DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town to Dolmabahçe Palace Transfer — from €40, Private Car
Skip the tour-bus timetable: SooTransfer collects you at the DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town lobby and drives the ~5 km to Dolmabahçe Palace privately for a fixed €40 per vehicle (up to 6 passengers). Leave when you want, stay as long as you want, and message the same driver when you are ready to head back.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town → Dolmabahçe Palace transfer price
| Vehicle | Passengers | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Van | up to 6 | €40 |
| Mercedes Vito | up to 7 | €50 |
| Mercedes V-Class | up to 6 | €55 |
| Mercedes Sprinter | up to 16 | €70 |
One way, hotel pickup included: €40 per vehicle in an Eco Van (1–6 passengers, 6 bags). Mercedes Vito (up to 7): €50. V-Class executive: €55. Sprinter for larger groups (up to 16): €70. The price is per car, not per person — a family of four rides for the same €40.
Planning it as a day out? Book the return leg at the same fixed rate and tell the driver your pickup time — or message us from Dolmabahçe Palace when you are ready and a car comes back for you. No meter, no night surcharge, first child seat free.
Visiting Dolmabahçe Palace
From IST to the Bosphorus-front palace in about 55 minutes — fixed-price private transfer from €55. Dolmabahçe is the palace the Ottoman Empire built when it looked west: 285 rooms of marble, Baccarat crystal and gold leaf stretched along 600 metres of Bosphorus waterfront in Beşiktaş. The Ceremonial Hall's 4.5-tonne chandelier — a gift from Queen Victoria —…
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00, last entry 17:00; closed Mondays. · Entry: Selamlık + Harem combined ticket around €38 equivalent; separate sections priced individually. · Weekday mornings at opening — the palace caps daily visitors and summer afternoons sell out. Allow 2-3 hours.
★ Ceremonial Hall — 56 columns and the 750-lamp, 4.5-tonne crystal chandelier — the room built to awe visiting kings and ambassadors.
★ Atatürk's room — The founder of the Republic died here on 10 November 1938; every clock in the palace long stood at 09:05.
★ Crystal staircase — A double horseshoe stair with Baccarat crystal balusters under a glass dome — the palace's signature photo.
💡 Closed Mondays: Closed Mondays.
Book the Dolmabahçe Palace ride in 60 seconds
Message +90 551 464 26 32 on WhatsApp with your pickup time at DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town. You get the driver's name, the car's plate and the locked €40 price back within minutes. Payment is cash to the driver — EUR, USD, GBP or TRY — after the ride.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the driver pick us up?
Right at the DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town lobby — the driver waits inside, helps with any bags and drops you at the Dolmabahçe Palace entrance.
How much is a transfer from DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town to Dolmabahçe Palace?
€40 fixed per vehicle one way (up to 6 passengers), hotel-door pickup included. Vito €50, V-Class €55, Sprinter €70.
How long is the drive from DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town?
About 14 minutes for the ~5 km, traffic depending.
Can the driver wait and bring us back?
Yes — wait-and-return is our most popular option for Dolmabahçe Palace. Agree the pickup time with the driver, or WhatsApp us when you are ready; the return runs at the same fixed rate.
Is it per person or per car?
Per car. Up to 6 passengers ride for one fixed €40 — with a child seat free if you need one.
Can you pick us up late at night after the visit?
Yes, at the same price — there is no night surcharge. Evening pickups from Dolmabahçe Palace are routine in summer.
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