When is Yildiz Palace open?
Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM; Wed closed; Thu–Sun 9 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Yildiz Palace
- 4.75.2k reviews
- Closed now
Ottoman palace complex in Beşiktaş with historic interiors, pavilions and gardens, once the residence of Sultan Abdülhamid II.
Quick answers
Yildiz Palace in short
When is the best time to visit Yildiz Palace?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Yildiz Palace indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Yildiz Palace good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Yildiz Palace cost?
Tickets 900 TL foreign adult; 175 TL domestic adult.
Do you need to book Yildiz Palace?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Yildiz Palace?
About 2 hours.
Where is Yildiz Palace?
Yıldız, Yıldız Şale Köşkü, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul.
Is Yildiz Palace wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 6:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
15°
Overcast
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 78%
- Wind
- 2km/h
- 7am
15° - 8am15°
- 9am16°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Yildiz Palace
- 2 Yıldız Park · 5 min
- 3 Adeks Internet Cafe · 8 min
- 4 Esteban Burger · 9 min
- 5 Yahya Efendi Tomb · 11 min
Good to know
- Tickets 900 TL foreign adult; 175 TL domestic adult
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 5.2k reviews
Known for
- Ottoman architecture
- Royal gardens
- Palace interiors
- Abdülhamid II
What people say
- People like:
- Gardens, historic atmosphere and Ottoman architecture stand out in review topics.
- Worth knowing:
- Photography restrictions recur in review topics.
Around Serencebey
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Yıldız ParkPark · 5 min walk
Adeks Internet CafePlace · 8 min walk
Esteban BurgerHamburger · 9 min walk
Yahya Efendi TombCulture · 11 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Rain shell until 7 am. Umbrella until 7 am.
Light layerThe whole time
Rain shellUntil 7 am
UmbrellaUntil 7 am