Dolmabahçe Palace — Quick Info 2026
Get Your Dolmabahçe Palace Tickets
Dolmabahçe Palace can be especially busy from April to October and on Tuesdays following the Monday closure. Booking online lets you skip the ticket-purchase line; the mandatory security check still applies.
- Buy your ticket after arriving
- Ticket queues may be longer during high season
- No advance reservation
- Mandatory security check still applies
- Skip the ticket-purchase line
- Official audio guide included
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Instant confirmation and mobile ticket
Official Ticket Prices at the Door (2026)
Reference prices at the ticket window. We recommend buying online to skip the queue.| Ticket Type | Foreign | Domestic | Student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selamlık + Harem + Painting Museum Full palace experience | 2,000 TL | 250 TL | 150 TL |
| National Palaces Full Pass All palaces on both sides | 3,500 TL | 750 TL | 300 TL |
| European Side Pass Dolmabahçe + European pavilions | 2,750 TL | 500 TL | 200 TL |
Audio guide: Included free with every ticket. Available in 10+ languages.
Student discount: Ages 7–25 with student ID. Foreign students pay 2× discount price (ISIC for 12–25).
Museum Pass: Covers Harem + Painting Museum only. NOT valid for Selamlık section.
Combined tickets: Valid for 1 month. Each venue can be visited once.
Opening Hours & Schedule
Dolmabahce Palace Entrance Fee, Tickets and Closing Time
Dolmabahce Palace tickets, entrance fees and closing times should be checked before visiting. The palace can be busy during weekends, holidays and high season, so arriving earlier in the day is usually better.
If you want to see the main palace sections, gardens and special areas, check what your ticket includes before buying. Some ticket types may include different sections.
Important Tips Before You Visit
How to Get to Dolmabahçe Palace
Easily accessible by public transport. Here are the best ways to reach it.
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A Short Historical Note
Built between 1843–1856, Dolmabahçe Palace marked the Ottoman Empire’s transition into a modern era. Designed with European influence and extraordinary luxury, it cost the equivalent of 35 tons of gold.
It housed six sultans and later became the residence of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Türkiye.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk died at Dolmabahçe Palace on 10 November 1938. The clock in his room remains at 09:05 in his memory.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Dolmabahçe Palace is open from 09:00 to 17:30 and is closed on Mondays. The ticket office closes at 17:00. It is also closed on New Year’s Day and the first days of Ramadan Bayram and the Feast of Sacrifice.
The ticket for foreign visitors is 2,000 TL (2026).
This includes the Selamlık, Harem, and Painting Museum.
Museum Pass Türkiye is not valid for the main Selamlık section. It may be used in other eligible sections, including the Harem and Painting Museum. Check the latest official coverage before your visit.