Beylerbeyi Palace — Ottoman Splendour by the Bosphorus

About

Beylerbeyi offers a close look at Ottoman court life beside the Bosphorus. Built for Sultan Abdülaziz between 1863 and 1865, this summer palace also welcomed foreign state guests. Inside the main building, pause over the carpets, chandeliers and room decorations: their details offer clues to the tastes of the period. Our suggestion is to explore a few rooms slowly rather than rush through the whole visit. The operator lists the main building's Mabeyn and Harem as open; the sea pavilions, upper terraced gardens, Yellow Pavilion, Marble Pavilion and Stable Pavilion are closed. Plan your visit: closed Mondays. The stated 09:00–17:00 hours are ticket-office hours; do not assume they establish the palace's closing or last-entry time. Arrive earlier and confirm those separately. It is also closed on 1 January and the first days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Foreign admission is TRY 800, domestic admission TRY 200 and the base concession TRY 100; the TRY 100 garden-only ticket does not replace palace entry. Eligible foreign students pay twice the concession, TRY 200; ages 12–25 must show a physical ISIC card. Eligible teacher, soldier and police concessions cost TRY 150 here; confirm documents and eligibility at the booth. Children aged 0–6 of all nationalities enter free. Müzekart is accepted for eligible holders under the official rules; confirm your eligibility. The address is Abdullah Ağa Cad. No:12, Beylerbeyi/Üsküdar. IETT bus 15 from Üsküdar towards Beykoz stops at BEYLERBEYİ SARAYI; recheck your travel-day service. The map pin is approximate, not a verified entrance. Our editorial suggestion is 1–1.5 hours. Official sources were checked on 14 October 2026; no in-person visit was made. Confirm conditions on +90 216 321 93 20.

Before you visit

• Closed Mondays. The official 09:00–17:00 times refer to the ticket office; ask separately about the end of visits and last entry, and arrive earlier.
• Checked on 14 October 2026: foreign admission TRY 800; domestic admission TRY 200. The TRY 100 garden ticket does not replace admission to the palace building.
• The TRY 100 base concession requires eligibility. Eligible teachers, soldiers and police pay 50% more at this palace: TRY 150.
• Eligible foreign students pay twice the base concession, TRY 200. Visitors aged 12–25 must show a physical International Student Identity Card (ISIC); do not assume an ordinary student card is enough.
• Free entry is listed for children aged 0–6 of all nationalities. Confirm proof and current conditions for any concession.
• The main building's Mabeyn and Harem are listed as open. The sea pavilions, upper terraced gardens, Yellow Pavilion, Marble Pavilion and Stable Pavilion are closed according to the official site.
• Closed on 1 January and the first days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. A public holiday falling on Monday does not override the weekly closure.
• Müzekart use follows the official eligibility rules. Call ahead about photography rules or particular access needs. Our editorial visit suggestion is 1–1.5 hours.
• We checked official online sources without an in-person visit or entrance check. The map location is approximate. Contact: +90 216 321 93 20.

Directions

Beylerbeyi Mah. Abdullah Ağa Cad. No:12, Beylerbeyi/Üsküdar, İstanbul