How to Get to Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul

The Dolmabahçe Palace is in the middle of Istanbul, so it's easy to get to on foot from many places. Walking from Taksim Square and Beşiktaş to the palace takes 20 minutes. Walking from Sultanahmet to the palace takes 50 minutes.

You can take the Marmaray train from Üsküdar to Sirkeci. Reaching Kabataş station via tram from Sirkeci station is possible. One can reach Dolmabahçe Palace on foot from Kabataş station. Approximate travel time is 50 minutes.

Kabataş is the closest tram stop to Dolmabahçe Palace; it is operated by the T1 tram line.
It is possible to walk from Kabataş to the palace.
Its just 7-minutes walk away.

Several bus lines stop near the Dolmabahçe Palace. Kabataş and Beşiktaş are the nearest stations. The palace is only a short walk from Kabataş. If you want you can take a walk or a taxi from Beşiktaş to the palace.

Dolmabahçe Palace is easily accessible via taxi, which is readily available throughout Istanbul. Before beginning on the journey, be sure that the taxi has a functional metre or negotiate a fare with the driver.

You can use a navigation app or GPS to get to Dolmabahçe Palace if you'd rather drive. It is highly recommended to check for available parking spaces or nearby parking lots, as parking may be limited in the area.