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Yıldız Palace in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district was once the residence of Sultan Abdülhamid II of the Ottoman Empire. Explore its lavish Ottoman architecture, grand rooms and elegant decoration, and see artifacts such as textiles, ceramics and the sultan's personal belongings at the Yıldız Museum on the palace grounds. Enter whenever you like during opening hours on your chosen date without a guide, explore at your own pace, and enjoy some quiet time in the beautifully landscaped gardens.
This Yıldız Palace & Museum ticket lets you enter at any time during opening hours on your chosen date. It is not a guided tour: you enter the palace on your own and explore at your own pace. One ticket gives access to all areas of the palace open to visitors.
Yıldız Palace was the royal residence of Sultan Abdülhamid II and is a fine example of lavish Ottoman architecture. Beautifully preserved rooms and elegant decoration give you a glimpse of life at the Ottoman court.
The Yıldız Museum on the palace grounds displays Ottoman-era artifacts such as fine textiles, high-quality ceramics and the sultan's personal belongings.
The palace grounds have well-kept gardens where you can take a relaxing stroll away from the bustle of the city. Picnics and walking on the grass are not allowed in the gardens.
※ The palace is wheelchair accessible, but access to some areas may be restricted.
Meeting point :
Yıldız Palace (Yıldız Sarayı)
Yıldız, Yıldız Sarayı Müzesi, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point info:
The visitor entrance is in front of the Hamidiye Mosque at the Valide Gate, at the end of Serencebey Hill (Serencebey Yokuşu). It is a short bus or taxi ride from Beşiktaş, or you can walk from the Beşiktaş waterfront.
Yıldız, Yıldız Sarayı Müzesi, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye