Ankara: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 38 - 77 Madi Inci Hotel
 The Madi Inci Hotel, refurbished in 2010, offers rooms with air conditioning and a mini-bar. The hotel is close to the Convention Centre and historic … MoreEUR 44 - 88 Madi Hotel Ankara
 Conveniently situated in the centre of Ankara, just a short walk from the main train station, Madi Hotel offers great-value rooms with free wireless i… MoreEUR 99 - 119 Limak Ambassadore Hotel
 Limak offers deluxe accommodation surrounded by the leafy boulevards of Ankara’s embassy district. The hotel combines traditional and contemporary a… MoreEUR 55 - 75 Maltepe 2000 Hotel
 Located within walking distance of Ankara’s business, entertainment, shopping and historical attractions, this contemporary hotel offers a magnifice… MoreEUR 50 - 100 Marya Hotel
 Located in the centre of Ankara, close the city’s business district and tourist attractions, Hotel Marya offers the facilities and service you would… MoreEUR 60 - 110 Neva Palas
 This 4-star hotel in Ankara is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. It has a restaurant with panoramic Ankara city views. Free Wi-Fi and … MoreEUR 75 - 95 Midas Hotel
 Conveniently located in the cosmopolitan district of Kavaklıdere, Hotel Midas offers free Wi-Fi and a well-equipped gym, close to Ankara’s bustling… MoreEUR 91 - 140 Mega Residence Hotel
 Located in Ankara´s suburb of Kavaklidere this hotel offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. It is 1 km from the America… MoreEUR 45 - 75 Legacy Gap Hotel
 Located in a residential part of Ankara, Legacy Gap is close to cultural institutions, green parks and extensive sport grounds. The hotel features mod… MoreEUR 70 - 90 Ilci Residence Hotel
 Ilci Residence Hotel is located in the centre of Ankara, close to the city’s sights including Ataturk Cultural Center, 1 km away. The Turkish Parlia… MoreEUR 70 - 125 Hotel Houston
 A 2-minute walk from Tunali Hilmi shopping street, Hotel Houston is 1.5 km from the Turkish Parliament. It offers a sauna and spacious rooms with LCD … MoreEUR 45 - 100 Hotel Etap Mola
 Etap Mola has an excellent location in central Ankara, 200 metres from Kizilay Metro station. It offers air-conditioned accommodation, free Wi-Fi and … MoreEUR 32 - 80 Hotel Buyuk Ersan
 Situated in central Ankara, Hotel Buyuk Ersan offers spacious, affordable rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is located just 100 metres from Kocatepe Camii and… MoreEUR 75 - 175 Hotel Ickale
 Located in Maltepe, Ankara, this hotel has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a jacuzzi and a hammam. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available… MoreEUR 79 - 150 Hotel Midi
 This hotel is located in the district of Cankaya, a fashionable business and cultural centre, which offers its guests spacious accommodation and first… MoreEUR 75 - 100 Hotel Tunali
 Otel Tunali offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, 2 km from Ankara’s city centre. The Kocatepe Mosque is just a 15-minute drive… MoreEUR 90 - 180 Hotel Samm Bistro Spa
 Situated in Ankara’s Gaziosmanpaşa district, Samm Boutique offers luxury accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a design restaurant. It is only 40 km a… MoreEUR 115 - 320 Hotel Monec
 Situated in the city centre, just 35 minutes from Ankara Airport, Hotel Monec offers a sophisticated and elegant environment with beautifully appointe… MoreEUR 75 - 130 Niza Park Hotel
 Situated in the Çankaya district, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a central location, only 600 metres from Karum Shopping Hall and Park of Segmenler… MoreEUR 71 - 349 No:19 Boutique Hotel
 No. 19 Boutique Hotel offers luxurious, modern rooms in Ankara’s Cankaya area. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, a gym, spa and Turkish bath. Rooms come wit… MoreEUR 113 - 497 Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center
 Conveniently situated in central Ankara, the Sheraton is at walking distance to Karum Shopping Centre. Hotel facilities include a rooftop tennis court… MoreEUR 65 - 110 Segmen Hotel
 Situated in the heart of Ankara, the Seğmen Hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and minibars. It offers an in-house restaurant serving international… MoreEUR 35 - 80 Sahinbey Hotel
 We take pride in mentioning you that our 2 stars hotel comprises comfort, and tranquillity. The attractions of the city´s historical centre are … MoreEUR 62 - 219 Surmeli Ankara Hotel
 Centrally located, a 5-minute drive from Ankara Gari Train Station, Surmeli is 1 km from Kızılay commercial district. It features an indoor pool, a … MoreEUR 120 - 800 Swissôtel Ankara
 In a quiet residential area of Turkey’s capital, Swissôtel Ankara offers a wellness centre with a half-size Olympic indoor pool. It has 3 restauran… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ankara: Guide
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and the second largest city in the country after Istanbul. The population is around 3.5 million.
Understand
People:
People are generally helpful to tourists. Many young people can communicate in English. Although most people will try to speak English with you, it's a good idea to bring a turkish dictionary.
Get in
By Plane
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is located some 28 km northeast of the city. International flights are rather low in frequency and scope - apart from Turkish Airlines (THY), only Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and British Airways offer direct flights to their respective European hubs. For other carriers flying into Turkey, a flight into Istanbul is necessary, followed by an air transfer to Ankara by means of Turkish Airlines.
All of this should change with the opening of the brand-new airport, located adjacent to the old one, in October 2006. The new airport will feature many more gates, a more orderly parking system, and in general better traffic flow. Also currently under construction is an upgrade to the road connecting Ankara's airport to the ring road. While parts of this road are already open, several large sections are still under construction, necessitating lengthy detours. The connector road is set to open in its entirety in October 2006.
Airport buses are operated by Cebeci transportation (formerly HAVAŞ - many people still call it this) through the city center reaching Ulus (the historical center of the city, close to the museums and baths), and AŞTİ (where the intercity buses depart from to almost all the cities in Turkey). The price is around 5 Euros.
By Train
Being in a central location in Turkey, Ankara can be reached from almost all trains departing from Istanbul to the eastern part of Turkey. The train trip from Istanbul to Ankara takes around 6-7 hours depending on the type of the train (fastest is Baskent for now, however, there will be faster trains in the near future to shorten the trip to 3 hours).
By Bus
The buses reach AŞTİ (Ankara Şehirlerarası Terminal İşletmeleri) standing for Ankara Intercity Terminal. Most of the cities in Turkey have direct buses to the capital of Turkey, and buses are much faster than trains in Turkey. From Istanbul to Ankara, the bus trip takes around 5 hours.
Get around
See
Landmarks
Anıtkabir, open daily, museum open daily except Mondays - situated on an imposing hill in the Anittepe quarter of the city is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, completed in 1953. A museum nearby displays a large collection of Atatürk memorabilia and paraphernalia
the Citadel
the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi)
A good drinking venue is Marilyn Monroes' bar on Tunali Hilmi, especialy on a Friday night but every night is good. The cool crowd is over by the bar. Only and only on Friday's another venue is the Black and White club, which you will need to ask directions to or better still get some of the Marilyn's crowd to take you along to.
Corvus is on Bestekar Street offering Rock Music.
The Sheraton Hotel, located in the Kavaklıdere district, is the most visible and glitzy hotel in Ankara (and has the prices to prove it). Around the corner from the Sheraton lies the Hilton, which is a bit past its prime but still a very acceptable place to stay.
The Radisson (located in Ulus, near the train station), the Swissotel (located on an obscure back alley in in Çankaya) and the Ramada (in Kavaklıdere, on fashionable Tunalı Hilmi street) are recent entrants, and offer very new-looking rooms that are nevertheless a tad smaller than those at the Sheraton or Hilton.
Independent hotels of note include the King Hotel (behind the Parliament, near the American Embassy).
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the Atakule TowerArchaeological Remains
the Roman Theatre
the Temple of Augustus
the Roman BathMuseums and Galleries
the Ethnography Museum (Etnoğrafya Müzesi)
the Painting and Sculpture Museum (Resim-Heykel Müzesi)
the War of Independence Museum (Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi)Parks and Gardens
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat "döner kebap" at Sakarya Str.Drink
There are many bars and places to drink in general on that street which is pararell to Bestekar. The Edge, Twister, Yer Fistigi (turkish music) are nicec places.
Locus Solus on Kennedy Street is a unique place with electronic,reggae or retro (offering different kinds of music) also for eating. On the same street Mono is pleasant place to drink.Sleep
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