2 Best Hotels in Urfa (Sanliurfa), The Black Sea Coast and Lake Van

On the northwest edge of the old town, Urfa's Hilton offers the style and services you'd expect from a top international chain. Modern, plush, and comfortable, it's a relaxed bastion of Westernization in one of Turkey's most conservative cities, although that means there's a total cultural disconnect with the city around it. There is a full range of facilities including a pool and a gym.

Built of local stone, imitating the local architectural style, this sprawling hotel tries to mix Urfa character with five-star luxury by offering spacious and comfortable rooms, with large beds, wood furniture, vaulted ceilings, and bathrooms with mosaic-like tiles and baths. Service is attentive and professional and a pool is cut into a rock chamber under the hotel.