Ankara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious elements, interior views and heritage architecture
Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious elements, interior views and heritage architecture
Anitkabir showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and central business district
Monumentum Ancyranum showing a park and a pool
State Art and Sculpture Museum featuring interior views and a castle

Where to stay in Ankara

Swan Park is a public park in the Cankaya neighborhood of Ankara, Turkey; Shutterstock ID 661912588; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom brand budge

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

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.

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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Yenimahalle. Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the larger area.

Yenimahalle
Ethnographic Museum showing heritage architecture

Ankara City Center

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

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

Etimesgut

Etimesgut is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around.

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 Rp760.044 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp760.044
Rp852.015 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Metropolitan Hotels Ankara

Metropolitan Hotels Ankara

5 out of 5
Oguzlar Mah 1377 sok No 28 Ankara Ankara
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Metropolitan Hotels Ankara
Divan Ankara

Divan Ankara

5 out of 5
Jose Marti Caddesi No2 Ankara Ankara
The price is Rp2.219.557 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
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Rp2.485.904 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,295 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Divan Ankara
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Rudolf Suit Apart Otel

Rudolf Suit Apart Otel

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Stay at this aparthotel in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 9 Feb 2026

Rudolf Suit Apart Otel
OTTO Tunalı Exclusive Suites

OTTO Tunalı Exclusive Suites

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Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and Kizilay ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
I wish the kitchen was more equipped

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Butik 24 Suites

Butik 24 Suites

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Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Tunali Hilmi ...
7.6/10 Good! (75 reviews)
The staff are very helpful, whatever you ask concerning the property facility, they are ready to facilitate. The kitchen is really what attracted us to this apartment hotel so we xan cook our gluten free food. The front desk staff are very friendly and welcoming. The price you pay it's worth it. ...

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Butik 24 Suites
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Reviews of Ankara

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

ASTİ bus station is huge and a little intimidating but it offers 24/7 services to anywhere in turkey and is run smoothly and efficiently.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Really enjoyed our short holiday!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A nice quiet city

4/5 - Good

Markm

Busy place plenty of shops and restaurants

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice and clean city. Friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Ankara is very clean and cheaper than Istanbul

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