Offering a shared lounge, the 3-star Secret Cistern Hotel Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, a mere 11 minutes' walk from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum" and 2.4 km from such cultural places of interest as the bustling Galata Bridge. Located within a few blocks of the Corlulu Alipasa Madresesi, the hotel features 43 rooms with views of the city.

The Basilica Cistern is merely 0.7 km away, while Sirkeci train station is merely 1.8 km from this Istanbul hotel. Guests can visit the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away, and Miniaturk Miniature Park which is within 15 minutes' drive of the Secret Cistern Istanbul. Standing merely 1.8 km away, the 400-year-old New Mosque is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. You can catch the bus at Catladikapi bus stop, fairly close to the property.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Secret Cistern are furnished with sound-proof windows, and include free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a safe box, a minibar fridge provided. A separate toilet and a shower are provided in the private bathrooms along with hair dryers and towels.

Here a halal breakfast is offered each morning. Secret Cistern Hotel is in close proximity to Nostra Casa serving Italian dishes.