The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historical mosque in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and was the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is one of several mosques known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has become one of the greatest tourist attractions of Istanbul.
Plenty of hotels can be found within easy walking distance, many of them are budget friendly. Check out below 4 of the best cheap hotels near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey.
What are the Best Budget Hotels in Istanbul near Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia?
1. Apple Tree Hotel ★★★
Distance to Sultan Ahmed Mosque: 7 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Good Value for Money, Family Rooms
2. Blue House Hotel ★★★
Distance to Sultan Ahmed Mosque: 4 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant
3. Side Hotel
Distance to Sultan Ahmed Mosque: 5 minutes walk
Cheap Hotel, Airport Shuttle, Double & Triple Rooms
4. Carvan Hotel ★★
Distance to Sultan Ahmed Mosque: 7 minutes walk
Cheap Hotel, Fatih District, Free Parking
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See our latest inexpensive accommodatios within close distance of the Blue Mosque in Sultan Ahmed area in Istanbul Turkey. The Sultan Ahmed is also called the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii or Sultanahmet Mosque) because of the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the two mosques in Turkey that has six minarets, the other is in Adana. When the number of minarets was revealed, the Sultan was criticized for presumption, since this was, at the time, the same number as at the mosque of the Ka’aba in Mecca. He overcame this problem by paying for a seventh minaret at the Mecca mosque.
This historical mosque is built between 1609 and 1616 by architect Mehmet Aga. It is a famous landmark and tourist attraction in the city of Istanbul.
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