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Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Kavşağı, Beylerbeyi, İstanbul

Description

The Beylerbeyi Palace was an Imperial Ottoman summer residence and official entertainment venue built in the 1860's. It was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz and designed in the eclectic "Second Empire" (or Napoleon III) style by Sarkis Baylan. It is best known for its impressive reception hall, the use of blue columns and its beautiful facade when seen from the Bosphorus.

Access & Transport

The Palace is just north of the Bosphorus Bridge, on the Anatolian side. There are yellow minibuses (dolmush) going to/from Üsküdar. By public transport from Eminönü or Beşiktaş, it is faster to transit through Üsküdar. From Eminönü / Sultanhamet, take the underground Marmaray line to Üsküdar station and, from Beşiktaş and Kabataş, take a ferry.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a visit of Ortaköy Mosque across the Bosphorus Bridge and an exploration of the Üsküdar district (the Kuzguncuk neighbourhood is 1.5km away).

Meta review

The Palace with its pavilions is quite a well-known sight in the city, especially for those who take a cruise on the Bosphorus. Online reviews are good, though not exceptional, mainly because of the "competition" from Dolmabahçe Palace that cannot be beaten for sheer size and opulence. Visitors also used to complain about the quality of the group guided tours, but they have since be replaced by free audio-guides. Many are also disappointed that photographs are not permitted inside but still very much enjoy the gorgeous setting along the Bosphorus and the lavish deco of the Palace.

Environmental & Social

No data available regarding environment and social practices and policies. Visits help preserve the city's cultural and architectural heritages

Conclusion

The Beylerbeyi Palace would be a must see if not for its much bigger sibling Dolmabahce Palace. It is very much worth visiting but we would suggest not to cover both on the same day and, if pressed for time, the latter is on a totally different scale. That being said, Beylerbeyi is the perfect addition to a half day discovery of the Üsküdar district and that's in this context that we would suggest you visit it.

Key positive

Lavish interior deco and furnishing

Beautiful facade and waterside setting

Key negative

No photos permitted inside

A little time consuming to get to

Suitability

It is unclear if the Palace is fully wheelchair accessible, we do not think it is the case.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission is 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 35m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday09:00 - 17:30

Wednesday09:00 - 17:30

Thursday09:00 - 17:30

Friday09:00 - 17:30

Saturday09:00 - 17:30

Sunday09:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
TRY 350
Adult
18 - 64
TRY 350
Child
8 - 17
TRY 350
Infant
0 - 7
TRY 0

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