Sights · 33 of the best in Istanbul
Beylerbeyi Palace
The summer palace on the Asian shore
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Image courtesy of © Akrep Scorpion · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace, built in the 1860s as a summer residence for Sultan Abdülaziz, stands on the Asian shore just north of the Bosphorus Bridge. Smaller and more intimate than Dolmabahçe, it has fine interiors, waterfront pavilions and gardens. Combine it with a walk along the shore to Çengelköy.
Why it's on our list
- 1860s summer palace
- Asian shore
- Gardens on the water
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Beylerbeyi Palace before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Beylerbeyi Palace are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- FıstıkağacıM51.9 km23 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Beybostanı Sokağı250 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, İcadiye Caddesi1.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Dolmabahçe Palace3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Taksim Square4.6 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- İstiklal Avenue5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Galata Tower5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Topkapı Palace5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Galata Bridge6.1 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Hagia Sophia6.3 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Basilica Cistern6.4 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Spice Bazaar6.5 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Blue Mosque6.7 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)28 kmCar or taxi 86 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)35 kmCar or taxi 109 min