10 Best Hotels in Edirne, Turkey: Selimiye Mosque (2026)
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10 Best Hotels in Edirne, Turkey: Selimiye Mosque (2026)

T TopOfHotel Editorial Team Published January 15, 2024 Updated May 27, 2026 15 min read
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Edirne is one of those legit underrated spots most people skip on their Turkey trip and immediately regret. It sits in the country's far west, a stone's throw from the Greek and Bulgarian borders — basically the second Ottoman capital before Istanbul stole the spotlight. The big draw is the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque, the masterpiece of the empire's greatest architect Mimar Sinan, whose dome is actually wider than the Hagia Sophia's. The 600-year-old Bedesten covered bazaar and the early-Ottoman Eski Mosque sit a few minutes' walk away. Fun fact: Edirne still hosts the annual Kirkpinar oil-wrestling festival, the oldest continuous sporting event in the world. We checked 10 hotels: splurge picks like Margi Hotel (the city's only 5-star with indoor pool, full spa, sauna, 8.8/10), mid-range gems like Cavit Duvan Prestige (highest review score at 9.2/10 with a top-floor restaurant near Erasta Mall), RYS Hotel with full amenities, and Hilly Hotel with panoramic city views from private balconies. For value, Hotel Edirne Palace scores 9.4 on location, Selimiye Hotel has mosque-view balconies from 1,200 baht, plus EdrinOtel, Kalevera, Ottoman Palace, and Unisite 6th Floor from 700 baht with garden and free bikes (9.1/10). All within walking distance of Selimiye or the Bedesten.

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Edirne is one of those legit underrated spots most people skip on their Turkey trip and immediately regret. It sits in the country's far west, a stone's throw from the Greek and Bulgarian borders — basically the second Ottoman capital before Istanbul stole the spotlight. The big draw is the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque, the masterpiece of the empire's greatest architect Mimar Sinan, whose dome is actually wider than the Hagia Sophia's. The 600-year-old Bedesten covered bazaar and the early-Ottoman Eski Mosque sit a few minutes' walk away. Fun fact: Edirne still hosts the annual Kirkpinar oil-wrestling festival, the oldest continuous sporting event in the world. We checked 10 hotels: splurge picks like Margi Hotel (the city's only 5-star with indoor pool, full spa, sauna, 8.8/10), mid-range gems like Cavit Duvan Prestige (highest review score at 9.2/10 with a top-floor restaurant near Erasta Mall), RYS Hotel with full amenities, and Hilly Hotel with panoramic city views from private balconies. For value, Hotel Edirne Palace scores 9.4 on location, Selimiye Hotel has mosque-view balconies from 1,200 baht, plus EdrinOtel, Kalevera, Ottoman Palace, and Unisite 6th Floor from 700 baht with garden and free bikes (9.1/10). All within walking distance of Selimiye or the Bedesten.
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Margi Hotel — hotel No. 1 #1 most luxurious · spa + indoor pool 8.8

Margi Hotel

From ~$46

📍 Just outside the city center, about 1.5 km from the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque — roughly a 5-minute drive or a 15-20 minute walk.

🏊 Indoor pool + spa, sauna and hot bath 5-star, 8.8/10 on Booking, 10.0/10 on Agoda 💰 From about $46 a night
indoor poolspa and saunaspacious modern rooms5-star Edirne

Margi Hotel is the most luxurious 5-star in Edirne, and the one address locals point you to when you do not want to compromise on quality. It comes with an indoor pool, a full spa, a sauna and a hot bath — a wellness setup you will not find at the other hotels on this list. Rooms run noticeably larger than the Edirne average, with warm modern furniture and big windows; some look onto a green garden, others over the city. Guests rate it 8.8/10 on Booking.com and a perfect 10.0/10 on Agoda, with repeat praise for cleanliness and staff who sweat the details. The Selimiye Mosque, the UNESCO-listed heart of town, sits about 1.5 km away — roughly a 5-minute drive. It is an easy yes for couples chasing a wellness break or anyone who wants a real 5-star experience on a reachable budget, from about $46 a night.

  • Indoor pool, spa, sauna and hot bath — all in one place
  • Spacious modern rooms with big windows
  • Strong service; reviews praise cleanliness and friendliness
  • Free parking gets crowded on long holiday weekends
  • A few guests find breakfast underwhelming for a 5-star
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Cavit Duvan Prestige Hotel — hotel No. 2 #2 highest-rated · 9.2/10 review score 9.2

📍 City center, about 1.6 km from Selimiye Mosque and barely a minute from Erasta Mall, with Margi Outlet within walking distance.

Score 9.2/10 — highest in Edirne 🌆 City views from the top-floor restaurant 💰 Rooms from about $43/night
highest score 9.2/10top-floor city-view restaurantnear Erasta Mall

Cavit Duvan Prestige Hotel holds the highest review score in all of Edirne9.2/10 on Booking.com and 9.1/10 on Agoda — and the praise is consistent: clean rooms, sharp service, and a top-floor restaurant that draws in panoramic city views and live music in the evening. The design runs to a crisp white-grey-black palette with high ceilings, and the upper-floor rooms catch the silhouette of Selimiye Mosque in the distance. Location is a strong card: Erasta Mall is barely a minute away, Margi Outlet is within walking distance, and the historic Selimiye Mosque and Bedesten quarter sit a short taxi ride off. Breakfast and parking are both free, and the front-desk team speaks good English. It works for couples, families, and business travelers alike. Rooms start around $43 a night.

  • Highest review score in Edirne at 9.2/10
  • Top-floor restaurant with panoramic city views
  • One minute from Erasta Mall, free parking
  • No pool or spa on site
  • Standard rooms are decent but not spacious
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RYS Hotel — hotel No. 3 #3 review score · spa + pool 9.1

RYS Hotel

From ~$46

📍 Just outside the centre, about 3 km from downtown, right next to Erasta Mall with its shops, restaurants and supermarket.

🏊 Indoor pool + spa 🍽️ Generous breakfast buffet 💰 Rates from about $46 a night
spa and poolbig breakfast buffetnext to Erasta Mallfamily friendly

RYS Hotel is a 4-star with an indoor pool, a spa and a properly stacked breakfast buffet, sitting right next to Erasta Mall about 3 km from the city centre. It scores 9.1/10, and reviewers keep landing on the same phrase — better value than the price suggests — usually about the breakfast and the pool. Parking is wide and free, which makes it an easy pick if you're driving, and the indoor pool, spa and gym are all in at the 4-star rate rather than charged on top. Rooms run from a compact Studio up to a roomy VIP Suite that suits families, and the quieter setting away from the centre makes it more of a rest-up base than a step-out-the-door sightseeing one. Rates start around $46 a night.

  • Indoor pool, spa and gym all included
  • Wide breakfast buffet with Turkish spread
  • Clean rooms, free parking
  • About 3 km from downtown — car required
  • Breakfast can have a wait when fully booked
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Hilly Hotel — hotel No. 4 #4 boutique hotel · panoramic city views + private balconies 9.1

Hilly Hotel

From ~$111

📍 Up on a hill outside the centre, about 1.5 km from the Selimiye Mosque and the old Bedesten market — easy by car, roughly a 5-minute drive.

🌅 Panoramic city views and private balconies Tesla Supercharger in the car park 💰 From about $111 a night
panoramic city viewsprivate balconyquiet boutiqueTesla Supercharger

Hilly Hotel is a 4-star boutique that sits up on a hill and pulls in the best panoramic views of Edirne of any hotel we picked. Most rooms come with a private balcony, the in-house restaurant looks out over the city after dark, and the car park has a Tesla Supercharger — a genuine rarity in this town. Reviewers on Booking.com give it 9.1/10 and keep calling it an impressive boutique that's a little out of the centre but worth the trip. The mood is quiet and unhurried, which is exactly why couples and anyone trying to escape the bustle gravitate here. The trade-off: it's about 1.5 km from the Selimiye Mosque and the old market, so you'll want a car or a taxi. Rooms start around $111 a night.

  • Best panoramic Edirne views of any hotel here, especially from the balconies
  • Quiet, unhurried setting away from the bustle
  • Tesla Supercharger right in the car park
  • 1.5 km from the old market and main sights — car required
  • Pricier than other hotels at the same level
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Hotel Edirne Palace — hotel No. 5 #5 3-star · walk to everything in the old town 9.1

📍 City center, walkable to Selimiye Mosque, the Bedesten market and the shopping district

📍 Best location in town — walk to everything 🛏️ 3-star, scores 9.4/10 on Agoda 💰 Rooms from about $34 a night
city centerwalk to everythingbudget-friendlyfree parking

Hotel Edirne Palace is the pick reviewers keep calling the best-located hotel in Edirne. It sits right in the city center, so you can walk to the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque, the historic Bedesten market and the main shopping streets — all within 5-10 minutes on foot. It scores 9.4/10 on Agoda and 9.1/10 on Booking.com, and the front-desk team gets singled out again and again for being warm, speaking solid English and handing out genuinely useful local tips. There is free parking too, which is rare for a central hotel at this price. It is a 3-star, so there is no pool or spa and a few rooms run compact, but for travelers who plan to be out exploring all day that is no loss. Rooms start around $34 a night.

  • Best location in town — 5-10 minute walk to the Selimiye Mosque and Bedesten
  • Friendly, helpful staff at a great-value price
  • Free parking, clean and well-kept
  • No pool or spa
  • Some rooms run on the compact side
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Kalevera Hotel — hotel No. 6 #6 Boutique · natural wood design and a garden 8.3

Kalevera Hotel

From ~$40

📍 About 2 km from the center of Edirne, in a quiet pocket away from the downtown blocks — a short drive to Selimiye Mosque and the old Bedesten market.

🌿 Floors, walls and furniture nearly all natural wood 🌸 Private garden and balconies 💰 Rooms from about $40 a night
natural wood interiorsleafy gardenquiet retreatgreat breakfast

Kalevera Hotel commits hard to a natural look: the floors, walls and furniture are nearly all wood, and the rooms open onto a shady garden and private balconies. It scores 8.3/10 on both Booking.com and Agoda, and the breakfast is the part guests keep bringing up — several local cheeses, olives, fruit jam, fresh-baked bread and dried fruit, which reviewers call far more than they expected at this level. It sits about 2 km from the center of Edirne, so it is calmer than the downtown blocks but a car or taxi ride from Selimiye Mosque and the old Bedesten market. There is parking on site and Wi-Fi throughout, and the staff get warm reviews for being friendly and attentive. If you actually want to switch off in a garden setting on a budget, this is the one. Rooms start around $40 a night.

  • Distinctive all-wood, natural-materials design
  • Breakfast wins big — local cheeses, olives, fresh bread
  • Quiet garden setting with private balconies
  • Some reviews report cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms
  • 2 km out — a car is needed for the main sights
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Unisite | 6th Floor — hotel No. 7 #7 budget guesthouse · 9.1/10 with free bikes 9.1

📍 In the city of Edirne, a short bike ride from Selimiye Mosque and the Bedesten market — close enough to pedal to the main sights instead of paying for taxis.

🏝️ Leafy garden and billiards room 🛏️ Rooms from about $20/night 💰 Cheapest pick, scores 9.1/10
budget guesthousegarden and billiardsfree bikesfast Wi-Fi

Unisite | 6th Floor is the cheapest stay on this list and, against the odds, the highest-rated — 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 9.9/10 on Agoda. It is a small boutique guesthouse rather than a hotel, with a leafy garden, a billiards room, free bikes for guests, and 24-hour check-in. The Wi-Fi gets singled out in reviews as fast and stable, which is rare at this price and makes it workable for anyone who needs to log on between sights. Breakfast punches well above the room rate, and the staff are warm and hands-on. Rooms run from small budget singles up to roomier doubles, all clean and well-kept, though the walls are thin and the Selimiye Mosque and Bedesten market are a short bike ride away rather than a stumble across the street. Rooms start around $20 a night — hard to beat for the score it pulls.

  • Cheapest on the list yet scores 9.1/10
  • Free bikes plus a leafy garden and billiards
  • Breakfast beats the room rate, 24-hour check-in
  • Thin walls — noise carries from neighbors
  • Near a mosque, so early call to prayer
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EdrinOtel — hotel No. 8 #8 kitchenette stay · 253 m from downtown 8.5

EdrinOtel

From ~$23

📍 Right in the center of Edirne, 253 m from downtown — walking distance to the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque, the Bedesten market and the main shopping streets.

🍳 Kitchenette in every room — fridge and kettle 📍 253 m from downtown, walk to the sights 💰 From about $23 a night
in-room kitchenetteart-design roomscity centergood for long stays

EdrinOtel is a small art-styled stay that sits just 253 m from the heart of Edirne, close enough to walk to nearly everything. The thing that sets it apart at this price is the rooms: each one has a kitchenette with a fridge and kettle plus a little dining nook, so long-stay guests and friend groups can cook and save real money on food. The look leans hard into character — wooden furniture and scattered art pieces rather than the usual cookie-cutter hotel room. Guests rate it 8.5/10 on both Booking.com and Agoda, with steady praise for the location and the helpful staff. There is free private parking on site, which is rare this central, and you can walk to the UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque in minutes. It is an easy pick for anyone who wants a kitchen and a central base over hotel polish, from about $23 a night.

  • Every room has a kitchenette with fridge and kettle — great for long stays
  • Only 253 m from downtown, walk to all the main sights
  • Distinctive design, helpful staff and free parking
  • Some reviews say the kitchen gear is not complete — check before you arrive
  • Smaller rooms and fewer facilities than a larger hotel
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Selimiye Hotel — hotel No. 9 #9 boutique stay · private balconies facing the Selimiye Mosque 8.7

Selimiye Hotel

From ~$34

📍 Central Edirne, walking distance to the Selimiye Mosque, the Eski Mosque, and the Bedesten market — you can cover the main sights on foot.

🕌 Balconies facing the Selimiye Mosque 🍳 Free breakfast included 💰 From about $34 a night
Selimiye Mosque viewprivate balconycentral Edirneboutique

Selimiye Hotel is a small boutique place a short walk from the Selimiye Mosque, the city's UNESCO World Heritage centerpiece. The draw is simple: most rooms come with a private balcony that frames the mosque directly, and guest reviews keep circling back to it — "waking up to the mosque every morning, the best part of the trip." A few room types add a small kitchenette with a fridge, which makes it workable for longer stays. Breakfast is free and so is parking — handy for a hotel this central. It scores 8.7/10, solid for a small place at this price, with rooms from about $34 a night. Rooms run compact and a few guests flag thin walls, so it leans more toward couples chasing the view than travelers who need space.

  • Private balconies with a direct Selimiye Mosque view
  • Central — walk to all the main sights
  • Free breakfast plus free parking
  • Compact rooms, and some reviews note thin walls
  • A few guests feel the price-to-quality isn't ideal
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Ottoman Palace Hotel Edirne — hotel No. 10 #10 budget stay · quiet garden in the city center 7.9

📍 Heart of Edirne, within a short walk of the Selimiye Mosque, the Bedesten market and the Eski Mosque, with local restaurants and Turkish tea houses right around the corner.

🌿 Quiet garden and terrace common area 🛏️ Rooms sleep 1 to 4, simple and clean 💰 From about $26 a night
budget pricequiet gardencity centersolo travelers

Ottoman Palace Hotel Edirne is the cheapest pick on this list — a minimalist budget stay in natural tones, right in the city center. Its real selling point is location: you can walk to the Selimiye Mosque, the Bedesten market and the Eski Mosque in a few minutes, plus the main shopping streets. The quiet garden and terrace double as the common area, where guests sit with Turkish tea or coffee in the evening before heading out. Reviewers single out the friendly, helpful staff and a breakfast that's more varied than they expected for the rate. The score is 7.9/10 on both Booking.com and Agoda — the lowest here, but solid for a budget room in a central spot. Rooms sleep 1 to 4, furniture is simple but clean, and there's free Wi-Fi plus on-site parking. Rates start around $26 a night, which is cheap for this kind of location.

  • Cheap rooms from about $26, central location you can walk from
  • Quiet garden and terrace, plus a varied breakfast
  • Friendly, helpful staff and clean rooms
  • 7.9/10 — lowest score on this list
  • Rooms are small-to-medium and quality varies by type
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📊Comparison · all 10 hotels

#HotelStarsScoreFrom / nightAreaHighlight
1Margi Hotel58.8~$46Edirne city center is about a 5-minute drive; the nearest airport is in Istanbul, roughly 230 km away.#1 most luxurious · spa + indoor pool
2Cavit Duvan Prestige Hotel49.2~$43Central Edirne — about 1 minute from Erasta Mall, with Margi Outlet walkable.#2 highest-rated · 9.2/10 review score
3RYS Hotel49.1~$46About 3 km from the city centre, next to Erasta Mall; Edirne has no airport, and the nearest is Istanbul, roughly 230 km away.#3 review score · spa + pool
4Hilly Hotel49.1~$111About 1.5 km to the Selimiye Mosque, a 5-minute drive; on a hill outside the centre, so a car or taxi is needed. Tesla Supercharger on site.#4 boutique hotel · panoramic city views + private balconies
5Hotel Edirne Palace39.1~$34Central Edirne#5 3-star · walk to everything in the old town
6Kalevera Hotel38.3~$40About 2 km from central Edirne, with parking on site — a car or taxi gets you to the old town in a few minutes.#6 Boutique · natural wood design and a garden
7Unisite | 6th Floor29.1~$20In the city of Edirne, an easy bike ride to Selimiye Mosque and the old market — no car needed for the main sights.#7 budget guesthouse · 9.1/10 with free bikes
8EdrinOtel28.5~$23253 m from downtown Edirne, an easy walk to the main sights; the nearest airport is in Istanbul, roughly 230 km away.#8 kitchenette stay · 253 m from downtown
9Selimiye Hotel28.7~$34Central Edirne, walking distance to the Selimiye Mosque and the old bazaar.#9 boutique stay · private balconies facing the Selimiye Mosque
10Ottoman Palace Hotel Edirne27.9~$26Central Edirne — walking distance to the Selimiye Mosque, Bedesten market and the main shopping district.#10 budget stay · quiet garden in the city center

Which one — by trip style

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#1 most luxurious · spa + indoor pool
Margi Hotel

#1 Margi Hotel is the most luxurious choice in Edirne — a full spa, big rooms and genuinely attentive service.

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#2 highest-rated · 9.2/10 review score
Cavit Duvan Prestige Hotel

#2 Cavit Duvan Prestige is the highest-rated hotel in Edirne — sharp design, panoramic views from the upper floors.

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#3 review score · spa + pool
RYS Hotel

#3 RYS Hotel is a full-spa 4-star with a high score — a generous breakfast buffet at a budget you can actually reach.

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#4 boutique hotel · panoramic city views + private balconies
Hilly Hotel

#4 Hilly Hotel has the prettiest panoramic views in Edirne — quiet setting, wide private balconies.

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#5 3-star · walk to everything in the old town
Hotel Edirne Palace

#5 Hotel Edirne Palace has the best location in the city — you can walk to everything, and it stays cheap.

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#6 Boutique · natural wood design and a garden
Kalevera Hotel

#6 Kalevera is a boutique stay built around natural materials — close to all-wood interiors, a shady garden, and a genuinely calm feel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stay central or just outside town?
Central Edirne wins for first-timers — Edirne Palace, Cavit Duvan, Selimiye Hotel, EdrinOtel, and Ottoman Palace are all walkable to everything that matters. The slightly-outside spots (Margi, RYS, Hilly, Kalevera) work if you've got a rental car and want spa amenities plus quieter rooms.
When's the best time to visit Edirne?
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September) are the sweet spot — warm days, no peak summer heat, and clean light on Selimiye's slender minarets. Late June brings the Kirkpinar oil-wrestling festival if you want to catch it. Winters are cold and quiet but cheap.
Worth a side trip from Istanbul?
Totally. Direct buses from Istanbul's Esenler Otogar take 2.5-3 hours, or it's faster on the E80 motorway. Edirne pairs naturally with overland routes to Greece or Bulgaria, and the city's compact enough to cover its main sights in 1-2 days.
Can I actually enter Selimiye Mosque?
Yes — it's free to enter outside prayer times. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered, headscarves available at the door for women). The interior is honestly one of Sinan's most refined achievements — wider than Hagia Sophia's main dome and almost square in plan. Total next-level architecture.
What should I eat in Edirne?
Tava ciger (Turkish fried liver, the city's signature dish) is the must-try — every old-town restaurant has its take. Wash it down with ayran (salted yogurt drink) and you've got the Edirne lunch every local would recommend.
Read the full Thai review?
Yes — our complete Thai guide covers the Edirne 2-day itinerary, Selimiye Mosque and Sinan architecture deep-dive, Bedesten old bazaar walk, tava ciger food tip, and detailed reviews of each hotel.
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