Kizilay Travel Guide
Ankara
Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Things to do
6-Day Cradle of Civilizations Tour by Plane
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Top hotels in Kizilay
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Ismira Hotel Ankara
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Business Park Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
The Green Park Ankara
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Divan Ankara
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kizilay
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Ankara City Center
Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Ankara Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
Emek Mahallesi
When in Emek Mahallesi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bahcelievler Station or Millî Kutuphane Station.
Kizilay Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Kizilay Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Ankara neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Kizilay Square
- Anitkabir
- Tunali Hilmi Caddesi
- Armada Shopping and Business Center
- Ankara Citadel
- Atakule Tower
- Gazi University
- Ankara University
- Haci Bayram Mosque
- Kugulu Park
- Kocatepe Mosque
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Turkish Military Academy
- Kurtulus Park
- Karum Shopping Mall
- Anitkabir Ataturk Museum
- Presidential Complex
- Club Watercity Aquapark
Choose Your Kizilay Hotel Style
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