Topkapı Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

1. Topkapı Palace

9.4
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
Cankurtaran, İstanbul, İstanbul
History Museum · Cankurtaran · 1060 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: A must see, but go early to avoid the crowds & have lunch in the Ottoman restaurant in the Palace for a taste of authentic Ottoman cuisine.

IdiootIdioot: The sultan's palace is a must visit in Istanbul. Lovely view over the Bosporus included!

Nick v.Nick van Mierlo: Very nice and well preserved palace. Make sure to either get a guide or audio tour for the best experience.

Dolmabahçe Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

2. Dolmabahçe Palace

9.4
(Dolmabahçe Sarayı)
Vişnezade Mah. Dolmabahçe Cad., Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Palace · 794 tips and reviews

Yacoub A.Yacoub A: Very nice palace and enjoyable tour .. There are two parts of this tour take SELAMLIK tour better than Harem tour or u can combine them for 1.5 hours

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Magnificent sprawling palace inspired by the best of mid 19th century European style. Fingers crossed you're led by a good enthusiastic tour guide.

Lebanon TaxiLebanon Taxi: Must see all parts of the palace , don't miss any .

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

3. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

9.4
Yıldız Mah. Çırağan Cad. No:32, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Hotel · Yıldız · 638 tips and reviews

Abdulrahman ….Abdulrahman …: Stunning hotel with great views of the Bosphorus, The Palace, Entrance, Gardens and Food all are amazing. Slightly surprised there was no in room tea or coffee. The sunset is breathtaking...

Oxana V.Oxana Valyushok: Totally lives up to its name. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a great sea view. Wonderful service, delicious breakfast. Lovely lounges in the palace gardens by the Bosphorus. Superb.

MahsaMahsa: Such a fabulous hotel. Cafe was great but as a easterner I felt Turkish tea and coffee was boiled. But I highly recommend here , because this beautiful palace make you feel better.

Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

4. Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant

8.2
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbıyık Cad. No: 36-38, Fatih, İstanbul
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Cankurtaran · 99 tips and reviews

Ceci V.Ceci V: Delicious food, super friendly staff, and amazing hidden underground palace accessible only from restaurant

Apostolos M.Apostolos Michalovits: Friendly staff, low prices, taste food, good quality and don't forget to see the palace (ask the waiter)

Jasper V.Jasper Verplanken: We had the chef's special which was absolutely fantastic! The fried ice cream was the pinnacle of a very very nice meal. The waiters were very friendly and not pushy! Also: underground palace! Love it

Beylerbeyi Sarayı is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

5. Beylerbeyi Sarayı

9.2
Beylerbeyi Mah. Abdullahağa Cad. Üsküdar, İstanbul, İstanbul
Palace · Beylerbeyi · 195 tips and reviews

SelinSelin: I wish ı would come here before, this palace is very peaceful and shining in the middle of bosphorus. Everyone must see it :)

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: The Beylerbeyi Palace was commissioned as a summer residence by Sultan Abdülaziz in the 1860's. After a tour through the palace enjoy a glass of tea in the garden cafe area.

--: Less touristic as on anatolian side but a wonderful palace.

Topkapı Sarayı Harem Dairesi is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

6. Topkapı Sarayı Harem Dairesi

8.6
Cankurtaran, Topkapı Sarayı, Fatih, Fatih, İstanbul
History Museum · 106 tips and reviews

Joy L.Joy Ludwig-Mcnutt: IMO, the harem is the prettiest section of the palace.

Ali L.Ali Latifi: Not nearly as extensive as the palace itself, but beautiful and worth the sight.

DavidDavid: The harem is less crowdy than the main palace building. It is a pleasure to visit. Some rooms are amazingly beautiful. The audio guide is very informative. Do not miss it when you are in Topkapi.

İstanbul Archaeological Museums is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

7. İstanbul Archaeological Museums

9.0
(İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri)
Alemdar Caddesi,Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Fatih, İstanbul, İstanbul
History Museum · Cankurtaran · 412 tips and reviews

La Petite QuiLa Petite Qui: Amazing museum. More interesting than the Topkapi Palace from an historical perspective.

Enis A.Enis Aksoy: Nice great place next to Topkapı Palace ! Harem picture👍🏻

Burcu Y.Burcu Yatmazoglu: If you have some more time after your tour in the historical peninsula, continue with this one to see archaeological and artistic treasures from the Topkapı Palace's collections.

Dolmabahçe Sarayı Bahçesi is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

8. Dolmabahçe Sarayı Bahçesi

9.2
Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Vişnezade · 26 tips and reviews

Anty D.Anty Dhievirta: Great palace

Fadlul I.Fadlul Imansyah: great palace, very nice views. a must go place

PanteaPantea: Whenever you go in Istanbul it should be a part of your plan

Gülhane Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

9. Gülhane Park

9.2
(Gülhane Parkı)
Cankurtaran Mh. Nöbethane Cad. No:1 Gülhane, Fatih, İstanbul
Park · 1113 tips and reviews

Adrijana H.Adrijana Husić: Must! Just have a walk through whole park before going to Topkapi Palace, worth every single minute and at the end going right you will find great Garden to have coffee or tea.

Metalik A.Metalik Ali: It's an amazing Park, just nearby the Topkapı Palace. You can feel the air in this park without any worry it's pure and nice.

Nihan Y.Nihan Y.: Every time I go to this very special park next to the Topkapi Palace I feel lost in another century with its huge trees and melody of the birds that come from heaven.

Dolmabahçe Sahil is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

10. Dolmabahçe Sahil

9.0
Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Waterfront · Vişnezade · 105 tips and reviews

Turki ♐️Turki ♐️: Amazing palace but a bit expensive for entry!

Nuri J.Nuri Jeon: Romantic enough with the palace.

RamiRami: Nice view next a great historical palace

Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

11. Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah

9.3
Meşrutiyet Cad. No:52 Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Hotel · 191 tips and reviews

Suzan T.Suzan Toma: Pera Palace #202 such a great room to stay :)) in this weather # golden horn view

CurbedCurbed: In 1963's From Russia With Love, Bond plays the super sleuth in Pera Palace's 1001-column cistern, doing his best to spy on the Russian consulate. Read more.

Julie T.Julie T.: Stunning palace, amazing. If you cannot afford it fo there between 10:00/11:00 or 15:00/16:00 to visit the 101 room for the small Ataturk museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

12. Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art

8.6
(Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi)
Binbirdirek Mh. Atmeydanı Cd. No:46 (Terzihane Sk.), Fatih, İstanbul
History Museum · 72 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Beautiful Ottoman palace housing many magnificent artifacts including calligraphy and a huge collection of antique carpets.

FoodieFoodie: Not very impressive, unless you fancy different copies of Koran or calligraphy. If you've been to similar unit in Topkapi Palace you may skip this place unless you are nearby

Burak S.Burak Sansal: One of the best museums in Istanbul housing Turkish and Islamic artifacts, as well as ethnography section, in the 16th-century palace of Ibrahim Pasha.

Sanitas Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

13. Sanitas Spa

7.7
Çırağan cd. (Çırağan Palace Hotel), İstanbul, İstanbul
Spa · Beşiktaş · 6 tips and reviews

Luxos MagazineLuxos Magazine: n the charming atmosphere of Ciragan Palace, Sanitas Spa offers a unique spa and Turkish hammam experience combining the natural and the grandiose accompanied by specialized therapists and... Read more.

HeyTripsterHeyTripster: Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul’s spa centre includes a Turkish bath, jacuzzi, indoor pool, sauna and steam room, massage rooms and a beauty treatment room. Read more.

Tuğçe G.Tuğçe Gün: :) 2013 hazırlık

The Peninsula Istanbul is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

14. The Peninsula Istanbul

9.2
Kemankeş Caddesi 34, Kemankeş Karamustafapaşa, İstanbul
Hotel · 4 tips and reviews

Tugra G.Tugra Gönden: New in town, great breakfast by the sea overlooking the Topkapi palace

MESHARiMESHARi: One of the best amazing hotels in Istanbul..Location View service rooms 👌

Ezgi A.Ezgi Akdemir: Sanat 🎺🎻🎷🎻🎼🎹

Basilica Cistern is one of The 15 Best Places for Palaces in Istanbul.

15. Basilica Cistern

9.2
(Yerebatan Sarnıcı)
Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:1/3, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Alemdar · 759 tips and reviews

STA Travel U.S.STA Travel U.S.: TRAVEL FACT: Located beneath the city of Istanbul, this amazing structure served as the water filtration system for the Great Palace of Constantinople.

LolaLuluLolaLulu: Beautiful and mysterious is Yerebatan Sarayi "Sunken Palace" It's the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, located 500 feet southwest of the Hagia Sophia

Murat P.Murat Purç: A worthwhile tourist attraction to visit in Istanbul is the ancient Basilica Cistern, the Sunken Palace with the snake-haired mysterious Medusa heads within.