmet just minutes from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It offers a terrace bar with views of the Old Istanbul.
Alemdar Cad. No:16 Sultanahmet (0.2 km from Hagia Sophia)
In the heart of Sultanahmet the Empress Theodora Hotel features a rooftop restaurant with views of Sultan Zeynep Mosque. It is opposite a tram stop and provides free Wi-Fi access.
Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a former Greek Orthodox church and imperial mosque which was converted into a museum in 1935, is one of the most renowned architectural wonders of the world.
Located in the heart of the city, this awe-inspiring structure has long been a source of admiration for visitors from near and far. The construction of this magnificent building began in the year 532 AD under the orders of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
The Hagia Sophia was completed within five years and served as an Orthodox cathedral for nearly thousand years. However, after Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1453, it was converted into an imperial mosque.
The unique design of Hagia Sophia is attributed to two famous architects, Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus. It features a large central dome spanning over 30 meters across and 56 meters high which is supported by four massive piers on each side. Additionally, there are two semi-domes on either side along with several smaller ones that provide additional support to its grand architecture. Stylistically speaking, Hagia Sophia exhibits elements from both Greek Orthodox and Islamic architecture with its domed roof, intricate marble carvings and mosaics depicting various religious motifs throughout its walls.
Today Hagia Sophia stands as a marvel of human ingenuity standing tall over the vibrant streets of Istanbul’s old city. Being one of the eight wonders of the medieval world, it continues to captivate visitors with its breathtaking beauty even centuries after its completion. In 1985 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and since then has become one of Turkey’s most popular tourist destinations with more than 3 million visitors each year from all around the world who come to admire this historic masterpiece