Ankara

Travel Guide

Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious elements, interior views and heritage architecture
Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious elements, interior views and heritage architecture
Anitkabir which includes street scenes, industrial elements and a square or plaza
Monumentum Ancyranum showing a pool and a garden
State Art and Sculpture Museum showing interior views and chateau or palace

Where to stay in Ankara

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Cankaya

Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Atakule Tower and Karum Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city.

Cankaya
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Kizilay

4/5(18 area reviews)

Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area.

Kizilay
Panoramic view of Ankara Castle with Turkish flag on rocky hill, surrounded by traditional red rooftops and cityscape under dramatic cloudy blue sky, showcasing Turkey’s historic and urban contrast.

Yenimahalle

4/5(22 area reviews)

Get to know Yenimahalle and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center, and you can jump on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the city.

Yenimahalle
Ethnographic Museum featuring heritage architecture

Ankara City Center

4.5/5(154 area reviews)

Ankara City Center is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around.

Ankara City Center
Divine Craftsmanship: The Tranquil Beauty of Islamic Art Inside a Mosque

Etimesgut

The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Etimesgut. Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around the larger area.

Etimesgut
Imrahor Valley just near Muhye Village, Ankara, Turkey

Mamak

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Mamak. You might want to make time for a stop at Muhsin Ertugrul Sahnesi or Ulucanlar Prision Museum.

Mamak
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL

ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL

kizilay mahallesi necatibey caddesi no11 Ankara Ankara
The price is ¥6,466 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
¥6,466
¥7,325 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,260 reviews)
We had a comfortable stay they were interested, it was in a very central place in terms of location

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Metropolitan Hotels Ankara

Metropolitan Hotels Ankara

5 out of 5
Oguzlar Mah 1377 sok No 28 Ankara Ankara
The price is ¥16,364 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥16,364
¥18,327 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Metropolitan Hotels Ankara
SUITES NECATİBEY

SUITES NECATİBEY

Necatibey Cd. 26 Ankara Ankara
The price is ¥5,916 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
¥5,916
¥6,650 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Anitkabir are located ...
SUITES NECATİBEY
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
OTTO Tunalı Exclusive Suites

OTTO Tunalı Exclusive Suites

Büklüm Cd 53 Ankara Ankara
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and Kizilay ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (76 reviews)
I wish the kitchen was more equipped

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

OTTO Tunalı Exclusive Suites
Rudolf Suit Apart Otel

Rudolf Suit Apart Otel

Atac-1 Sk Ankara Ankara
Stay at this aparthotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi ...
7/10 Good! (11 reviews)
Oda temizdi yan taraftaki oda biraz gürültü yaptı resepsiyonu aradım hemen ilgilendi ve sorunu çözdü memnun kaldım bir daha Ankara'ya yolum düşerse tekrar kalmayı düşünüyorum ilgileri için teşekkür ederim

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Rudolf Suit Apart Otel
Anka Residence

Anka Residence

Ataç-2 Sk. Ankara Ankara
Stay at this apartment in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (18 reviews)
DO NOT BOOK HERE! It is a shady scam and they WILL NOT refund you. I arrived to this “residence” at 7pm after flight delays and they acted like they had no idea about my fully paid 2-night booking. The room should have been ready by 4pm. They said “wait 30 minutes, we’ll get something ready for you”. ...

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

Anka Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ankara

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 44%
4 - Good
79
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Limited Attractions ... It is the Capital so can go to see even as a Stop over

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Ankara is for business people and politicians. It's a good place to stop for a day to see Ataturk's mausoleum and the Archeological Museum. Walking the Kale area is fun. Stop at Günüllü Manti Evi for lunch! BEST manti EVER!!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very clean densely populated city. Too many people smoke in public areas which I was not to fond of.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

no

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's a beautiful city with beautiful weather and friendly people!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Ankara is a good city but very crowded. I prefer countrysides more. But it's a beautiful city.

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