Yildiz Palace

Yıldız Şale Köşkü, Istanbul

4.7★★★★★★★★★★4.9K reviews

Opulent 19th-century Ottoman palace, with grand interiors, pavilions & courtyards.

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Address: Yıldız, Yıldız Şale Köşkü, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

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★★★★★★★★★★Tami· a month ago
Yıldız Palace is absolutely breathtaking! The palace is much larger than I expected, and every room and garden is filled with incredible beauty and history. I only wish I had more time to explore everything. If you’re planning a visit,…
★★★★★★★★★★Thomas Defise· 5 months ago
Visited en of March 2026 on a Tuesday at 2 PM. Tips/Infos: • Time: Around 2 hours for a comfortable visit (3 sections were in renovation) • Best time: Late morning or early afternoon; generally less crowded than bigger palaces. • Ticket…
★★★★★★★★★★hephaestion· 4 months ago
Compared to the more popular Topkapı Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace, it has a calmer atmosphere. The palace, an example of 19th-century Ottoman eclectic style, is a complex of pavilions made up of several independent structures. It also ha…