5 Best Hotels in Ankara, Cappadocia and Central Turkey

In this gem of a hotel, elegant rooms in a restored 16th-century kervansaray at the edge of Ankara's citadel are decorated in different styles, such as Indochinese, Venetian, Tibetan, and Ottoman. Some rooms have citadel or city views, and all feature antique furniture and original works of art. Large, marble-lined bathrooms have deep bathtubs and/or rain showers. Common spaces are equally inviting, from the old-fashioned library decorated with hunting trophies to the glass-roofed interior courtyard where breakfast is served. Because of the antiques in the rooms, this hotel has age restrictions regarding children; enquire before booking.

A beautifully restored, 19th-century Ottoman house inside the walls of Ankara's ancient citadel has the feel of a private home—six charming rooms have original wood floors and ceilings, antique chandeliers, traditional textiles, and comfortable beds. Bathrooms are clean, if showing some wear; most have showers, while one has a tub. Breakfast is served in the dining/living room in winter and in the pleasant courtyard in summer.

In Ankara’s bustling Kavaklıdere shopping and nightlife district, these recently opened accommodations have the personal feel of a small hotel with many of the amenities of a larger property. Good-sized rooms are done in a contemporary minimalist design, with funky retro touches and occasional splashes of color—such as mustard or turquoise. Bathrooms are modern. The well-stocked breakfast is served in the hotel’s enclosed sixth-floor roof terrace restaurant and bar, which has great views of the city from its floor-to-ceiling windows.

The only international chain hotel in Ankara's historic Ulus district is somewhat lacking in flair but has comfortable rooms. Decor includes dark woods and muted, soothing turquoise, grays, and beiges. Rooms on the 16-story tower's upper floors have excellent city views and, in certain cases, tiny balconies. Most bathrooms have tubs; some have showers with opaque windows that look into the room.

Ankara's Sheraton is a landmark in the city and rests in an ideal location. Elegantly renovated in 2022, many of its rooms have stunning city views. The hotel is steps away from Ankara's lively Tünel neighborhood, filled with shops and eateries.