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.
Embassy of the United States
After visiting Embassy of the United States, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
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
Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family
Make Homemade Turkish Baklava with a Local in Ankara
Make Homemade Turkish Baklava with a Local in Ankara
Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter
Top hotels in Kavaklidere
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
"Comfortable bed pillows and cover"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
UK Ankara Hotel
"This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed. We couldn't sleep a single minute because of the air condition outside motor unit of another rooms which is attached right outside our window, it was extremely noisy all night as other room was using it. I know you get what you paid but, you expect at least ..."
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
No58Hotel
"Staff was very friendly and hospitable. I enjoyed my stay 🙌"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Wings Hotels Neva Palas
"My room was warm, so I asked about getting someone to look at the air conditioner. After several attempts of getting someone satisfaction, come to find out the room is programmed @ the hotel’s discretion and there was nothing they could do. I had to open the window to get some air. So my review is ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
ETAP BULVAR HOTEL
"breakfast was cold evry day , not like pocturs"
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Demonti Otel
"The room was not clean, breakfast was not gut."
Reviewed on 12 May 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.
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Cebeci Mahallesi
Cebeci Mahallesi is noted for its museums, historical sites and cafes, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Dikimevi Station.
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.
