Cankaya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Grand Bazaar showing interior views and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40848-Grand-Bazaar-Kapal-Ar.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Galata Tower featuring night scenes, a river or creek and skyline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40869-Galata-Tower-Galata-Kulesi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Turkey featuring building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76339-Turkey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Turkey featuring food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76338-Turkey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75753-Ankara-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
![Kizilay Square featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76139-Kizilay-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
![Anitkabir which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75913-Anitkabir.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
![Atakule Tower](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76053-Atakule-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
![Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75753-Ankara-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Ankara Citadel which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76064-Ankara-Citadel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
![Museum of Anatolian Civilizations](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75979-Museum-Of-Anatolian-Civilizations.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Travel through time as you examine exhibits that tell the story of the people who lived in the Anatolian region for more than 10,000 years.
Activities
![Ankara Mausoleum of Ataturk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48843529/d8ee6e69-4a65-470d-aed3-67cea2fdf7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Our pick of the best Cankaya Hotel Deals
![The Green Park Ankara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10260500/10260462/1d035981_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jan. 2025
![Divan Ankara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75830000/75828600/75828523/d9a36d7d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025
![Grand Silay Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32431000/32430931/55571056_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Sep. 2024
![Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102450000/102441800/102441795/a3244fa4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024
![Anatolia Luxury Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58050000/58050000/58049968/e62e8b6f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Ickale](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1052400/1052384/4ec4ed48_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Cankaya
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Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Karum Shopping Mall and Arjantin Street.
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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.
![Ethnographic Museum showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/76000/76026-Ethnographic-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Grand Bazaar showing interior views and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40848-Grand-Bazaar-Kapal-Ar.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
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Balgat Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and shopping are some highlights of Balgat Mahallesi. You might stop by Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center while you're in the area.
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Çukurambar Mahallesi
While there might not be top attractions in Çukurambar Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.
Are there hotels near Cankaya?
- Kizilay Hotels
- Ankara City Center Hotels
- Mamak Hotels
- Etimesgut Hotels
- Bahçelievler Mahallesi Hotels
- Altındağ Hotels
- Ulus Hotels
- Kavaklidere Hotels
- Balgat Mahallesi Hotels
- Sogutozu Hotels
- Beştepe Mahallesi Hotels
- Emek Mahallesi Hotels
- Yaşamkent Mahallesi Hotels
- Gaziosmanpasa Hotels
- Maltepe Hotels
- Yildizevler Hotels