A monument to the opulence of the rulers of the Ottoman Empire, with a notable clock tower, gardens and mosque.

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GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class

Sultanahmet

per person

25 Mar - 31 Mar

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Delhi (DEL) to Istanbul (IST)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bathroom could make use of an update. It would be nice if they had actual single beds instead of the sofa beds(particularly for older children)

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Sultanahmet

per person

25 Mar - 31 Mar

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Delhi (DEL) to Istanbul (SAW)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)

Everything was great

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanahmet

per person

25 Mar - 31 Mar

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Delhi (DEL) to Istanbul (IST)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,829 reviews)

I spent about ten days in this nice hotel and I will definitely back there next time. First of all I am attracted by the very beautiful view of some historical buildings that could be seen from the back a huge glass wall on the top floor where their restaurant is placed. I will never forget the kindness of TUGCE, a young peofessional personal who offered me Turkish Kahve and delicious omlete. You don't want to leave the restaurant after finishing your breakfast because of the amazing view of the sultan ahmed and the blue mosque.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Reviews of Dolmabahçe Palace

4.5

Top destination

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59

3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Dripping in gold everywhere you look! No photography allowed inside (and they will make you delete the pictures if caught so don't try!). The palace is very 'over the top' but a perfect example of the wealth of the Sultans. The main staircase is jaw-dropping! The clock museum (on the grounds) was worth a visit too. Beautiful gifts and examples of craftsmanship from around the world. When we went the glass house/ crystal house (I forget what it was called) was closed for renovation. However, there was an aviary you could visit. I highly recommend you buy the full ticket as the Harem section contains all the bedrooms which you cannot visit on the palace ticket alone. Tip: skip the queue and walk just inside the main gates to the grounds and there are two ticket machines. You can buy your tickets there and go straight through security. Second tip: avoid the overcharged 'skip the line VIP ticket'. We said no to some aggressive people trying to make us pay extra and instead bought the tickets from the machines described above and still skipped the queue on our own.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Book a guide. Beat the queue and appreciate more of what you see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Worth seeing

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not included in the Museum pass. Fabulous palace with beautiful rooms. Photos are not allowed to be taken inside.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Get there before 10 to avoid queues. Cafe inside te entrance is great value

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