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Ankara is the capital of Turkey, set in the heart of the Anatolian plateau — an orderly, planned city of government and diplomacy. The main draw is Anıtkabir, the grand mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the republic, along with the old Ankara Castle and the world-class Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Why stay in Ankara
Anıtkabir
Atatürk's grand marble mausoleum — the city's most important site and a national history museum.
A world-class museum
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, home to Hittite and prehistoric artifacts.
A charming old fortress
A hilltop castle with Ottoman-house lanes, restaurants with city views, and antiques.
A modern capital
The Kızılay and Kavaklıdere districts buzz with restaurants, cafes, and city life.
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Local dishes to try in Ankara
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Ankara Tava
Lamb sautéed with rice, Anatolian style — a rich, hearty local dish of the capital.
📍 Citywide - 2🥧
Börek
Baked filo pastry filled with cheese or meat, crisp outside and soft within — found at tea houses everywhere.
📍 Old fortress - 3🍯
Halva
A sweet made from sesame and sugar, mellow and rich — perfect with hot Turkish tea.
📍 Citywide - 4🥩
Anatolian kebab
Plateau-style grilled skewers, served hot with bulgur and salad.
📍 Old fortress
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Anıtkabir
Atatürk's mausoleum — a vast marble plaza, a changing-of-the-guard ceremony, and a War of Independence museum.
📍 Çankaya - 2🏰
Ankara Castle
An old hilltop fortress in the city center — wander the ancient-house lanes and take in views of Ankara all around.
📍 Altındağ - 3🗿
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
One of Turkey's finest museums, gathering Hittite, Phrygian, and Stone Age art.
📍 Altındağ - 4🕌
Kocatepe Mosque
Ankara's largest mosque, in classic four-minaret Ottoman architecture.
📍 Kavaklıdere - 5🏺
Temple of Augustus
The ruins of a Roman temple inscribed with Emperor Augustus's testament on its walls — a relic of the Roman era.
📍 Ulus - 6🏙️
Kızılay Square
The modern city center — a hub of shops, cafes, and Ankara nightlife.
📍 Çankaya
Things to do in Ankara
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3 Ankara hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.3LuxuryDivan Çukurhan
#1 Boutique caravanserai · opposite Ankara Castle
★ 9.0LuxuryRadisson Blu Hotel Ankara Çankaya (เดิม Point Hotel Ankara)
#2 modern 5-star · 9.2 Booking score
★ 8.7Upper-midSonno Boutique Rooms & Suites
#6 Boutique · Big rooms in central Kızılay
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Latanya Hotel Ankara
#3 Central 5-star · natural-light indoor pool
The Ankara Hotel
#5 4-star hotel · right next to the main train station
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
#4 full-service 5-star · convention center + spa near Kizilay
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🚆 Getting around Ankara
Metro & Ankaray
Four metro lines and the Ankaray line link the key districts — Kızılay, Anıtkabir, and the train station.
Ankarakart
A rechargeable card for the metro and city buses — handier than paying cash.
High-speed rail
The YHT connects Ankara–Istanbul and Ankara–Konya, fast and comfortable.
From the airport
From Esenboğa Airport (ESB), take a Belko Air bus or a taxi into the city, about 40 minutes.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Ankara
Is Ankara worth visiting compared to Istanbul?+
Ankara leans more toward national history and museums than scenic beauty — good for 1–2 days for Anıtkabir and the Anatolia Museum, while Istanbul stands out for its architecture and atmosphere.
How do I get to Ankara from Istanbul?+
Take the YHT high-speed train (about 4.5 hours) or fly domestically (about 1 hour) — both are convenient.
Which area should I stay in Ankara?+
Kızılay and Kavaklıdere are best — close to the metro and restaurants, and easy to get around for both sightseeing and business.
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