Fodor's Expert Review Büyük Urartu
Cumhuriyet Cad. 60, Van, Van, Turkey
This established lodging option a little out of the center of Van makes an attempt at character with reproductions of Urartian art on the walls throughout and gold-embroidered bedspreads and floral wallpaper in the small but pleasant guest rooms. Some rooms face the noisy street—so ask for one in back, though some may overlook a brick wall. The Pastane Café, with Turkish cakes and sweets, is a popular meeting spot. The front-desk staff can help arrange tours of the area.
PROS
- 24-hour room service and information desk
- good café
- helpful staff
CONS
- popular with tour groups
- some rooms in the back face brick walls and are dark
- some noisy rooms at the front
