How to get to Dolmabahce Palace | A comprehensive guide on travel routes & transportation options

Best for: Budget travel, authentic local experience
Travel time: About 10-15 minutes (from Taksim Square)
Closest stop: Dolmabahce Palace bus stop.
Timings: Buses operate from 6 AM to 11 PM

• Buses 22, 30D, and DT1 will drop you right at Dolmabahce Palace. The bus stop is just a couple of minutes’ walk away from the palace gates, offering a convenient and cultural journey through the heart of Istanbul.

Best for: Efficient city navigation, avoiding traffic
Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes (from Taksim Square)
Closest station: Kabataş station
Timings: The Metro runs from 6 AM to 12 midnight

• The metro’s underground funicular line offers a swift and hassle-free route to Dolmabahce Palace. From Taksim Square, take the F1 line to Kabataş Station. The palace is a scenic 10-minute walk from there, allowing you to enjoy the vibrant streets of Istanbul.

Best for: Convenience and speed
Travel time: About 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic (from Taksim Square)
Drop-off point: Directly at Dolmabahce Palace entrance
Timings: Available 24/7

• Taxis provide the quickest and most direct route to Dolmabahce Palace. They’re readily available across the city and can navigate swiftly through Istanbul’s streets, dropping you right at the entrance of the palace.

Best for: Those seeking convenience and comfort, especially for groups or families.
Travel time: Approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic (from Taksim Square)
Distance: About 1.2 kilometers.

Route: 

• Start from Taksim Square and head east on Sıraselviler Cd. toward Osmanlı Sk. Continue onto Tak-ı Zafer Cd. 
  
• At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto İnönü Cd. Follow the road for about 800 metres. 
  
• Turn right onto Dolmabahçe Gazhane Cd.