Dolmabahçe Palace Garden — Attraction in Beşiktaş

The experience is so despicable. First the expensive entry fee for 2 people (2400lira- around 65euros) Second, the thieves being thieves without everyone being held responsible. Today was a rainy day. We were told to put our umbrellas at the entrance of the museum, and at our end of visit we we were surprised our umbrella has gone missing. At that moment, the security personal at the entrance suggested us to take some other person's umbrella as if it was something normal ! Apart from the sea view (which can also be seen elsewhere) and the beautiful garden, it isn't worth neither the price nor the effort...

The place is indeed breathtaking but its overshadowed by the treatment from the staff. They're constantly shouting at people for taking pictures (when it's only fair after paying such a high price to visit and being rushed through the palace by walking in a line they make, you can't stop anywhere to admire the palace, otherwise there will be a line hold up). There's also no place to sit, no elevators or any kind of facilities for people who have trouble walking. There's also no information about the building except for an audio guide which is very...

Visiting Dolmabahçe Palace was one of the highlights of my time in Istanbul. The architecture is absolutely stunning—an incredible mix of European styles with Ottoman grandeur, and the interiors are just as impressive, with massive crystal chandeliers, gold details, and luxurious rooms. The view of the Bosphorus from the palace grounds is breathtaking, and the entire place feels like stepping into a different era. It’s a bit more formal than other historic sites in the city, but definitely worth it if you enjoy history, art, and beautiful...