All!though everything about this palace is worthwhile, the harem area is amazing! Despite the fact that much was in restoration, it is worth working your way through to see it all... spectacula

This really epitomizes the power of the ottoman Empire . Really enjoyed seeing Islamic relics from the prophet ( peace be upon him) This is the reason we visited the palace ....

This is an awesome place to visit for history buffs. Set aside at least two hours to tour the whole site, and if it's your only visit to Istanbul pay the extra price to visit the harem.

Residing in a neighboring land of Persia, i had a chance to have seen see hisoric pictures/documents of Harem before being there. Having that in mind, when you visit different sections of such glorious complex, one may reflect how thrilling it must have been to...More

This is one attraction that behooves you to arrive early as it gets crowded and the day wears on. We arrived right when it opened and our time was spent without the crowds that we saw two hours later entering the palace. We paid the...More

A wonderful place to get to know about heritage and ottoman culture. From kitchens to harem it was a wonderful experience to learn about culture

Loved every second. I visit this place every time I come to Istanbul with someone who visits Istanbul for the 1st time. Cannot resist

Absolutely to visit this Palace with beautiful garden inside. A Sultans Palace with a lot of history in different time. A lot of interesting areas inside including a relaxing and beautiful garden.

We spent 3 hours here with a guided group and it was incredible. The Palace is beautiful and the history amazing. This is a must visit place to go!

This's one of the most visited ancient Palaces in Istanbul, for its rich & massive architectural platform, not to mention its wealth of history. It includes a historical museum as well. Entry is for only 40TL. You'll need at least 4hrs, & there are couple...More