Sultanahmet Mahallesi Tavukhane Sok (0.1 km from The Blue Mosque)
Featuring a terrace Hotel Blue Ottoman is located in the center of Istanbul a 7-minute walk from Blue Mosque. The property is close to Spice Bazaar Topkapi Palace and Suleymaniye Mosque.
Sultanahmet Old City Area Torun Str (0.1 km from The Blue Mosque)
Stop at Sultanahmet Palace Hotel to discover the wonders of Istanbul. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers.
26 Tavukhane Sokak Fatma Sultan Hot (0.1 km from The Blue Mosque)
Torun St. No.3 Sultanahmet (0.1 km from The Blue Mosque)
Ararat Hotel is a popular choice amongst travelers in Istanbul whether exploring or just passing through. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience.
Sultanahmet Mahallesi Tavukhane Sok (0.1 km from The Blue Mosque)
Overlooking Blue Mosque and Marmara Sea Hotel SultanHill offers an outdoor terrace and free WiFi. Housed in a restored Ottoman building it has traditionally decorated rooms with a cable TV.
Kucuk Ayasofya Caddesi No:6 Sultana (0.1 km from The Blue Mosque)
Sultan Corner Hotel is located in Sultanahmet the historical centre of Istanbul just 100 metres from the Blue Mosque. There are many historical sites such as Hagia Sophia The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace within a walking distance.
At Meydani No:16 Sultanahmet (0.2 km from The Blue Mosque)
Facing Istanbul’s Blue Mosque Optimist Hotel offers air conditioned rooms with a French balcony. There is a covered outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy a drink or meal.
Dalbastı Sokak Can Kurtaran Mah. D (0.2 km from The Blue Mosque)
Located in Istanbul and with Hagia Sophia reachable within a 5-minute walk Eastanbul Suites provides concierge services allergy-free rooms a garden free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
The Blue Mosque, or Sultan Ahmed Mosqu,e is a historic and renowned landmark located in Istanbul, Turkey. Built during the 17th century by Sultan Ahmed I, it has become one of the most iconic monuments of Istanbul and one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city.
It's known for its grandiose features, such as its six minarets, intricate interior décor, and large blue dome - hence the nickname "Blue Mosque." The mosque was designed in the traditional Ottoman style featuring multiple domes and minarets and incorporates some Byzantine Christian elements into its design.
Inside visitors will discover an atmosphere of awe-inspiring beauty and majesty; adorned with thousands of İznik tiles filled with patterns that bring to life religious stories from both Muslim and Christian tradition. Additionally, hanging chandeliers illuminate galleries lined with intricate designs depicting tulips, carnations, hyacinths and other flowers popular in Turkish culture.
The Blue Mosque is also home to a variety of calligraphic works including poems written in Kufic script praising God and Prophet Mohamed as well as verses from Quran inscribed on marble panels throughout the structure.
As a cultural heritage site recognized by UNESCO since 1985, this mosque attracts millions of tourists annually who come to experience its unique architecture and pay homage to Islamic traditions. It is also an important pilgrimage site for Muslims who come from across the world to visit this sacred place and perform their daily prayers here.
For centuries it has been a symbol of faith representing steadfastness and strength, withstanding multiple earthquakes over time while still keeping its structural integrity intact.