Your visit, considered

Make room for
a little wonder.

A practical guide to planning your palace visit and finding your way in Istanbul.

Before you go

Understand the access

Check the exact admission product and included areas.

Check current conditions

Review opening information and temporary closures before travelling.

Keep the admission document ready

A payment confirmation is not an admission ticket.

Find your way

Dolmabahçe Palace stands beside the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Check the official arrival information for the current visitor entrance and any access arrangements relevant to you.

Dolmabahçe Palace
Istanbul, Türkiye

Open directions Official visitor information

Bring the essentials

Choose what suits your journey and check the venue’s current rules for bags, photography, food and drink.

Comfortable shoesFor the journey and the permitted visitor route.
A charged phoneKeep your travel and booking information available.
Weather-appropriate clothingConsider the waterfront and outdoor parts of your day.
Admission and booking detailsCarry the issued document and any required eligibility evidence.

Your visit starts here.

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Make room for a little wonder.