Firstly you have to pass 2 checkpoints. 1st one is a security pass and for the 2nd you have to buy a ticket. Prices are high maybe a little discount may be done. Scenery is amazing. Interior and exterior is awesome actually I can't describe it with words.

Dolmabahçe Palace (Turkish: Dolmabahçe Saray) located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922 (Yıldız Palace was used in the interim period)

Must see, however after you pay the ticket go and ask for the headset in order to listen to the tour inside the palace (included in the ticket price) but they don’t tell you to go take it thus you have to ask for it. The gardens are superb around the palace. Taking photos inside is not allowed.

(Translated by Google) It is interesting to visit and see the life of the Turkish sultans, beautiful surroundings, I especially liked the side with access to the Bosphorus, for 120 lira you can visit everything, but as for me, the main building is enough. And it's better to plan your time, because after 16:00 museums are already closed, but you can stay on the territory longer. 2-3 hours are definitely needed to have time to see at least half. If you bought a ticket, you can ask for a virtual guide, there is in any language, he says boringly, but it's better than nothing. (Original) Интересно посетить и посмотреть на быт турецких султанов, красивая обстановка, особенно понравилась сторона с выходом на Босфор, за 120 лир можете посетить всё, но как по мне, достаточно главного здания. И лучше планировать время, т.к. после 16:00 уже закрывают музеи, но на территории можно находиться дольше. Часа 2-3 точно нужно, чтобы успеть посмотреть хотяб половину. Если купили билет, то можете попросить виртуального гида, есть на любом языке, рассказывает нудно, но это лучше, чем ничего.

Glorious and very beautiful place and architecture! Don’t worry you’ll not get lost inside as you will follow the signs on how to keep moving forward until you exit. You can get this small machine, put earplugs and enjoy an explanation and a beautiful story of every corner you reach inside the place. This machine is available is many languages. A must do : sit at the coffee tea area outside for a break when you’re done, don’t miss the desert that I will share a photo for below. It’s Devine!

It's a historical place right next to the see. It worse taking an audio guide, while visiting. To many rooms in two huge buildings, which are use to be residents of the Sultan Ahmed. It worse visiting if you like the history of Turkie.

One of the places you have to visit definitely. The palace is massive, impressive and full of luxury stuff. The interiors designed with nice furniture, and beautiful paining. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to photograph. You can also get a guidance with variety of languages and you need to pay an entrance fee.

Breathtaking ottoman palace The last few ottoman rulers lived here. The rooms are exquisite and nicely decorated. However, there are a lot of people touring and it can be extremely hectic and disorganized. You’re not allowed to take pictures which seems ridiculous as long as you’re not using a flash. Highly recommended.

Amazing old Palace that served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922. Free to enter the grounds but paid to go inside. Good safety for Covid19 with temperature check and airport style security on the entrance. Well worth a visit

(Translated by Google) It should definitely be seen. Gorgeous place with impressive interior and exterior architecture. One day is too much, before or after an afternoon 4 hours should be left for a detailed trip. You can also get the free online directory with your ID from security on the second door. The museum card is invalid. (Original) Kesinlikle görülmeli. Muhteşem bir yer etkileyici bir iç ve dış mimari. Bir gün fazla gelir bir öğleden önce veya sonra 4 saat ayrıntılı bir gezi için ayrılıp gezilmeli. Ücretsiz online rehberi de ikinci kapıdaki güvenlikten kimliğinizle alabilirsiniz. Müze kart geçersiz.

Amazing, breathtaking, stunning and beautiful palace what I have ever seen. I was excited to see this masterpiece of architecture of baroque. It was my first visit, but I hope to see this palace again. It’s worth it.

The garden around the palace is very peaceful and has a calming effect. There's a neat coffee stand nearby so you can have a coffee while resting. Palace itself is huge and leaves a strong impression of power, wealth and an interesting history. Seems nearly impossible to imagine how the life was so different than it is today.

650 tl for ticket, beautiful place, i love it

(Translated by Google) Great neighborhood (Original) Harika bir semt

(Translated by Google) Architecture Beautiful (Original) Mimari Güzel

(Translated by Google) Emotional moments ... (Original) Duygu dolu anlar...

This place is just breathtaking, the things you see in here will make you shocked, a must in Istanbul.

This great historical building in turkey,I fall in love with all of details,i advised everyone visit it

An absolutely stunning piece of art of a palace. The interior is breathtaking and also the gardens are just marvelous. I loved it and I cannot wait to return to this amazing palace hence I visit Istanbul I the near future. Wait time was moderate and easy to reach by ferry.

The last palace of ottoman empire and the first palace of New State Turkey. It was the biggest palace of ottoman empire.

Awesome trip. Must see. Loved it. Get an audio guide at the gate.

Nice sea-scene and calm place

Outside is stunning and beautiful. The building inside was not interesting. The collection include kitchen ware and just random rooms with chairs and table. You can have access to the terrace outside with an amazing view. The ticket as of December 2023 is of 650 Lira. Expensive. Worth to visit the painting museum.

The most beautiful royal palace in European style I ever seen. The site is kept amazingly well with an unbelievable number of decorations (vases, carpets, clocks of any kind). The audioguide is excellent and the overall context is simply stunning.

A breath taking historical place to visit enjoy there.

One of the most beautiful historical places in Istanbul

I can't describe this kind of beauty with just words🤎

Beautiful palace. A must see!

Was a little bit upset with the entry price (200 tl), month ago it was cheaper. But the view was worth it. If to be honest - I fall in love with the gardens much more than with the palace. It a pity that we can not take photos inside.

(Translated by Google) Well (Original) Eh işte

Historical

Definitely an experience and worth a visit! No photos are allowed inside the palace!!

It was the biggest and last palace of Ottoman Empire, and the first palace of New State Turkey. Amazing.

Not just history and art we always enjoy the gastronomical experience by Dolmabahce cafe!

An exceptional palace! Wonderful gardens, architecture and history! You should visit it if you have the opportunity! 🌠⭐🌟❤️🕍🕍🕍🕍🕍🕍

It’s very pretty but closed on Mondays.

Best Palace in Istanbul

It was wonderful to go back to the past and live life in the Dolmabahçe, the palace of the last Ottoman sultans, the most powerful empire in the world at that time. The palace is well kept and while walking and letting my imagination reflects in the past of the magnificent palace. This palace witnessed dramatic events that led to the fall of the Ottoman Empire into the hands of traitors and enemies. You can complete your 2-4 hours visit with great meal or coffee at the restaurant by the main gate. Don’t miss Dolmabahçe mosque. It worth your visit to enjoy peaceful pray. The palace includes three huge buildings, 44 halls, 285 rooms, 6 Turkish paths, and 68 washrooms.

Breathtakingly beautiful!! If you're in Istanbul, you MUST visit this palace. It gives an insight to the royal family that lived there. The ceilings, chandeliers, furniture, tapestries, paintings, everything is just beautiful and unique.

Is nice.. I must see.. Is really expensive for tourists..

An exceptional palace! Wonderful gardens, architecture and history! You should visit it if you have the opportunity! 🕍🕍

Beautiful

When I stand in front of this palace, language does not help me to describe it. So how to begin? First read the history of the palace. Then enter a world of art and beauty. The palace was the great place. Full of beauty, paint art, beautiful furniture, history, Ornate ceilings and great view of Bosphorus. It has a more than one cafe. I will come again and again. Highly, highly, highly recommended! 👍🏻

The entry to see the whole place is 120 TL.

(Translated by Google) Luxurious, large-scale palace. Didn't expect this as a great travel experience. Beautiful both inside and outside. We didn’t plan to go in, but they just came to take a picture with the famous lace gate on Instagram. And they did not regret it a bit. Would recommend as the number one museum in Istanbul. We took an entrance ticket for 120 liras, all locations are included in it. Despite the lockdown, it worked even on January 3rd. Photo / video is prohibited inside) so we turn on ingenuity) (Original) Шикарный, масштабный дворец. Не ожидали такого, так как большой туристический опыт. Красив как внутри, так и снаружи. Не планировали заходить, но пришли просто сфотографироваться с знаменитыми в Инстаграм кружевными воротами. И не капли не пожалели. Рекомендую как номер один музей в Стамбуле. Мы брали входной билет за 120 лир, в него включены все локации. Не смотря на локдаун, работал даже 3-го января. Фото/видео запрещено внутри) так что включаем изобретательность )

(Translated by Google) Historical ranking (Original) Historical plase

(Translated by Google) Even the shadow of the magnificence in the sunset is enough to show the greatness of the Ottoman Empire. (Original) Gün batımındaki ihtişamın gölgesi bile Osmanlı Devleti'nin yüceliğini göstermeye yetiyor.

(Translated by Google) Indescribable neighborhood Beşiktaş (Original) Tarifsiz semt Beşiktaş

Majestic

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful museums. They do not have an Arabic translation. Excellent in arranging the traffic system and entering. It takes many hours to see the museum in full. I enjoyed it very much. (Original) من أجمل المتاحف ليس عندهم ترجمة باللغة العربية ممتازين في الترتيب ونظام السير والدخول يحتاج ساعات كثيرة لمشاهدة المتحف بالكامل استمتعت به جدا

(Translated by Google) It has a beautiful view (Original) Çok güzel manzarası var

(Translated by Google) A unique architectural masterpiece, really a palace with the meaning of the word, built of pure marble in the European style. As soon as you enter the palace lobby, you feel a sense of luxury and grandeur. It was built by Sultan Abdul Aziz, and the luxury level of the owner of this palace is clearly evident. The walls, floors and ceilings of the palace are beautifully decorated, and chandeliers decorate every room in the palace. It has the largest chandelier in the world, as it contains 360 lamps and weighs 4 tons that adorns the palace hall from the inside. There is a room of interest in it, in which it is said that Ataturk died. The palace directly overlooks the sea and has an outdoor garden with a clock built of decorated marble. Entrance organization is excellent, and the place can be reached from Kabatas tram station. There is a parking lot next to the palace and a sea-view restaurant belonging to the Istanbul municipality. (Original) تحفة معمارية فريدة، فعلا قصر بما تعنيه الكلمة من معنى، بني من الرخام الخالص بالطراز الأوروبي، بمجرد دخولك الى بهو القصر ينتابك شعور بالفخامة والعظمة.. بناه السلطان عبد العزيز، ويتضح جليا مستوى البذخ لصاحب هذا القصر، جدران القصر وأرضياته وسقوفه مزخرفة في غاية الإبداع، والثريات تزين كل حجرة في القصر.. يوجد به اكبر ثريا في العالم حيث تحوي على 360 مصباحا ووزنها 4 أطنان تزين بهو القصر من الداخل.. توجد حجرة ذات أهمية فيه حيث يقال ان اتاتورك مات فيها.. القصر يطل مباشرة على البحر وله حديقة خارجية بها ساعة مبنية من الرخام المزخرف.. تنظيم الدخول ممتاز ويمكن الوصول الى المكان من محطة ترامواي كاباتاش، يوجد موقف للسيارات بجانب القصر ومطعم مطل على البحر تابع لبلدية اسطنبول..

Amazing site the architect full of gold crysals and ivory Sad that you cant take photos inside

Beautiful but the rule of no photography is lame.

Relive The Glory of the Ottoman Empire.

(Translated by Google) I could only see it from the outside. I hope I will go. I want so much. We commemorate Atatürk with respect on 10 November. (Original) Ben sadece dışarıdan görebildim. İnşallahda giderim. Çok istiyorum. 10 Kasım'da Atatürk'ü saygıyla anıyoruz.😞😥😥

(Translated by Google) A SMALL PIECE OF THE END OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE LUG (Original) OSMANLI İMPARATOR LUGUNUN IHTISAMININ KÜÇÜK BİR PARÇASI

(Translated by Google) Nice outside. Inside ... There is a layer of dust on the gold mirrors and watches ... the emptiness of the walls. The feeling that at first the palace was ransacked, then somehow restored, then the director instead of cleaners took a staff of 30 guards who follow the visitors very intrusively. Go to Topkapi, everything is much better and more sincere there (Original) Красиво снаружи. Внутри... На золотых зеркалах и часах слой пыли.. пустота стен. Ощущение ,что сначала дворец разграбили, потом кое как восстановили, потом директор вместо уборщиц взял а штат 30 охранников, которые ходят за посетителями весьма навязчиво. Идите в Топкапы, там все сильно лучше и душевнее

(Translated by Google) Enormous. (Original) Muazzam.

A must if you visit Istanbul.

Amazing palace, most see

Awesome

Historical, iconic, wonderful garden

Must place to see in Istanbul .

Stunning views God blesses

(Translated by Google) Nothing special as a museum, but stunning views of the nearby café in front of the Bosphorus (Original) Τίποτα το ιδιαίτερο σαν μουσείο, εκπληκτική θέα όμως στην κοντινή καφετέρια μπροστά στον Βόσπορο