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Palace & heritage · Istanbul, Türkiye

Visit Dolmabahçe Palace

From €56 per adult

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  1. The white marble façade of Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus

Overview

Crystal, marble and the Bosphorus.

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  • Home of six sultansLived in from 1856; a palace-museum since 1984Museum since 1984

Explore the state rooms, the Harem and the gardens of Istanbul’s great waterfront palace.

Built under Sultan Abdülmecid on the European shore of the Bosphorus, Dolmabahçe Palace was home to six sultans. Walk through the Selamlık and the Ceremonial Hall, the private Harem and rooms of crystal, carpets and gilding.

Facilities

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

  • Toilets for visitors.
  • Gardens to pause in between the buildings.
  • Places to sit in the gardens.
  • Cafés nearby along the Bosphorus.

Travel light: the visit covers long corridors and staircases. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

Accessibility

Dolmabahçe Palace is a historic building with long corridors, staircases and changes of level. Ask about the current arrangements for visitors with reduced mobility.

  • Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
  • If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
  • Ask palace staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Opening times

All times are local to Istanbul.

Dolmabahçe Palace
09:00–17:30 · Tuesday to SundayClosed on Mondays. Ticket office 09:00–17:00

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Visitor information checked 7 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.

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Photography on this page by SBarnes, Rabe!, Allie_Caulfield, Sergey A. Demidov, Ray Swi-hymn, Mimar77, José Luiz, Mircea Ostoia, Helge Høifødt and Nérostrateur. Full photography credits.

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Field notes

Get to know the palace.

Our guide takes you through Dolmabahçe Palace, from the Selamlık and the Ceremonial Hall to the Harem and the gardens. Decide what you’d like to see before you book.

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Which experiences can I choose?

Dolmabahçe Palace offers 3 experiences: Palace ticket, Palaces combined ticket and National Palaces Full Pass. Check the inclusions shown with your chosen experience.

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Carved stone details on the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower

History, architecture & heritage

Marble, crystal
and six sultans.

Dolmabahçe Palace brought the Ottoman court to the shore of the Bosphorus in the 19th century. Discover its history and the details worth a closer look.

Discover the palace’s heritage

Plan your visit

Make time for the details.

A little preparation leaves more room to enjoy the palace.

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Visit with care

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Getting here

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Dolmabahçe Palace
Vişnezade Mahallesi, Dolmabahçe Caddesi
34357 Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Türkiye
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The Gate of the Sultan in the walls of Dolmabahçe Palace

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Follow the palace’s story through history, ceremony and the rooms you’ll walk through.

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Dolmabahçe Palace seen from the water

History timeline

The palace through time

Trace the chapters that shaped Dolmabahçe Palace.

Explore the history timeline A hall with a crystal chandelier and calligraphy inside Dolmabahçe Palace

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A closer look

Read about the state rooms, the gardens and the details that make Dolmabahçe distinctive.

Read the Apollonaut journal A gilded room with mirrors and upholstered chairs at Dolmabahçe Palace

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