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Dolmabahçe Palace seen from the Bosphorus

Dolmabahçe Palace

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Built between 1843 and 1853 for Sultan Abdülmecid I, Dolmabahçe replaced Topkapı as the Ottoman court's residence and mixes Ottoman planning with Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical forms. The Selamlık (state apartments), Muayede ceremonial hall and Harem hold Hereke carpets, Baccarat and Bohemian crystal, Sèvres porcelain and diplomatic gifts. Atatürk lived here intermittently from 1927 and died in the Harem on 10 November 1938. It has been a museum-palace since 1984.

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Permanent Collections

Selamlık and Harem State Rooms

The palace's state apartments, ceremonial hall and private Harem, furnished with Hereke carpets, Baccarat crystal, Sèvres porcelain and diplomatic gifts.

Permanent collection₺2,000

Painting Museum

The National Palaces' collection of paintings, shown in the palace's former Veliahd (crown prince) apartments.

Permanent collection₺2,000

Palace Collections Museum

Objects from Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi, Topkapı and Yıldız palaces, arranged thematically in the former imperial kitchens.

Permanent collection₺2,000

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Vişnezade Mahallesi, Dolmabahçe Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul

Nearest station: Kabataş and Beşiktaş

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Hours

MonClosed
TueToday09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From ₺2,000

Foreign-visitor price for Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum. Ages 0-6 free. Museum Card not valid for the Selamlık.

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Visitor Information

How much does Dolmabahçe Palace cost?
Standard adult admission to Dolmabahçe Palace is ₺2,000. Foreign-visitor price for Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum. Ages 0-6 free. Museum Card not valid for the Selamlık.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Dolmabahçe Palace?
Dolmabahçe Palace is open Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (ticket office hours per the official site; the site header shows 09:00-17:30). Closed Mondays, New Year's Day, and the first day of Ramazan Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Dolmabahçe Palace?
Dolmabahçe Palace is located at Vişnezade Mahallesi, Dolmabahçe Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, in the Beşiktaş area of Istanbul. The nearest stations are Kabataş and Beşiktaş.
What can I see at Dolmabahçe Palace?
Sultan Abdülmecid's 285-room Bosphorus palace, where Atatürk died in 1938, with Baccarat crystal and Hereke carpets. Current highlights include Selamlık and Harem State Rooms, Painting Museum and Palace Collections Museum.
Do I need to book Dolmabahçe Palace in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Dolmabahçe Palace?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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