The Central Anatolia Region brings together the business and cultural life of the capital, Ankara, and the fairy chimneys and cave hotels of Cappadocia. Most of the hotels on this page are in Ankara, and the rest in the Cappadocian villages of Göreme, Ürgüp and Uçhisar.
Hotel prices in Central Anatolia Region
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Top Rated
Osiana Hotel
SOTA Cappadocia
Bonjur Hotel Thermal & Wellness Club
Wonne Boutique Hotel Spa
Concept_Bdere
AK Life Hotel&suit
Maze Of Cappadocia Hotel
fragmanhotel
Zula Cave House
Oread Cave Suites
Acropolis Cave Suite
Megaron Cave Hotel
Best Prices
Ahiyan Hotel
Rocca Stone House
Paradise Cappadocia
Hotel Monec
Dream of Cappadocia
Bayar Cave Suites
Sapphire Stone hotel
Aurora Cave Hotel 12 Plus – Adult Only
Acropolis Cave Suite
TRYP by Wyndham Ankara Oran
Jacob’s Cave Suites – Cappadocia
Caverna Hotel Premium Caves
Destinations in the Region
- Ankara: Anıtkabir, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and business districts; Kızılay and Kavaklıdere are the most popular areas.
- Göreme: the heart of Cappadocia, with balloon flights and the Open-Air Museum.
- Ürgüp: stone-mansion hotels, wine houses and a lively town centre.
- Uçhisar: quiet cave hotels with panoramic views below the castle.
Types of Accommodation
Ankara has city hotels suited to business travel, while Cappadocia is known for rooms carved into the rock and boutique hotels in stone houses. We compare Cappadocia’s villages in Cappadocia Cave Hotels: Göreme, Uçhisar and Ürgüp Compared.
When to Go
The region has a continental climate, with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Spring and autumn are the best seasons both for Ankara and for walks and balloon flights in Cappadocia.
Getting There
Esenboğa serves Ankara, and Nevşehir Kapadokya and Kayseri airports serve Cappadocia. For an airport transfer in Ankara, see Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) transfers. Ankara and Cappadocia are a few hours apart by road, so combining them in one trip is easy.
Practical Tips
- In winter the roads between Cappadocia and Ankara can be snowy; check the weather before travelling.
- In Cappadocia, book your balloon flight for your first morning.
- Check museum opening hours in Ankara in advance.
Booking a Hotel in Central Anatolia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see Ankara and Cappadocia on the same trip?
Yes; they are a few hours apart by road. One or two nights in Ankara and two or three in Cappadocia makes a balanced route.
Which Cappadocia village should I stay in?
Göreme for balloon flights and a central location, Uçhisar for panoramic views and calm, and Ürgüp for town life.
When is the best time to visit Central Anatolia?
Spring and autumn; winters are cold and snowy and summers hot and dry.
Which airports serve the region?
Esenboğa for Ankara, and Nevşehir Kapadokya and Kayseri for Cappadocia.