Ankara City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ethnographic Museum which includes heritage architecture
Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious aspects, heritage architecture and a mosque
Kizilay Square showing a fountain as well as a large group of people
Kocatepe Mosque which includes a mosque, religious aspects and heritage architecture
Atakule Tower

Popular places to visit

Kizilay Square featuring street scenes

Kizilay Square

This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.

Kizilay Square
Anitkabir which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

Anitkabir

5/5(1 review)

Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.

Anitkabir
Atakule Tower

Atakule Tower

Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.

Atakule Tower
Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture

Kocatepe Mosque

4/5(1 review)

Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.

Kocatepe Mosque
Ethnographic Museum

Ethnographic Museum

From political history and the country’s first independent leader to coffee and jewelry, the contents of this all-encompassing museum teach visitors about Turkey.

Ethnographic Museum
Ankara Citadel which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and château or palace

Ankara Citadel

Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.

Ankara Citadel

Our pick of the best Ankara City Center Hotel Deals

Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
5 out of 5
Noktali Sokak Kavaklidere, Ankara, Ankara
The price is AU$271 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$271
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (687 reviews)
"Breakfast spread was great!"

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2025

Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
The Ankara Hotel
The Ankara Hotel
4 out of 5
Celal Bayar Avenue Nr 78, Ankara
The price is AU$134 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (573 reviews)
"I cannot say enough good things about the staff here. The staff at this location went above and beyond to help us find my wife's misplaced wallet after our transfer from the airport."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

The Ankara Hotel
Grand Silay Hotel
Grand Silay Hotel
Kültür Mahallesi Mesrutiyet Cad. No. 40, Ankara, Ankara
The price is AU$86 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (478 reviews)
"Very good breakfast and good stuffs as well."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025

Grand Silay Hotel
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
5 out of 5
Ataturk Bulvari No:183, Kavaklidere Mh., Ankara, Ankara
The price is AU$223 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and Kizilay Square ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
"Neighborhood was a bit rough but great nightlife and restaurants and cafes for relaxing during the day. Free parking in underground lot was very convenient!"

Reviewed on 27 Sep. 2024

Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
Kazim Ozalp Mahallesi Filistin Caddesi, Kuleli Sokak No- 22, Ankara
The price is AU$158 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (139 reviews)
"Overall it was a good stay. I booked an executive suite with a tub and balcony. Couch is more comfy than the bed. No privacy at balcony so only good for smokers. Minibar so expensive, they should have put a warning sign. Valet service is great, almost no street parking tho. Breakfast has plenty choices ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
kizilay mahallesi necatibey caddesi no11, Ankara, Ankara
The price is AU$56 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$56
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (402 reviews)
"My stay at Çankaya Suit Hotel was absolutely fantastic, earning a well-deserved 5-star rating! The hotel excelled in every aspect, providing a truly amazing experience. The only minor disappointment was that the hot tub was out of service during my visit, which was a shame as I was looking forward ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
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Other neighbourhoods around Ankara City Center

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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.

Kavaklidere
Grand Bazaar showing interior views and markets

Kizilay

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

Kizilay
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Maltepe

Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.

Maltepe
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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.

Bahçelievler Mahallesi
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Ulus

4/5(1 area review)

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Haci Bayram Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.

Ulus
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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.

Emek Mahallesi

Ankara City Center Travel Guide

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