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Dolmabahçe Palace
(Dolmabahçe Sarayı)
Palace, History Museum, and Historic and Protected Site
Beşiktaş
"The harem tour is also amazing."(7 Tips)
"A must see lying on the shores of Bosphorus.."(6 Tips)
"Really nice Palace worth visiting."(5 Tips)"The luxury & craftsmanship Are out of this world, you have to visit."(13 Tips)
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Turkish AirlinesOctober 30, 2015Located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, the Dolmabahce Palace is a landmark that should not be missed! Get lost among beauty and history as you walk around the glamourous palace and its grounds.
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Ella J ArjmandNovember 1, 2017Beautiful garden, and very impressive and magnificent architecture. Definitely worth a visit if you’re going to Istanbul. And of course taking pictures are forbidden inside the palace.
Upvoted Feb 7
T SJanuary 19, 2017One of the most greatest luxuries palaces in the world. Highly recommended for Istanbul visitors.
Upvoted Mar 23- Ana Maria ZirogluDecember 30, 2015Very impressive. Amazing the rooms and luxury that these sultans enjoyed. Also very impressed by where ataturk stayed as well. The harem tour is also amazing. Beautiful sites and history! A must see!
Burcu YatmazogluSeptember 2, 2018One of the most important historical places for Turkish people where the founder of modern Turkish Republic Ataturk used as his office and passed away. Amazing history, beautiful architecture.
Bogdan D.October 11, 2014Great ottoman palace built in europeean style; star sights are the crystal staircase, ceremonial hall and the main bathroom (last closed); harem tour not to be missed; great views over Bosphorous;
Maria VoroninaFebruary 2, 2015One of the few sights completely worth the money they ask for a visit! Huge and splendid! Prepare to wait in a queue and better go in the morning to have enough time to see everything.
Carl GriffinJanuary 1, 2016Impressive neoclassical palace with lavishly decorated interior. Interesting to tour the ceremonial suites, harem and apartments of the crown prince.
Eloi Granado EscuerNovember 29, 2016Nice palace of the old Sultanate harem. Also, here is the room where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk died, which makes this a really relevant place for Turkish people. Good guided tours.
Chinemenma YorukJanuary 3, 2018Every room offers you a peak into the lives royalty. It’s gorgeous while a little desperate almost as though trying to cling to what was left of their empire through these grand displays of wealth.
- Abe DajaniJune 27, 2017Breathtaking and fascinating please. The luxury & craftsmanship Are out of this world, you have to visit. The palace cost $10 Billion in today's money, And it shows on every corner of it. Recommend.
Mohsin KhanSeptember 21, 2013Go early to avoid the crowds. Opens at 9am. Only guided tours allowed. 40TL for tickets to Selimniyak (45mins) and Harem (30mins) tours. If you have to choose one then definitely Selimniyak.
DavidMarch 27, 2015Palace interior is in a very good shape. Interesting to see how last Sultans of the Ottoman empire were living. Strong European influence and unbelievable master pieces.
Dalal ALrahmahSeptember 5, 2017Best historical palace ever enjoy the amazing architecture painting on walls and dome dont miss the blue Hall at the end of the Palace
Moozhan AyatollahiJuly 21, 2017Awesomr otman decoration with western style. Ceilings are made of wood carving and covered with gold. English tour leader included and she was very kind. 👌🙌🏻
Niffy SpectorAugust 29, 2012Long line to get in. Must pay for two tours - harem and main palace. Don't skip the harem tour. Also they make you wear plastic bags on your shoes to keep palace carpets clean so don't wear sandals.- Pol Gomà DeàsMarch 26, 2016Really nice Palace worth visiting. 40tl for the full entrance, 30tl for the official building. Don't expect a great guide nor a small group.
Thanos Antonis. 🍻🍺😝☕😀November 7, 2015The residence of sultans from 1856 to 1922 except the period 1889 - 1909. Be there at least 13:00 pm to see both sarayi and harem. Reachable by tram line T1( Bagcilar - Kabatas) and stop at Kabatas.
JamesMarch 5, 2014palatial as its name says, but you can only take a tour with the personnel who works for the museum palace. id recommend a visit but only if you can walk thru on your own or with a private guide.
Turkey Travel CentreFebruary 17, 2014Last home of the Ottoman ruler and an astonishing place to visit in terms of luxury and extravagant purchases. Everything has been well preserved and there is an excellent art collection Read more- MarlyAugust 12, 2018Doesn't take müzekart/pass + increased prices for foreigners. Audio guide rental is free with ID or $/€/₺ deposit, it gives a lot of context. Ideally visit the older Topkapı palace first.
Halil ÖzşenMarch 20, 2015I think The Best highlight point of İstanbul...So colorful and amazing building ... Afternon visit better than morning cause not so bussy... After visit drink Turkish Tea when you watch The Bosphorus
Steve SteveOctober 27, 2013If you're traveling alone you may skip the ticket line by going directly to the booth front. Just look for the: "Reserved tours and Individuals" sign. Price is: 40TL for the Museum and Harem combo.
Lucille FisherMarch 30, 2015Magnificent sprawling palace inspired by the best of mid 19th century European style. Fingers crossed you're led by a good enthusiastic tour guide.
- Lucille FisherFebruary 22, 2015Stunning palace museum in Baroque style. Pity the tours, herded like cattle. Our guide in the palace was pleasant, but the guide to the Hamam was the worst I've experienced.
Casey GrenetJune 25, 2014Dolmabahçe Palace which is the last residence of the Ottoman Empire, is located along the beautiful bosphorus line. Don’t forget to take a photo in front of the famous gate!
ElieMay 1, 2014Make sure you visit this when in Istanbul. Go early in the morning to avoid queues as much as you can. They provide tours of the place, which is quite impressive. Photos aren't allowed though.
Ghadah AbabtainOctober 20, 2017Amazing palace .. but staff should respect Arab more! One Arab was taking photo (which is forbidden) and non Arab person too ! they shout and say bad words about Arab only ! 🤔 stereotype
Mario DeboutMay 15, 2015Looks very impressive from the outside. Don't get me wrong, it's beautiful but very artificial. No real marmor. Everything is painted to make the impression and to simulate french and austrian palaces
SvetiDecember 30, 2015Nice palace for old things lovers. Pity that photo is forbidden. A bit expensive 40TL per person. Nice souvenire shop with good quality - I got silver badge for 15TL.
Neda MobaraJune 12, 2019It’s a must see palace in Istanbul. You should dedicate a time to visit the palace. Full of surprises 😉
Clement WongOctober 16, 2016Mobile phone down, no photographing, full heart memory in soul ! Very nicely preserved n tightly managed. Worthy 2 hours slowing sipping the Ottoman royal heritage. Thank you Foursquare !
DHR.comFebruary 9, 2012Also known as the Dolmabahçe Palace, this beautiful structure is composed of grand rooms, hamans, and amazing glass collections, including the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier.
Mary jrOctober 31, 2016If you are interested in architecture, decoration and history DO NOT leave istanbul wirhout visiting Dolmabahçe sarayı!
- Laura KalbagJuly 29, 2012The gardens are lovely and well-worth a visit but the tours of the building are slow, repetitive and don't give you very much interesting information. Lots of rooms filled with chairs!
Nuri JeonFebruary 1, 2015One of the most architecturally important place in Istanbul. Try to get there early if you want to see everything. It has ISIC discount.
Mahyar GhoraianAugust 31, 2018Wonderful architecture! Some of it halls were so beautiful that I didn’t want to leave them ☺️
Amr NasherJuly 2, 2018Very nice and old palace.. they don’t allow you to take photos inside so the flash light will not harm the place
Goce BonevFebruary 20, 2014Taking photos inside the palace is not allowed, but the groups are more then 100 people. Turn off your flash, put the camera/phone on silent and you can steal a photo or two.
Dalia AlmuslemNovember 15, 2016We had to ask them to save our tickets for the day after because of the rain on that day. The staff were helpful.
Republic, Atatürk's most important events in the palace was used as residence of visiting Istanbul, the Atatürk's death on 10 November 1938 . Ataturk died in the palace of the 71 numbered rooms.
Notika StetsynaJanuary 14, 2016Great place!!! Really luxurious palace! It's much better than Topkapi Palace inside! Photos not allowed, but it's unforgettable place!
IzAppsSeptember 10, 2012Dolmabahçe is one of the most impressive places in Istanbul, but not the only one! We invite you to Chora Museum to feel more of Istanbul. Here is the official application. http://bit.ly/P3nsXi
Bianca TognolloMay 1, 20122 hours in the line, and when big groups arrive, the ticket office closes (due to the crowd inside the palace) and you need to wait, wait, wait... Beautiful place, but it will take you all the day.
Ivan PletinDecember 4, 2021A great opportunity to see how sultans lived. The museum is cool, pretty expensive though
The palace where one of my friends work, i visit her frequently... I like the palace. Dolmabahce palace is great, i strongly recommend.
Tatjana NikolićApril 5, 2014Very enjoyable tour. Grand entrance, beautiful garden and wonderful view of the Bosphorus.
M. B.October 17, 2015One of the best palaces I ever visited!! The luxury, the architecture, and the views are just amazing! 👌🏼👌🏼
InterContinental Hotels & ResortsFebruary 26, 2013Stroll past the splendour of Ciragan & Dolmabahçe palaces, the latter being the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and is home to the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier. Read more
Vildan YahniFebruary 21, 2016What can I say that hasn't already been said about this lovely historical palace on the Bosphorus in Istanbul!
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Dolmabahçe Sarayı, Karaköy'den Sarıyer'e uzanan sahil şeridinin Kabataş ile Beşiktaş arasında kalan bölümünde, Marmara Denizi'nden Boğaziçi'ne deniz yoluyla girişte sol kıyıda, Üsküdar'ın karşısında yer alan saray.
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