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

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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanahmet

per person

25 Jan - 29 Jan

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Return direct flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,736 reviews)

Pleasant stay with beautiful terrace view. Perfect location with all main sites in walking distance. Lovely housekeeper especially lady named Aliye. Only down side was it got a little warm at night and air con didnt seem to work efficiently but otherwise no issues.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Sultanahmet

per person

25 Jan - 29 Jan

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (SAW)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Very helpful and friendly staff all around. Rooms are always clean. Facilities are very new or recently updated. But the real highlight is the location. 5 minutes walk from everything: the grand Bazaar, the spice Bazzar, the blue mosque, Aya Sophia, Basilica, etc. Tram station 2 minutes away which can take you all over Istanbul. I’m definitely going back to the same hotel for my next visit to Istanbul.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class

Sultanahmet

per person

25 Jan - 29 Jan

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

This is actually a Best Western property. It did not seem like one, however. It seems like a wonderful independent, small boutique hotel. The neighborhood is very safe with plenty of eating and shopping options. It is very walkable to all the major sights in historic Istanbul. Highly recommended for the price.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Reviews of Dolmabahçe Palace

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Top destination

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3 - Okay

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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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