Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest monoblock palace in Turkey, boasts 258 rooms and 46 halls, offering visitors an extensive exploration of its majestic …
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May 12, 2025
Absolutely beautiful place to visit, with free audioguide included. I much preferred this one over Topkapi palace, and it is easily accessible through public transit. Very beautiful art collection in…Full review by Christina111196
May 1, 2025
The palace is stunning, the gardens are delightful. Easy to see how the debt incurred in the grandeur of the building and the opulence of the furnishings could contribute to the downfall of the once…Full review by HDStripad
Apr 23, 2025
Nice, the gardens are better than the insides. Ceilings in some rooms are magnificent but you are not allowed to click photos inside. Some restoration work was going on when we visited in April. Tick…Full review by harshneekhra
My hotel is located in the old section of Istanbul near Hagia Sophia.What is the easiest way to get to the palace? Do they have Uber in Istanbul? Are taxis super expensive? Not sure I want to figure out public transportation.
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Taxi is not a good option in Istanbul as the city is very traffic. You can use the tram. There is a station at the area you are staying. It can reach to a station within a walking distance …
Taxi is not a good option in Istanbul as the city is very traffic. You can use the tram. There is a station at the area you are staying. It can reach to a station within a walking distance to the palace.
Is it free to walk around the exterior and grounds? Not really interested in entering the palace interior only taking photos of the exterior and grounds.
Can we visit on our own or with we need a guided tour? To visit the palace pre-reservation is required? Can we buy the tickets directly from the ticket offices? witout rezervation? Thank you
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You absolutely can do it on your own. You just walk into the ticket office, which is right on the property, then queue to get into the inner courtyard area and there's another booth …
You absolutely can do it on your own. You just walk into the ticket office, which is right on the property, then queue to get into the inner courtyard area and there's another booth where you can get the audio sets, which are free, and you do not have to lose your place in the queue. No pre-reservation required unless you are planning on going at a particularly busy time. The tickets are fairly expensive.
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