Important Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Planning a trip to Istanbul?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Topkapı Palace
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
History Museum and Palace
Cankurtaran, İstanbul
Has a stamp of approval from The Telegraph and AFAR Media
"The Harem is definitely worth it."(37 Tips)
"Sultans inner sanctum (fourth chamber) has amazing view"(22 Tips)
"Wonderfully lavish interiors and great views across the Bosphorus."(12 Tips)
"Amazing view and so many interesting artifacts from Ottoman Empire."(9 Tips)
298 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- scenic views
- harem
- sultan
- architecture
- historic sites
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Akshay PatilMay 3, 2015Be wary of taking a cab parked outside the palace. They're much more likely to rip you off.
Kürşat Yıldırım 🌴🏀🌊April 11, 20163.murat'in has odasına girdiğinde camdan dışarı bakın. o an. tarihe tanıklık edeceksiniz.
Michelangelo CiarroccaJanuary 1, 2012Great place for historical ruins. The sultan-s home... really recomended
AbdulAziz AlibrahimOctober 30, 2018It’s good but if u don’t like the historical building don’t go ..
Don't miss the Karakol restaurant @the first courtyard next to Hagia İrene yummy
B. M.August 10, 2011Never go to the Self-Service Restaurant in the very back (4th courtyard) - I was shocked when they told me that I have to pay 24 YTL for a yucky coffee (9 YTL) and a small piece of cake (15 YTL)!
Mohamed-Anass FehdiAugust 23, 2012You should at least spend 3 hours in this place, if not .. you would have wasted your 25 Liras :p
Sergey PolikarpovMarch 17, 2013Only cash accepted, when taking audioguide or paying for harem entrance.
Ozlem AgirbasOctober 31, 2017Most of the sections were closed, they still charged full price. Was really disappointed with the lack of artifacts. The haram is an extra 25tl.
Myles LesterJune 13, 2010The worlds largest palace... Make sure you check out the Harem it's spectacular.
Can AygenAugust 15, 2011Oh my got! YoU MUST see this one!!!Do NOT ever skip this part if you are in the Topkapı palace.
19,030 Photos
Foursquare © 2024 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans. Today it is a museum.
Open until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- October 26–April 15
- Mon, Wed–Sun
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
+90 212 512 04 80
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
See More
Places inside Topkapı Palace
- 6.7
"Fantastic view! Great food! Great service! Stopped in with my wife during our tour and completely satisfied. Order the Lamm Haxe. Meat peals right off the bone!"
George Cass - 9.3
"Best place in Istanbul."
Mohammad Al-Arfaj - 8.9
"Start with Harem first, as it closes earlier. Get the audio guides here with no queues! Had to wait for half an hour to get one at the entrance! ID is needed. Photos are mostly allowed"
Foodie
You might also like
- 9.0
"Liked it, despite heavy reconstructions and Constantine's sarcophagus being closed. Museum of the Ancient Orient was the best start with excellent audio commentary, so do get the audio guide"
Foodie - 8.7
"Very nice arts and crafts exhibited in nice spaces of recently renovated historical building.."
julia - 8.8
"Simply amazing. A must see for sure!"
Stacey Acartürk
Places people like to go after Topkapı Palace
- 9.2
"One of the most awesome places I’ve ever been to. A marvelous example of early Byzantine architecture. Awesome mosaics inside. Be ready to spend several hours inside."
Anya Roxie
- 9.2
"It’s very beautiful both during the day and night! Definitely worth spending some time for a walk here"
Serhii Lutsko - 8.9
"Astonishing view, breathtaking architecture. It is absolutely a must see!"
Bahram Movahed
Appears on 2,843 lists
Created by Findistanbul
74 items • 2,753 followers
İstanbul'da Gezilmesi-Görülmesi Gereken Mekanlar
Created by Çok Gezen Genç
108 items • 5,960 followers
Created by Tansu
177 items • 1,813 followers
