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Istanbul hotels near Blue Mosque
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Blue Mosque - hospitality for a long time
The main difference between Islamic and Christian church is that the mosque is not just a place for worship. Long time ago they built covered markets near the mosques and traders allocated some part of their revenues. Also there were hospices near the mosques, where travelers coming with caravans could always spend a night. Meanwhile the mosques’ functions didn’t change... Even today, while visiting the Blue Mosque, you will see the faithful who rest in special rooms of the mosque. Although, of course, there’s no need to spend the night in the church anymore. Indeed, there are many
hotels in Istanbul today, including those around the Blue Mosque.
Location
The Blue Mosque was built opposite the church of Hagia Sophia. Being the main religious building of the Byzantine Empire, Hagia Sophia is still a grand temple. The Blue Mosque is a little smaller. It is located in Sultanahmet district - the historical city center. There are mostly
three star hotels with small surrounding areas. As a rule, a three star hotel near the Blue Mosque has four or five levels. It is reflected in price -
Istanbul hotels near the Blue Mosque are rather inexpensive and quite modest.
Advantages
The main plus of hotels near the Blue Mosque is their location. It is very prestigious to live near one of the main temples in the world. Moreover, in reality the prices in the local hotels are not very high. If you choose a hotel near the Blue Mosque, then you will live close to such sights as:
Hippodrome, Yerebatan underground cistern, Cathedral of St. Sophia, the Palace of Constantine, Topkapi Palace, Gulhane Park.
Booking
The best way to book a hotel in Istanbul, especially in such prestigious and popular places like Sultanahmet (adjacent to the Blue Mosque or Saint Sophia), is to book a room on the Internet. Of course, you can find a room upon arrival, but it will take you a lot of time you can spend on sightseeing. In addition, hotel reservations via Internet are cheaper.
Scenery
Of course, the main view the hotels near the Blue Mosque offer is at the mosque itself. It is a grandiose building, which rises above the world. At the same time, if the hotel is just behind the mosque, you can simply admire the view of the Bosphorus. There are several hotels in Sultanahmet with panoramic views of
the Bosphorus and the Blue Mosque from the roof. For example, they are
Tria Hotel and Tria Elegance.
