I went to this beautiful palace first thing in the morning when it wasn’t so busy. The palace is truly massive and has many rooms, it’s takes about around 1 hour to get around the whole place! Definitely worth a visit but do go early at open time as it will be less crowded!

Marvelously, extraordinarily, magnificent !! What a lavish place to visit. The sense of history literally pops out of every single detail in this place. Make sure you're wearing comfy clothes and shoes as the tour may take 4 hours at least! Better to come as early as possible to avoid long ticket lines, or purchase your tickets online. Also, early arrival gives you the advantage of relaxing in the gardens and wander around without having to control time. Loved every single bit of it!

Awesome building absolutely marvelous, very well preserved. The walking is very organized and there is no crowd that tries to swish you away left or right. Interior is luxurious and there is not much Westies around while walking but you can take an audio guide. Worth visiting 100%. Tickets cost for foreigners is extremely insanely high for turkey, but that’s a different story. 650 lira for internationals and 140 for locals

Amazing Palace to visit. It's pretty big, so one needs at least 4 hours to properly get through. We didn't have the audio unit. If you listen to that, it would take even longer. Taking photos inside isn't allowed, but we have seen some people taking photos secretly. Interior is so beautiful that you can be tempted to break the rules and take photos. The blue hall reminded me of, as soon as we entered, the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City. It was the bright colours and the richness of the paintings. Of course, the themes in the paintings are totally different. It's worth a visit. Represents a different era and style.

Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces I have ever visited. Its stunning entrance is just a small part of its beauty. The palace grounds, with its exterior view and sea view, are truly breathtaking. Unfortunately, photography and filming are not allowed inside the palace, but each part of the palace will leave you more amazed than the previous one. One of the most interesting rooms is Ataturk's room, where he passed away. The ticket price was 650 Turkish Lira

The palace was beautiful and definitely worth the visit. Too bad you can’t take pictures inside the palace is the only negative. Chandeliers and the main salons were beautiful and the palace and Harem are definitely much larger than expected. If you pick up the audioguide, you need to leave ID, passport or 100 euro to use. If you walk through and listen to it all, expect to be here for three hours. Definitely nice digs from the past Sultan.

Nice place of attraction. Visiting it once is good enough. Only issue is, most of the item on display had no description, information whatsoever. You'll have to rent the audio guide to be able to understand the whole history of the palace. What about those who has a disability of hearing? Or those who prefer to read and take notes? Some visitors just walk past the entire display because it's just like any other European interior of a palace. I would recommend having items displayed with a placard of information, dated, purpose of it.

Dolmabahçe Palace is the largest palace in Turkey, located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait. It was built between 1843 and 1856. Dolmabahçe Palace is a masterpiece of architecture and design, and it stands as a testament to the wealth and luxury of the Ottoman Empire at its peak. The palace is beautiful, visitors can go around the defined path to see the palace and collectibles and pictures, but you can't take pictures or shoot videos inside the Palace If you have time, take a guided tour included in the ticket, but go visit on your own if wanna go quickly

Dolmabahçe Palace is one of the best palace’s I’ve seen, European elegance and culture mixed with the Anatolian and Ottoman spirit. It is a place you need to visit, at least once in your lifetime in my opinion. Everything about it was awesome! Book in advance and remember that photos are not allowed.

I recently visited this place in Istanbul and overall, it was a great experience. The location itself was beautiful and held significant importance. However, I found the ticket prices for foreigners to be somewhat high, which may not be affordable for many visitors. It's unfortunate that such an important place is costly to enter. Additionally, I felt that the area could benefit from improved guides and signage. Nonetheless, despite these drawbacks, most visitors would likely enjoy their visit to this place in Istanbul.

Nice place. Tickets starting 90 Turkish Lira depending on what you want to visit. I recommend you to purchase the cheapest ticket, as the outside of the palace is stunning, however, the inside is nothing but empty rooms, and you are not allowed to take photos.

Absolutely stunning!! Would highly recommend anyone visiting Istanbul to go and view this site. Its about a 10min walk from the last tram stop. Everything from the gardens to the beautiful Palace rooms on display are well worth seeing. The coffee shop on the premises was reasonably priced. Entry fee at TL300 was a bit steep in my opinion.

This Unique Building is worth to see. here is a lot of interesting rooms.. outside is also created perfect. beautiful flowers, gardens, amazing gates. inside of this building is rooms where is history of Sultan and his family. here is also room where was living Ataturk and died .. when clock stopped also stopped his life. take a picture is forbidden at this way here is nothing to see from my pic, I was starving to take it but they are looking attention what you will have not make a photo but some rooms is astonishing and you can not come out without any pic

It’s a tourist destination that you could not miss. The architectures are beautiful but the interior is a little shabby. You have to bring your passport or ID to get a free audio. The ticket price for foreigners is ten times the price for Turkish citizens. However, you are not permitted to take even a photo of the interior. I don’t think it’s worth the ticket price.

What a beautiful sight to behold! The fact that they were able to preserve the integrity of the palace is just astounding. Beautiful doesn’t do this justice.. If you happen to visit Istanbul, this is a must visit. Had lunch at the restaurant by the sea and my god, the food was amazing and the view was just beautiful.

Beautiful place. Kindly recommended to visit. Buy tickets in advance and come early in the morning because of the huge number of tourists. Territory is very big. You can easily spend here 3 to 4 hours. Toilets and cafes is on the territory. Prices acceptable.

Stunning place, gorgeous interiors, beautiful furniture, the palace is a real treat for your eyes. Unfortunately, Photography is not allowed inside. Also the place is very crowded, better to come in the morning cause when we were leaving the palace at 1:30pm the line at the entrance was enormous!

the place is nice but not recommended to go in summer as there is no ac’s inside and it’s pretty hot. some of the spaces are still under renovations. however, it’s a very nice palace to visit! the biggest in turkey and also has interpretation headphones in many languages which was very helpful. so you don’t really need a guide there.

I had the privilege of visiting Dolmabahçe Palace, and it was truly a magnificent experience. This palace is a masterpiece of architecture, seamlessly blending European and Ottoman influences. The grandeur of its halls, chandeliers, and opulent furnishings left me in awe. The breathtaking Bosphorus view from the palace is unparalleled, offering a mesmerizing backdrop for exploration. The meticulously maintained gardens and courtyards are a serene oasis in the heart of Istanbul. The informative guided tour provided a fascinating glimpse into Turkey's rich history and the lives of its rulers. The guides' knowledge and passion for the palace's heritage were evident. Dolmabahçe Palace is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, architecture admirers, and anyone seeking a glimpse into the splendor of the Ottoman Empire. I can't recommend it enough – an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting memories.

Wonderful place to visit. The wait for entry is not long. It contains the world's largest crystal collection and even offers a crystal stair case. Family friendly and great for a date on the water front.

Dolmabahçe Palace was ordered by the Empire's 31st Sultan, Abdülmecid I, and built between the years 1843 and 1856. Previously, the Sultan and his family had lived at the Topkapı Palace, but as the medieval Topkapı was lacking in contemporary style, luxury, and comfort, as compared to the palaces of the European monarchs, Abdülmecid decided to build a new modern palace near the site of the former Beşiktaş Sahil Palace, which was demolished. Hacı Said Ağa was responsible for the construction works, while the project was realized by architects Garabet Balyan, his son Nigoğayos Balyan and Evanis Kalfa (members of the Armenian Balyan family of Ottoman court architects). The construction cost five million Ottoman gold lira, or 35 tonnes of gold, the equivalent of ca. $1.5 billion in today's (2013) values.[1][2] This sum corresponded to approximately a quarter of the yearly tax revenue. Actually, the construction was financed through debasement, by massive issue of paper money, as well as by foreign loans. The huge expenses placed an enormous burden on the state purse and contributed to the deteriorating financial situation of the Ottoman Empire, which eventually defaulted on its public debt in October 1875, with the subsequent establishment in 1881 of financial control over the "sick man of Europe" by the European powers. The palace was home to six Sultans from 1856, when it was first inhabited, up until the abolition of the Caliphate in 1924: The last royal to live here was Caliph Abdülmecid Efendi. A law that went into effect on March 3, 1924 transferred the ownership of the palace to the national heritage of the new Turkish Republic. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey, used the palace as a presidential residence during the summers and enacted some of his most important works here. Atatürk spent the last days of his medical treatment in this palace, where he died on November 10, 1938. Today, the palace is managed by Milli Saraylar Daire Başkanlığı (Directorate of National Palaces) responsible to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

Beautiful, breathtaking, stunning!! Definitely get a ticket to see all of the buildings. Spent most of the day there and the water views were beautiful. The animals on site were a pleasant surprise (peacocks!) along with the cafes, which had amazing deserts & drinks!

History at its finest! Loved the combination of history and nature. Might be a bit crowded over the weekend, though. Taking pictures inside of the castle is prohibited, but the experience is still worth it giving you a sneak peak to how ottoman rulers and their families used to live. This is where founder of the Turkish Republic Ataturk has seen his last days!

Amazing place, I liked how the y preserved history and walk you through the entire experience. I wish I was allowed to take pictures (or more pictures) and I wish Clicks museum was open. The cafes available inside museums park have very little options of sweets and drinks, you can’t get healthier options such as whole food or fruited.

Stunning modern Palace of the last ottoman Sultan's. The buildings and grounds are beautiful but unfortunately you can only photograph the exteriors and not the interiors. There are several cafes within the grounds and plenty of toilet facilities also. You have to head towards the painting museum to get round the sea facing side of the Palace, but it's well worth the walk.

Great place to visit to learn about the later part of 660+ years of Ottoman history. Try to buy the tickets online to avoid the ticket line. You need to be patient with the crowd. Try to come early in the morning to avoid the rush. You’ll need between 2-3 hours to go through the palace and the painting museum. Taking photos is not allowed inside the buildings.

Great place to visit! Not only is the location itself pretty, next to the see with view on the southern side of Ístanbul, the palace from the inside is just breath taking! The details, amazing. The entry price is totally worth it. I recommend you visit in the early hours, around lunch and afternoon it can be quite busy. Be aware: there is a strict no photographs policy inside the palace. Please follow these instructions :)

The prettiest must-to-visit place in Istanbul. Take the tram T1 line to Kabatas station. The palace is only 4 minutes walking from the station. I suggest you to come early in the morning to avoid the crowd. It opens at 9 in the morning and costs you around 650TL. Note that you are not allowed to take any pictures inside the palace. You must cover your shoes before getting in or taking them off.

It's a great place to visit whether you love history or not. Trolleys for kids are not allowed so have that in mind if you have kids. You will need to walk a lot! But it's definitely worth it. Don't miss the painting museum in the end. You can buy also some gifts, they have nice souvenirs.

The palace is more beautiful and impressive on the outside than inside. Although the ceremonial Hall was spectacular. In my opinion, it's just another overpriced sight in Istanbul.

The palace is quite large with many rooms. It will take at least 3 hours to listen to the explanation and visit them all. However, most rooms are not accessible and can only be viewed at the door. You can rent a guide for free at the entrance, with multiple languages ​​to choose from, but remember to bring your passport. The ticket price on March 3, 2024 is 1,050 lire.

Very beautiful inside indeed. If you are ever in Istanbul you should definitely visit it. Make sure you get the audio guide before you enter as it really helps to explain the scenery.

Magnificent place. Inside is absolutely stunning, but you're not allowed to take pictures. So much to see and I will definitely go again. The architecture inside is gorgeous.

This Palace is a marvel of architecture, There is a big tower in front of the palace which increases the beauty of the place. There is an entry fee for visiting the palace. The palace is about 3-4 Km from Taksim Square. Accessible to wheel chair & easy enough for kids & child.

Beautiful palace. Very nice location next to seaside. Good audio guide system and stunning views. Feel ashamed for taking 2 pictures inside which isn't allowed but I generally followed the rule.

The most beautiful museum I’ve been to so far 🤓 you’ll see people complaining about the “wait time being too long” but if you actually wake up early enough and visit this beautiful place when they open, you will not have ANY issues waiting at all. I like to visit museums early to avoid people. I just simply don’t like people 🤣 In my experience, I got there right when they opened **super helpful staff and security** and I didn’t have to wait in line at all. Beautiful weather and beautiful scenery Just don’t take any pictures or videos inside or else you’ll get yelled at and possibly kicked out or fined. I misheard the security and I thought they only said no videos but it’s no pics no vids. I got yelled at 😂 Definitely make sure to stop by at the cafeteria and get yourself some coffee or tea in between the different palace buildings :) Enjoy!

This palace is gigantic! beautiful architecture! The garden is very big and so awesome. You have to visit this place. And please go inside too! The inside of this palace is more beautiful!!

Cannot recommend this place enough. Beautiful palace exterior and interior. Can only speak for when I was here in June at around 15.00 and it was not very crowded at all. A must see if you are in Istanbul, I would recommend spending at least 2 hours here. The grassy lawn by the waterfront is also very comfortable to sit, chat and rest. Loved it.

450 to get in for foreigners. Very beautiful and palatial inside the buildings, combination of rococo, baroque style, no photo is allowed though. Many Chinese blue and white porcelain as well. Maybe the idea of the blue hall come from this? It is definitely worthy to have a look.

It was wonderful. Here is the largest palace in Turkey. You should visit this place in Istanbul ??

I think this palace is more than wonderful and surely worth a visit! If you are in Istanbul, don't miss it! It used to be the palace of Othman Sultans in the past and now it is a public museum. Super beautiful from outside with a huge garden and sea view. From inside, it is really astonishing and really historical. The indoor architecture is awesome mixed with gold and crystal staircases. You will have the feelings of kings life from the centuries. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTOS. Recommended!!

It's is among the best historical places in istanbul. It's a must visit!

Dolmabahçe Palace is an Ottoman palace located on an area of 250,000 m2 in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, between Dolmabahçe Caddesi, which runs from Kabataş to Beşiktaş, and the Bosphorus. It is located on the Left Bank, opposite Üsküdar and Kuzguncuk at the entrance by sea from the sea of Marmara to the Bosphorus.

A beatiful palace, a Versailles of Turkey. All the furniture made from expensive and beatiful wood, the dining sets, covered by diamonds or rubins, the columns made of gold and marble... An extraordinary building, including the Sultan's wife's gate. Even the clock tower in front of the main gate was spectacular. The gardens were trully beatiful, specially the fountain with the swans. In the backyard of the Dolmabahce Palace, there are also some chickens, roosters and other birds! They were all singing like a choir:) Fun fact: the only two things they got from Russians are two bears. Visiting Istanbul without seeing Dolmabahce Palace is worthless...

Beautiful place with a breathtaking view

Saraylarin en guzeli?

Great place. Wish they let you take photos inside, it's too beautiful to resist the urge! Be prepared for high ticket price(200+ per individual based on what you'd like to see). And be prepared for a long entrance line that could eat up 1.5 to 2 hours. My advice is to go int the morning around 10 or before that. At times of 13:00+ it's very very crowded and you might wait but not get to experience it much because the place closes early at 17:00. Great garden to relax in as well as a very beautiful and windy indoor Cafe that's inside the paintings museum.

It’s a luxury palace. The architecture work is amazing and I loved the furniture. It’s located near the sea, with big amazing gates. Really huge. Worth to see. But no pictures allowed inside the palace 🥲.

I totally recommend to visit the palace, it is really worth seeing. You can use audio guide. This amazing place shows the historical culture of Turkey. The best place I watched in Istanbul

Beautiful palace with some amazing rooms within Dolmabahce Palace. The grand staircase and the main dome room are simply amazing. The grounds of the palace are stunning. The biggest downside of visiting the Dolmabahce Palace is they do not allow photos to be taken inside (without sneaking them). Only outside photos are allowed.

Was passing by it and saw it from outside but didn’t go in because they were about to close, but from the outside the architecture is so amazing and beautiful Mashallah. Only thing that I think is much is paying 250 TL to go in. But it is such an amazing place and architecture that is a must see in Istanbul

Beautiful palace to visit in Istanbul! I would definitely recommend anyone to spend a few hours here! Photos are not allowed inside (understandable) but you can always sneak a few.

A wonderful place that worths visiting. A lot of rooms were closed as well as watches & jewelry museums were closed too although of paying full place visit ticket. Strongly recommend to visit

Great place to visit and get to know the history. Admission fees, for the time it takes to tour the entire place is a little high. It's a good place to add to your to do list here

Clearly built by the ones having certain issues with superiority complex / megalomania. As an architecture piece of art can be valued quite highly, however as a museum - not that much. DO NOT TOUCH signs are on every step, lots of security who are looking at the visitors as if they came to rob the place, photos are forbidden (why?), etc. All-in-all - nice fasade, but something is rotten (wide range of the meaning) inside...

Lovely palace, easy to get to via the Tram. However it gets a bit boring, the rooms are repetitive and other than the crystal chandeliers it’s nothing special. The architecture on the gate is amazing though. It’s worth a visit if you have the time, if you don’t. Don’t feel as though you missed much. The topkapi palace was much better in my opinion.

During our visit in July 2022, most of the garden was under maintenance. The palace is magnificent in many ways! It is not allowed to take photos inside the buildings. Ticket is also not included in the Museum Pass. You can get a free audio though at the gate.

Beautiful palace to visit and know more about the history of this place. The built of the palace, the architecture, the design, the aesthetics, the chandlers, the design on the roof, every corner of this palace is a masterpiece on its own. It's a must visit place if you are in Istanbul, don't miss it. Take the audio guide along with you to understand the palace better. They have a ticket for entry. You might need an hour or two to go around the palace.

I loved that we did not have to wander around ourselves but there was a track guide for tourists and it made sure we saw everything. Audio guide was great. No photos are allowed to be taken, that is true, and it really annoyed me that some people still tried to do it. I mean, you know the rules, if you are not going to respect it then do not come at all. The tickets are a bit pricey. All in all, it is worth a visit, the place is just breathtaking.

It's popular, tourists place with very high price. Be aware that you can't make officially any photo inside. Palace and surrounding areas are very beautiful. Inside you will find rooms, paintings, old furniture, and everything what you can expect from old palaces. They discriminate foreigners (110 lira for Turkish vs 450 lira for foreigners, January 2023). They also do not honor European student cards.

This place is a must see. the entrance fee is 450 Turkish lira per person, which is about 22 euros. an incredible piece of history and one of the most beautiful antiques in Istanbul. if you are not with a guide at the entrance, you have audio devices that are included in the price you paid and with them you have the whole story about all the rooms and the history of this place. it may even be a better option than the guides themselves who just skip parts in order to do the tour sooner. it takes a good 3-5 hours to visit everything. must visit - all recommendations. Taking pics inside of palace is prohibited. Visited 26.May.2023

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Dolmabahçe Palace during my stay in Istanbul, and I must say, it was a truly beautiful experience. The palace's architectural grandeur and intricate details left me in awe at every turn. One aspect that truly impressed me was the provision of voice guides in various languages, and what made it even better was that the narration was not a simple translation; it was delivered by native speakers in their respective languages. This personal touch added a unique dimension to the tour and enhanced my understanding of the palace's history and significance. However, I do have one concern, and that is the ticket price. The admission fee was quite expensive, nearly 20 euros. It caught me off guard, especially considering that the Louvre Museum, which is renowned worldwide, charges 15 euros for entry. While I believe the beauty and historical value of Dolmabahçe Palace are certainly worth experiencing, the high cost might deter some visitors, particularly those on a tight budget. Nonetheless, despite the pricey ticket, I highly recommend visiting Dolmabahçe Palace to witness its breathtaking beauty and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Ottoman Empire. Just be prepared for the higher admission fee compared to other attractions in the city.

Wanted to visit this place, but the queue was to long. There was a queue for like 1,5 hour for tickets, after that another queue for like an hour to get in. After an hour i got out of the queue, because there wouldn’t be enough time to spend in the museum. From the outside the palace looked good, nice condition. Garden was also nice, beautiful flowers and trees. I would recommend to buy your ticket in advance.

One of most beautiful palaces I've ever seen. Need 3h to explore the palace Harem and picture gallery. And have some Turkish tea and dessert in one of the cafe on the premises.

It's a beautiful palace in the baroque style with good vistas over the bosphorus. Tickets are pricey though and photos inside are prohibited. You need to leave a form of id as deposit if you want an audio guide.

At first glance I was doubting if this palace will worth the ticket price as it’s (1080 Turkish Lira) but after going in and walking around this historical place is truly unique and beautiful and it’s 100 percent worth the price. Just make sure you spare 3/4 hours and don’t rush as it’s very big and many places to see.

absolutely breathtaking palace with great importance to the history of türkiye’s establishment. i loved that the audio guide was an optional and free of charge service that one could choose to get. while i wish it was possible to take pictures inside of the palace i do of course understand why it is prohibited

What a lovely and wonderful spectacle of Ottoman history and royal grandeur.. Must see exhibits in the main halls and the painting museum. Only thing I didn’t particularly like was the Harem. Mainly because they have not opened it up properly so you can’t really go inside the rooms.. Other than that, great place to see.

Beautiful palace with incredible history. It's a large complex with a lot of walking and a lot of stairs as you go through the rooms.

Dolmabahce is an UNIQUE place and palace. The architecture, the rooms, the furniture, the gardens and the clock... Such a beatiful place. Although, it's sad you cannot take photos, due to the rules. In the Covid-19 times, there are literally no queqes, wich is a bonus. Beatiful.

Must-visit place in Ist. It's huge so please prepare yourself for extra walk.

Amazing architecture. Took us two hours plus.

Giriş ücreti olması dışında harkulade

Sahil ve tarih iç içe

Gezilmesi gereken bir yer.Ücretsiz sesli rehber uygulaması çok iyi.Diğer müzelere de gelmesi dileğiyle.

Теперь, когда я слышу слово 'роскошь', я точно представляю, как это выглядит. Однозначно стоит посмотреть на дворец, на отделку которого потратили 14 тонн золота. Тронный зал потрясает воображение.

O impresionanta calatorie in trecut.

Красиво и довольно хорошо сохранился.

Красивое интересное место. Классный аудиогид. Можно провести несколько часов

Cok guzel tarihi saray

Atam atatürk.ün gezdiği dokunduğu her yer benimdir güzeldir

(Translated by Google) Very nice architecture and aesthetics. Although a work that reflects the glory of the Ottoman Empire is made with debt in recent times, there is no saving in reputation. The festive hall and mirrors, stoves, chandeliers are eye-catching. Fascinating with huge gates and sea-facing location (Original) Çok güzel bir mimari ve estetik. Osmanlı'nın ihtişamını yansıtan bir eser her ne kadar son dönemlerde borç ile yapılsada itibardan tasarruf olmaz. Bayramlaşma salonu ve aynalar, sobalar, avizeler göz alıcı. Büyük kapılar ve denize bakan konumu ile büyüleyici

Dünyanın en güzel konumuna sahip Saray

Un merveilleux palais pour voir l histoire du monde devant vos yeux ébahis

(Translated by Google) Thank you for everything (Original) Herşey için teşekkür ederim

Müzekart ile Haremlik bölümüne giriş yapılabilirken, Selamlık bölümü için ek ücret ödemek gerekiyor. Müze cafe ve sahildeki restaurant oldukça keyifli. Otopark ücretleri ise çok yüksek.

Her yanı ile tarih kokan muhteşem bir mekan. Dijital tur rehberi ile kalabalıktan uzak ve çok iyi anlatan rehberiniz ile gönül rahatlığı ile gezebilirsiniz.

mutlaka gezilmesi gereken bir müze. kulaklıkla verilen rehberlik hizmetine alışkın olmayınca yapılan açıklamaları kaçırabiliyorsun. verilen bilgileri bölüm adlarının yazılı olduğu tabelalarda kısa bir açıklama olsa daha iyi olur sanırım.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Guzel

Çok beğendim tekrar ziyaret edeceğim

Atarmısın hatırası var beşiktaşk var

Dolmabahçe Sarayı, İstanbul, Beşiktaş'ta, Kabataş'tan Beşiktaş'a uzanan Dolmabahçe Caddesi'yle İstanbul Boğazı arasında, 250.000 m²lik bir alan üzerinde bulunan Osmanlı sarayı. Marmara Denizi'nden Boğaziçi'ne deniz yoluyla girişte sol kıyıda, Üsküdar ve Kuzguncuk'ın karşısında yer alır. İnşaatı 1843 yılında başlayıp 1856 yılında bitmiştir. Dolmabahçe Sarayı'nın bugün bulunduğu alan, bundan dört yüzyıl öncesine kadar Osmanlı Kaptan-ı Derya'sının gemileri demirlediği, Boğaziçi'nin büyük bir koyu idi. Geleneksel denizcilik törenlerinin yapıldığı bu koy zamanla bir bataklık hâline geldi. 17. yüzyılda doldurulmaya başlanan koy,] padişahların dinlenme ve eğlenceleri için düzenlenen bir "hasbahçe"ye (hadayik-hassâ) dönüştürüldü. Bu bahçede çeşitli dönemlerde yapılan köşkler ve kasırlar topluluğu, uzun süre "Beşiktaş Sahil Sarayı" adıyla anıldı

This is what you call a palace, absolutely beautiful with amazing grounds with views. Loved every bit of it! Upon entry you can get an electronic tour guide by placing down a returnable deposit or identification, giving you a great insight into the history and life at the palace. Thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family, spent quite a bit of time sitting in the grounds on the grass overlooking the bosphorus sea. A bit pricey but well organised and a lot to see!

(Translated by Google) Sat tower cafe is very enjoyable. Sea level pleasure (Original) Sat kulesi kafe çok keyifli. Deniz seviyesinde keyif

(Translated by Google) So beautiful (Original) Çok güzel

(Translated by Google) One of the greatest palaces in Istanbul. Luxury and chic all around. It's all worth a look and listen to a tour of the palace. The palace is located on the shores of the Bosphorus and there are enchanting scenery. I recommend to visit, what you see will leave a pleasant memory and you will want to come back here again. (Original) Один з найвеличніших палаців Стамбула. Розкіш і шик довкола. Це все варто подивитись і послухати екскурсію в палаці. Палац розташований на березі Босфора і там відкриваються чарівні пейзажі. Рекомендую для відвідування, побачене залише приємний спомин і ви захочете повернутись сюди знову.

Çalışanlar güler yüzlü güzel bir gün geçirdik. Mutlaka gidilip görülmesi gereken bi yer. Gidecek olanların dikkatine sabahtan gitmelerini öneririm hem sakın oluyor hemde fazlaca yürüyüş yapıldığı için günü enerjin zamanınizi burada geçirmiş olursunuz. Çocukla gidilmesinj onermem çünkü çok merdiven ve inis çıkışlar var.

Красиво и шикарные виды

(Translated by Google) We couldn't see it but the garden was crowded (Original) Göremedik ama bahçesi kalabalikti

Must go here if in istanbul , tram line to end kabatas, then 5 min walk , signposted , 110 lira get in each , top place

Ata yadigarı Osmanlı'nın sahaseri

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and magnificent (Original) Cok guzel ve ihtisamli

Dolmabahçe sarayı muhteşem.

Рекомендую. Впечатления только положительные, все организовано со знанием дела. Молодцы!

Everybody must see there

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An absolute must do when you visit Istanbul. The queue outside is worth it, if you find any reliable online ticketing options take them for sure. The tour takes around 2 hours, more if you want to take everything in. The place is steeped in history and is grand in every sense of the word. Expect to do lot of walking.

Very beautiful and amazing Palace. Great location. Ticket is 250 tl excluding art gallery. However in summers, it gets hard to enjoy, due to congested places with lot of people inside. Keep lot of cold water with you. Taking pictures is strictly forbidden. Overall enjoyable place.

Vintage , historical , quiet , big , more than one museum in side the palace , many tourists you will find there , the palace located next to the sea , very epic view, the place is very cool for Instagram pictures, I guess the place is open till 7 pm after that the gate will be closed.

One of the most interesting and impressive places at Istanbul This castle will amaze you you should not miss this visit

Be aware that is closes rather early. From outside its looks really beautiful

Must see when in Istanbul! The Dolmabahce Palace is one of the greatest building I have ever seen, and I have seen quite a lot. You should definitely invest those 200 lira to get inside. (even if its quite expensive tho, no discounts for students also...)

Such a fancy palace! My eyes are too busy... Too much gold and sliver and bling bling.... 😂 Its kinda big so wear comfortable shoes! And photos are not allowed inside. They also have cafe inside with deserts and drinks. In general I recommend this place for visitors.

Very beautiful place from inside and outside, you can spend whole day there but it still wouldn't be enough to appreciate all these views. Entrance fee was expensive for foreigners and queue on weekend was very long but still it's one of the best places to see around. Very recommended

Interesting history, lovely garden, we went there at the opening it wasn’t crowded, and when we left there was a big queue. No pictures allowed inside the palace, staff were not very welcoming.

The palace style is a combination of Western baroque, rococo and neoclassical design mixed with traditional Ottoman style. The palace was constructed between the years 1843 and 1856, on the orders of Sultan Abdülmecid. Four different architects from the Royal Ottoman Architecture Department had a hand in its construction. With a facade more than 600 metres long and a surface of 15,000 square metres, the Dolmabahçe Palace is the largest building in the country. Inside there are 285 bedrooms, 43 halls, 68 bathrooms and 6 Turkish baths.

The place was so huge and loved the exterior design of the place. They had excellent artistry done on the walls of the building. It was a very nice experience

Wonderful breath taking place it deserve to visit The ticket is around 15$ per person.

Interesting otoman palace, takes 4 hours to complete almost.

Ehat an amazing place. It is one of most important place in Istambul. This place is where Sultans and their family loved, accept politicians, many officials visits where there. Father of Modern Turkey as we know today, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk used this place as a residents. There is a room where he died too. A lot of beautiful rooms, items etc. on entrance, you can take guide device (use it as a phone), it is free of charge. Only you give passport, and on wey on back you return device, and get you passport.

Stunning place, gorgeous interiors, beautiful furniture, the palace is a real treat for your eyes. Unfortunately, Photography is not allowed inside. Also the place is very crowded, better to come in the morning cause when we were leaving the palace at 1:30pm the line at the entrance was enormous!

Very nice place to take a photo.. you need to buy a ticket to go in. No picture inside the palace.

Very beautiful Architect full of art . Magnificent !

It's a really great building. It is impossible not to be touched by thinking about all the things that happened the moment you entered. It is a museum that should be visited every 2-3 years.. 💯

Definitely one of the most amazing places in Istanbul, please go! The only thing I don’t like is they don’t allow you to take pictures inside the building. But it’s still my favorite, definitely will visit there again, because last time my kid was so tired that I couldn’t really enjoy it.

Much more bare than the other Palace. It's clear this museum has not developed this place as much as the other. Still worth going to check out the building.

Entrance is worth it!! The palace is rich with history and location is beside the bhosporous near Besiktas area!! Elegance and luxurious living of old Sultans can be seen in the palace.

Historical, gorgeous, and one of the symbolic piece of the richness of Turkish culture. This should be “must-to-see” on the tourist list. I wish some places inside are allowed to be photographed.

Simply stunning. So much bigger than you’d imagine, and we were only permitted in a small portion. Definitely worth the ticket price!

Try to come earlyer of you don't wanna be rushed to exit at closing time (16h). But the view and the palace are marvelous!

The palace is a must see for anyone that appreciate the beauty of the city. The staff is super friendly. Not allowed to take photos inside. There are three main sections. I suggest visit them all.

Definitely worth the price for the entrance ticket :) easy to spend half a day in here . There are also areas of rest and cafe where you can have a coffee or actual lunch . The view from the palace on the sea is also amazing !

A must visit if ever you plan on visiting the Istanbul. Worth the money and time. Was gorgeous and just in awe and amazed the whole time. It is not allowed to take a picture inside the palace but there's still a lot of people who are very disrespectful about the rules even if there's signs everywhere and security keep reminding them. Highly recommended 👍

absolutely stunning palace, very powerful as it is the beginning of the end of the ottoman rule. definitely worth visiting. photos of the interior are prohibited and there are staff in most rooms telling people not to take photos. you can still sneak some photos for sure 😉 (would advise pre buying tickets or going as a guided group because the ticket queues are hellishly long!)

Big palace for reasonable price considering the amount of things to see. The main hall and some dining rooms with rich decorations are nice to see, the rest is very average, without particular beauty. Interesting to see how the sultans were living in the 19th century but nothing else. Good place but not a must...

A must to see!!! Located on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, Dolmabahce Palace is indeed an impressive example of Ottoman architecture and interior design. Outstanding architecture and impressive gardens. It served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922. Spot 2 h to explore the beauty of palace and purchase tickets in advance to escape the line. Highly recommended!!!

Gorgeous and grand. You can see the palace of the Ottoman Empire well. The audio guide changes automatically as you move, so you can listen to it comfortably. I highly recommend the audio guide. Photography is not permitted inside, but outside is possible. It takes quite a long time to look around, so it is recommended to come early.

I could not get an opportunity to visit inside the palace as it takes a lot of time to complete the entire visual visit... however my friends who visited it said that its clearly worth a visit if you have time in hand...charges for entry is 450 lira...

This is a must see when you come to Istanbul. We didn't have a chance to go inside because we didn't buy our tickets ahead of time. The line was very very long to wait for tickets. We walked around the outside and just that was amazing to see. We're definitely going back here to go inside to spend the day. If you are going during summer make sure to wear a hat because it's very hot and sunny in this area. We came back in July 2023 and went inside the palace. You can spend up to 4 hours inside this beautiful place. You can feel the luxury and Regency inside the palace. So many antiquities inside!!

An exquisite and royally crafted palace that too during 1850s with 285 room which can beat many properties of now a days. I loved visiting the place but do remember that there are two types of ticket and make sure you only take the one for visiting palace not Hammam. This is one way you can take inside tour with less cost. One should definitely visit this palace whenever in Istanbul.

Do yourself a favor and visit this beautiful piece of art! It would be one the best palaces I've visited ever. Takes a good few hours to see. Try to visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds and enjoy it well.

Gorgeus palace, reflecting huge luxus and richness. The garden is stunning too. Though the prices are a bit overrated considering the fact that you can't take photos inside, which I also do not understand, why not. I think it would help create a better image for the palace, as by showing pictures of the inside to our acquaintances, it would attract even more people, which would mean bigger profit...

It was amazing experience.. love the palace and the details. Entrance per person is 1,000 TL for foreigners, and translation headphones for each person are 50 TL. Baby strollers are not allowed. The place is very hot in the summer and inside without air conditioning.

This is a must see when you come to Istanbul, but a buy a ticket in advance, there are a lot of people and also its better with tour guide to learn more about the history ! outside is also amazing to see. day. If you are going during summer make sure to wear a hat because it's very hot and sunny in this area. Great also for Instagram photos

Beautiful place. It was a place I really wanted to create content in, specially on the inside of it. It is very upsetting that they kept telling us not to take pictures inside. I do not find it disrespectful or that it will “spoil it for everyone” because there are many other places like this where content creators travel to see because they saw it online. It will not stop anyone from visiting, at the opposite, it will make more people want to go.

Not worth the 650 lira per person. A real disappointment. They didn’t give is the audio guide, the rooms looked all the same, no history about Turkey or the palace, the corridors were chipped and carpets were dirty, and you weren’t allowed to take photos inside without any reason given. The only reason for two stars is because the outside garden is beautiful and the palace cafe was lovely.

To see a Luxurious and beautiful palace then pay 650TL , otherwise stay out side and take pictures, spend the money in useful way. If you enter into the palace then take your own time and see many interesting exhibits about Sultan life and Ottoman Empire. Photography Restricted inside the palace.

The Palace is very beautiful with rich history. If you are interested in knowing all the details , an audio tour is recommended. The palace is huge and takes around 2-3 hours to explore. Photos/videos are not allowed inside the palace. The entrance fees may differ as we heard all attractions tickets are getting spiked up. We visited on Aug 18th and paid 650 TRY per person.

One of the grandest, most impressive architecture I have seen my whole life. The enormity of structure, intricacies of handicraft backed with the rich history made it the best place we visited in Istanbul.

Unfortunately we came to visit on a Monday ( our last day in Istanbul) we didn't realise it wasn't open on Mondays so please bare this in mind when planning your trip. We were disappointed but still got to go into the entrance part and see the gates to the palace and the clock tower. İt looks an absolutely amazing place. Maybe it's a good thing I was closed, just means i have to plan another trip to Istanbul so I can get to see the inside too 😉 We passed the Dolmabahçe palace when we went on the Bosphorus cruise. The views were stunning

This is a wonder to behold with gold-plated objects totalling 35 tons, untold amounts of precious stones and massive crystallized chandeliers. By the size of this mansion, the walk through may have taken an hour. It explains how this project would have drained the nation's resources, bringing the Ottoman Empire deeper into debt. One would wonder what mental state the Sultan was in to order a project of such ostentatious quality.

This is the most beautiful palace I have visited. It is so well preserved and maintained that it feels like almost all people are still living in it. The architecture, decoration, and carvings on the walls are just magnificent. I would recommend everyone to visit it. It is located on the bhosphorus and the ocean view is amazing. One needs to go early in the morning as it starts closing by 4-5. Photography is not allowed inside the palace so just be prepared to just absorb everything you see.