Kavaklidere Travel Guide
Ankara
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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.
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.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Things to do
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Top hotels in Kavaklidere
No58Hotel
Staff was very friendly and hospitable. I enjoyed my stay 🙌
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
felt very comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Wings Hotels Neva Palas
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Ankara - Kavaklidere by IHG
Location
Reviewed on 31 May 2025
Demonti Otel
The hotel lobby is pleasant, the staff is lovely, but the rooms are in terrible condition and the breakfast was abysmal.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
UK Ankara Hotel
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kavaklidere
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.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Karum Shopping Mall and Arjantin Street.
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
