In Beşiktaş

A beautiful 19th-century mosque right on the Bosphorus waterfront in Ortaköy. It's famous for its elegant baroque style and the stunning view of the Bosphorus Bridge behind it.

Beşiktaş·Covered

mosque

Dolmabahçe Palace

The 19th-century imperial palace where the Ottoman Empire was run from for decades, right on the Bosphorus. It's a massive, ornate building that shows the empire's shift toward European styles.

TL 1300·3h

Beşiktaş·Modest

museum

Akaretler Row Houses

A restored 19th-century row of workers' houses built for Dolmabahçe Palace staff. Today, it's a quiet, upscale pedestrian street with high-end shops and cafes.

Beşiktaş

historic

Sinan Pasha Mosque

A Mimar Sinan-designed mosque built for the admiral Sinan Pasha in Beşiktaş. The tomb of the famous Ottoman admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha is right across the street.

Beşiktaş·Covered

mosque

Yahya Efendi Complex

A peaceful Ottoman-era complex built for the scholar and Sufi sheikh Yahya Efendi. It's a quiet cemetery and shrine in the heart of Beşiktaş.

Beşiktaş

religious

Ihlamur Pavilion (Kasır)

A 19th-century imperial summer pavilion built for Sultan Abdülmecid I, designed by the Armenian architect Nigoğayos Balyan. It's a quiet escape with ornate rooms and a large garden.

TL 90·1h

Beşiktaş·Modest

museum

Yıldız Palace

A sprawling 19th-century palace complex built as an imperial residence, set within a large park in Beşiktaş. It's a quieter, more fragmented alternative to the grander Topkapı or Dolmabahçe palaces.

Varies·2h

Beşiktaş

historic

In Beşiktaş

Best tours in Beşiktaş

Dolmabahçe Palace Skip-the-Line

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise