Looking for a boutique hotel near Blue Mosque? The iconic Sultan Ahmed Mosque, famous for its six minarets and blue İznik tiles.
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The Blue Mosque—Sultan Ahmed Mosque—rises across Sultanahmet Square from Hagia Sophia, its six minarets and cascading domes defining Istanbul's skyline. The 17th-century interior is lined with over 20,000 İznik tiles in the blue-and-white patterns that give the mosque its name.
Staying nearby means boutique hotels in restored Ottoman houses, often just steps from the square. Rooftop breakfast with mosque views is a signature Sultanahmet experience. Hotels are intimate, with carved wooden interiors and terraces overlooking gardens and courtyards.
Location puts you at the heart of Old Istanbul. Walk to Hagia Sophia in two minutes, the Hippodrome (where chariot races once drew 100,000 spectators) in three, and Topkapi Palace in ten. The Arasta Bazaar—a quieter alternative to the Grand Bazaar—runs beneath the mosque's outer walls.
Sultanahmet empties after dark. Evening calls to prayer echo across the floodlit square, and the neighborhood takes on a peaceful, historic atmosphere. For travelers who want to experience Istanbul as both museum and living city, the Blue Mosque area delivers.
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