A monument to the opulence of the rulers of the Ottoman Empire, with a notable clock tower, gardens and mosque.

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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Sultanahmet

per person

5 Aug - 11 Aug

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Singapore (SIN) to Istanbul (IST)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

During 5days stay over 10times I did bang my head to that stupid lights bed head side and wooden decoration I never seen before this stupid design And this hotel need renovation inside everything it’s too old and uncomfortable

Reviewed on 6 Jun, 2025

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Sultanahmet

per person

5 Aug - 11 Aug

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Return direct flight included

Singapore (SIN) to Istanbul (IST)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)

Very nice hotel, clean, convenient, good quality breakfast and close to everything. I would come back here!

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul

Taksim

per person

5 Aug - 11 Aug

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Singapore (SIN) to Istanbul (IST)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Loved everything about this place. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff at the breakfast buffet were very nice and professional, especially Erk was the best.

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025

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Reviews of Dolmabahçe Palace

4.5

Top destination

5 - Excellent

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4 - Good

59

3 - Okay

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2 - Disappointing

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Dripping in gold everywhere you look! No photography allowed inside (and they will make you delete the pictures if caught so don't try!). The palace is very 'over the top' but a perfect example of the wealth of the Sultans. The main staircase is jaw-dropping! The clock museum (on the grounds) was worth a visit too. Beautiful gifts and examples of craftsmanship from around the world. When we went the glass house/ crystal house (I forget what it was called) was closed for renovation. However, there was an aviary you could visit. I highly recommend you buy the full ticket as the Harem section contains all the bedrooms which you cannot visit on the palace ticket alone. Tip: skip the queue and walk just inside the main gates to the grounds and there are two ticket machines. You can buy your tickets there and go straight through security. Second tip: avoid the overcharged 'skip the line VIP ticket'. We said no to some aggressive people trying to make us pay extra and instead bought the tickets from the machines described above and still skipped the queue on our own.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Book a guide. Beat the queue and appreciate more of what you see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Worth seeing

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not included in the Museum pass. Fabulous palace with beautiful rooms. Photos are not allowed to be taken inside.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Get there before 10 to avoid queues. Cafe inside te entrance is great value

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