Beylerbeyi Palace
7 expert reviews
“Like a mini-Dolmabahçe that incorporates a similarly eclectic mix of European and Turkish styles but is smaller, less grandiose, and has more of a personal feel.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Under the bridge on the European shore is the green-and-cream-coloured Balyan Usta Yalı , built in the 1860s by architect Sarkis Balyan."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This palace is one of the architectural fantasies of the last sultans."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This former summer palace, clad in marble and surrounded by gardens, was built in 1865 for the Sultan Abdülaziz (1830-1876) and hosted guests such as Empress Eugénie of France."
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Afar Magazine
"Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı)This beautiful 19th-century palace on the Asian shoreline near the First Bosphorus Bridge served as a summer retreat for sultans and visiting dignitaries."
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Frommer's
"The grounds contain sumptuous pavilions and kiosks, including the Stable Pavilion, where the imperial stud was kept."
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