Yildiz Palace Istanbul: Admission Ticket

About this tour

Yildiz Palace sits on a hillside above Besiktas and was the main home of Sultan Abdul Hamid II near the end of the Ottoman era. Your admission ticket gets you into the State Apartments, where the imperial family actually lived, plus the palace's own porcelain factory and theatre. Outside, Yildiz Park spreads across the grounds with quiet walking paths and garden views. Give yourself a couple of hours to see it all without rushing.

Highlights

• State Apartments, the sultan's imperial living quarters
• Yildiz Park, a quiet hillside garden across the grounds
• The palace's own Imperial Porcelain Factory
• Yildiz Palace Theatre

Places You Will Visit

Planning Your Visit to Yildiz Palace

Opening hours at Yildiz Palace shift with the season and the day of the week, so check the official schedule shortly before you go rather than relying on older listings. To get here on public transit, ride a bus to Besiktas on the European side, then walk uphill a short way to the palace entrance. Guided tours are sometimes offered on site, so it's worth asking at the entrance or arranging one ahead of time.

There's no strict dress code, but modest clothing is appropriate given the site's history and cultural importance. Wear comfortable shoes, since you'll cover a fair amount of ground between the apartments and the park, and note that photography may be limited in certain rooms, so watch for posted signs.

Weather in Istanbul

Today 75°F24°C 61°F16°C Rain 78%

Tomorrow 67°F20°C 59°F15°C Rain 5%

Sun, Oct 25 71°F21°C 58°F14°C Rain 0%

Mon, Oct 26 67°F19°C 61°F16°C Rain 17%

Tue, Oct 27 64°F18°C 60°F16°C Rain 33%

Wed, Oct 28 60°F16°C 57°F14°C Rain 34%

Thu, Oct 29 61°F16°C 54°F12°C Rain 34%

Local time 2:53 AM, UTC+03:00

Available Days / Times

• Monday : All day
• Tuesday : All day
• Wednesday
• Thursday : All day
• Friday : All day
• Saturday : All day
• Sunday : All day

Last updated: Oct 22, 2026