Hotels in Ankara

Where to Stay in Ankara

• Kızılay and Ankara city centre: the heart of the city, with metro and bus links, shops and restaurants.
• Ulus: the historic area near Ankara Castle, Hamamönü and the museums, with budget-friendly hotels.
• Kavaklıdere and Gaziosmanpaşa: embassies, smart restaurants and upmarket hotels.
• Söğütözü and Çukurambar: business districts, conference centres and modern hotels for business trips.

Types of Hotel

Most places to stay in Ankara are city hotels: chain hotels suited to business travel, and better-value hotels around Ulus and Kızılay. Aparthotels are an option for longer stays.

When to Go

Ankara has a continental climate, with hot, dry summers and cold winters that sometimes bring snow. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for sightseeing. Hotels in Söğütözü and Kızılay fill quickly during big conferences and trade fairs.

Getting There

Esenboğa Airport lies north of the city. For a private transfer to your hotel, see Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara transfer. In the city, the metro and Ankaray lines meet at Kızılay, and high-speed trains from Ankara station run to Istanbul, Eskişehir and Konya.

Things to Do in Ankara

Anıtkabir, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara Castle, the restored lanes of Hamamönü and Atakule are the main sights. To see Cappadocia, Göreme is a few hours away by road.

Who Is It For?

Ankara suits business and conference travellers, official visits, university and family visits, and lovers of history and museums. If your meetings are in Söğütözü or Çukurambar, stay there; for sightseeing, staying near Kızılay or Ulus saves time.

Food and Evenings

Ankara’s evenings centre on Kızılay, Tunalı Hilmi Street and Çankaya. You will find traditional Ankara cooking in Hamamönü’s restored mansions and modern restaurants in Kavaklıdere and Çukurambar. On a short city break, fitting Anıtkabir and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations into one day and spending the evening on Tunalı is a practical way to get to know the city.

Practical Tips

• Check opening hours for Anıtkabir and the museums in advance; some museums may close on Mondays.
• Be ready for cold, snowy days in winter.
• A hotel close to your meetings saves time in city traffic.

Booking a Hotel in Ankara

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