Topkapı Palace
Istanbul, Turkey

Topkapı Palace

Type: palace / museum

The residence of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century, today a museum housing precious relics, the sultan's chambers, and the harem. The complex stretches across Seraglio Point with views over three bodies of water. It also preserves the cloak of the Prophet Muhammad and many other valuable Islamic relics.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~20.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The Harem is paid separately (~8 EUR). Early morning is recommended — crowds are enormous after 10am. The Museum Pass Istanbul covers entry. Allow at least 2.5 hours for the entire complex.

Parking nearby

Nöbethane Cd. Otoparkı

Nöbethane Cd. Otoparkı

garage/underground 490m to the landmark

Address: Hoca Paşa, Kum Meydanı Sokak No:3

Zeynep Sultan Camii Sk. Otoparkı

Zeynep Sultan Camii Sk. Otoparkı

garage/underground 499m to the landmark

Address: Alemdar, Zeynep Sultan Cami Sokak No:12

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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Konyali Restaurant

Konyali Restaurant

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Address: Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi İçi Bab-I Hümayun Avlusu Tarihi Karakol Binası, Cankurtaran

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–17:30 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 09:00–17:30 Thursday: 09:00–17:30 Friday: 09:00–17:30 Saturday: 09:00–17:30 Sunday: 09:00–17:30
Sarnıç İstanbul

Sarnıç İstanbul

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Address: Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sokak No:26

Phone: +90 212 912 41 14

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–00:00 Tuesday: 12:00–00:00 Wednesday: 12:00–00:00 Thursday: 12:00–00:00 Friday: 12:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:00–00:00 Sunday: 12:00–00:00
Sultan Mehmet Restaurant & Cafe

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Address: Cankurtaran, Alemdar Caddesi 18/A

Phone: +90 212 512 12 86

Opening hours:

Monday: 10:30–23:00 Tuesday: 10:30–23:00 Wednesday: 10:30–23:00 Thursday: 10:30–23:00 Friday: 10:30–23:30 Saturday: 10:30–23:30 Sunday: 10:30–23:00
Le Safran Restaurant

Le Safran Restaurant

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bar recommended

Address: Alemdar, Alemdar Caddesi No:11

Phone: +90 530 707 48 56

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–23:30 Tuesday: 09:00–23:30 Wednesday: 09:00–23:30 Thursday: 09:00–23:30 Friday: 09:00–23:30 Saturday: 09:00–23:30 Sunday: 09:00–23:30
Pleasure terrace roof top restaurant

Pleasure terrace roof top restaurant

Closed (opens at 12:00)
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bar recommended

Address: Hoca Paşa, Hüdavendigar Caddesi No:4 Kat:5

Phone: +90 539 377 07 43

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–00:30 Tuesday: 12:00–00:30 Wednesday: 12:00–00:30 Thursday: 12:00–00:30 Friday: 12:00–00:30 Saturday: 12:00–00:30 Sunday: 12:00–00:30