Dolmabahçe Palace tickets
Dolmabahçe is the nineteenth-century palace of the last Ottoman sultans, set on the Bosphorus shore. Here are the ticket types and what to know before you go.
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Ticket options compared
What each kind of ticket lets you see, and how the options differ in price and cancellation terms.
| Option | What’s included | Good for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selamlık (state rooms) | The official half of the palace, with the crystal staircase and the great Ceremonial Hall. | Visitors short of time | Book now |
| Selamlık and Harem | The state rooms plus the Harem, the family quarters, including the room where Atatürk died. | Seeing the whole palace | Book now |
| Guided tour | Entry with a guide who explains the last decades of the empire, usually with a faster entrance. | Understanding what you are looking at | Book now |
| Palace with Bosphorus cruise | A palace visit sold together with a boat trip along the Bosphorus on the same day. | Seeing several sights in one day | Book now |
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About Dolmabahçe Palace
Sultan Abdülmecid I had the palace built between 1843 and 1856 to replace Topkapı, in a European style that mixes Baroque, Rococo and Ottoman details.
The state rooms were designed to impress: a staircase with crystal balusters leads up to the Ceremonial Hall, whose dome carries one of the largest chandeliers in the world.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, used the palace on his stays in Istanbul and died here on 10 November 1938. The clocks in his room are stopped at 9:05.
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Good to know
Opening hoursOpen every day except Monday. The ticket office closes well before the palace, so do not arrive late in the afternoon.
How long to allowTwo to three hours for both sections and the gardens.
PhotographyPhotography is not allowed inside the palace buildings. The gardens and the waterfront gate can be photographed freely.
Security and bagsThere is a security check at the gate. Inside, you walk on carpet runners and may be given shoe covers.
Nearby
Beşiktaş
A lively local district a short walk north, with a market, cafes and ferries to the Asian side.
Bosphorus ferries
Public ferries and cruises leave from Kabataş and Beşiktaş, both a few minutes away.
Galata Tower
A medieval Genoese tower with a 360-degree view over the Golden Horn.
Beyoğlu & Taksim
Restaurants, shopping and nightlife along İstiklal Street.
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Frequently asked questions
Which ticket should I choose?
If you have time, take the ticket for both sections. With an hour or less, the state rooms alone are enough.
Is Dolmabahçe Palace open on Mondays?
No. It is closed on Mondays.
Can I take photos inside?
No. Photography is not allowed inside the palace, only in the gardens.
Do I need to book ahead?
It is wise in the busy months. The ticket queue can be long, and a ticket bought ahead saves time.