Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Bosphorus views and reasonable prices. Note that visitors to the palace are limited to 3000 per day and this ceiling is often reached on weekends and holidays. Come midweek if possible, and even then be prepared to queue (often for long periods and in full sun). If arriving before 3pm, you must buy a joint ticket for the Selâmlık and Harem; after 3pm you can visit only one. The Selâmlık, with its huge chandeliers and crystal staircase made by Baccarat, is the more impressive of the two. Note that admission to the palace is not covered by the Museum Pass İstanbul.

DON’T MISS

A Selâmlık A Harem A National Palaces Painting Museum

PRACTICALITIES

A Dolmabahçe Sarayı A MAP , A5 A % 0212-327 2626 A www.millisaraylar.gov.tr A Dolmabahçe Caddesi, Beşiktaş

A adult Selâmlık ₺ 30, Harem ₺ 20, joint ticket ₺ 40 A h 9am-4pm Tue, Wed & Fri-Sun A j Kabataş