The Ottoman sultans certainly had an eye for luxury. In 1843, unsatisfied with the ancestral palace at Topkapi, Abdülmecid I ordered the construction of a new residence by the banks of the Bosphorus.

The result was Dolmabahçe, a lavish palace with ornate façades and regal halls that continue to wow visitors to this day. To stay within easy walking distance of one of Turkey’s most opulent buildings, check out these four apartments.

X Flats Gumussuyu

A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows fill the apartment with light

The apartments at X Flats Gumussuyu have huge lounges with chunky sofas – perfect after a day’s sightseeing. The lounges have black, white and brown tones which are brought to life with leafy pot plants. Some have floor-to-ceiling windows all along one wall, offering sweeping views over the Bosphorus and out to the Sea of Marmara. Dolmabahçe Palace is an 11-minute stroll away, and if you’re after fine dining with a view, you’ve got Topaz restaurant a minute from your front door.

Housez Suites & Apartments Special Class

The apartments come with flat-screen TVs and carpeted floors

Only five minutes’ walk from Dolmabahçe Palace, Housez Suites & Apartments Special Class combine the home comforts of apartments with the facilities of a hotel. Aside from your own kitchen with a hot plate and fridge, you’ll have free access to a gym – and there’s also an onsite restaurant serving organic meals. Book lovers will enjoy Minoa Bookstore & Café, located on the same street, where you’ll find a cosy place to recharge your batteries after the day’s adventures.

Book now on our platform and embark on a unique and memorable travel experience.