We were expecting this to be a mystical experience. It seemed very commercialized operation. We did not the show memorable and would only recommend if one has nothing else to do.

Many of the people I was with fell asleep! It is not a fast paced event as some might expect given the name. Do your research before you go!

It was not as i expected. I was waiting for a musical dancing whirling show instead it was a religious one. If i was expecting it maybe but as it is it was boring and slow pacing.

The whirling dervish has always had very strong symbolic associations with Turkey. To the extent that many may have mistakenly considered it to be the Turkish traditional folk dance. So when they go to a dervish show they expect it to be entertaining. And hence they review the show poorly. Very unfortunate. The symbolisms that the whirling dervishes embody are far too many. It is a form of meditative prayer and those who are aware of the depth and spiritual focus are able to resonate with it and also appreciate why photography, videography and applause are forbidden. It takes painstaking practice to master the art of whirling. It’s their perfection that makes it look simple. The Hodjapasha Centre has put up very informative posters, brochures and outstanding lifelike forms. However, I earnestly request reading up on whirling dervishes before booking your tickets.

Wonderful and unforgettable experience, immersed in the holy and devout atmosphere, the time is passing fast

It is more of a religious event than a show. It all the same. It is impressive when you see the first twirling since they turn and turn and turn and turn and turn. I lost count they get into a trance and do not get dizzy. However when they don’t again and again ir gets boring

It was what I expected, so I found it marvelous and it lasted just the right amount of time for a unique experience, different for the rest of my vacation.

Enjoyed the music and ritual. Appreciated the information presented in the waiting area before the event, and then the video info during. Created interest in learning more about the Sufis and their practice.

I had a brochure that my Hotel gave me with the price of 400 TL per person to see one of their shows. My Hotel made the reservation for 2 and we came very early to pay for the tickets. To my surprise they ask us 1000 TL per person. I said that was not the price from their own brochure and I show them. They didn't care and asked again for 1000 TL per person. That was more then double the price from their own brochure. It was measleading and we cancel on the spot the reservation and left.

It's an amazing experience rather than a touristic show which makes it more intimate, meditative & heartwarming. A must do for meditation, spiritual dervish lovers.

Total waste of money. I've attended other Whirling Dervish Shows and this performance fails to impress on any level. For the charge it's a total waster. Very, very disappointed.

Good information before starting the show, reasonable length, quite, the atmosphere was spiritual. Room was not cold enough. Also, it will be nice to keep the history as it was. Horasan was and is part of Persian empire. Mevlana was Persian and born in Balkh city , Province of Khorasan. His books and poems are in Persian language ( not Turkish language in Persian alphabet).

I Have never made review on trip advisor before but this is definitely the time. I have also never made such a big mistake as booking this. The only thing that happened was a bit of bowing and music which almost sent me to sleep, I was actually struggling to keep my head up. Then a bit twirling slowly not even at an impressive speed at all. 35 euros is an unacceptable price for this. By the end I was almost laughing at how repetitive and unskilled for €35 like seriously common. Thank god clapping is forbidden. Please don't go, save yourself and your bank account the pain.

Great experience, the location is beautiful and the experience is very spiritual. The room is intimate and the atmosphere is stunning.

I'd give it 3.5 stars. Buying tickets, getting seats, was all very easy and modern. You're assigned a seat at purchase, so there's no jostling for the best spot. But all the seats seem to have a good view since there's only two rows in a circle and the back row is raised. I appreciated a lot the information signs in the waiting area before the show started, but it was a lot to read before going in. The whirling itself is meant to be repetitive, so don't expect a lively dance show - it's a cultural experience. The live singing and instruments was a big plus to me. May be a bit too boring for some folks or small children. The one recommendation I would make is for the show to have more explanation in their recorded film part using the info on the signs and less direct religious quotes. My family that did not read the signs out front had no idea what was going on. For my cousin and I who had learned about Whirling Dervishes in school, this was cool to see in person. It was also a good filler for an open evening before going to dinner. The show is relatively short, a little under an hour.