Beylerbeyi Palace
A white marble summer palace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, right next to the bridge.
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Asian Side · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
To see the smaller, quieter counterpart of Dolmabahçe on the opposite shore.
Short History
The palace was built in the 19th century, in the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz. According to Kültür Envanteri, the Yellow, Marble and Stable Pavilions in the garden are closed to visitors; the main building is visited as a museum.
About
Beylerbeyi Palace faces the sea in Üsküdar, beside the pier of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. The main building, made up of the Mabeyn (men’s) and Harem sections, is open to visitors.
Inside the palace you may take photos only with a mobile phone and without flash (National Palaces rules, 2026).
What to know before visiting
No special notices.
How to get here from Meşale
We have not yet checked a public-transport route to this place on the ground. The map links below give directions with current timetables; we do not quote taxi times because they depend on traffic.
Your map app calculates the time from live traffic, so we don't print a fixed figure here.
Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 6.6 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Asian Side
- Hours
- Closed on Mondays · current hours on the official site
- Ticket
- Paid
Highlights
- Sea façade beside the bridge
- Mabeyn and Harem sections
- Bosphorus views from the Asian side
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Source & Freshness
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- Last checked:
- November 1, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.