Must-see hotels in Türkiye

  • Dalyan Resort

    Dalyan

    A spa resort is on its own little peninsula jutting into the river about 1.2km from the town centre, with boat shuttles to İztuzu Beach. The service is…

  • Sahil Otel

    Black Sea Coast

    The key feature of this adorable little 10-room hotel is the three-table deck with lovely pine-framed views down onto a sliver of beach and of both sunset…

  • Otel Kilim

    İzmir

    The decor at this multistorey hotel in the Pasaport section of the kordon is old-fashioned (sometimes hilariously so) but rooms are well priced,…

  • Myland Nature Hotel

    Turquoise Coast

    Right on the beach road, this long-established place makes a really tranquil base. It offers free yoga and meditation, bikes and umbrellas on the…

  • Hotel Cave Konak

    Ürgüp

    If you don't fancy tackling Ürgüp's hills to get to bed, this rambling Greek mansion is right in the centre of town. Stone-arch rooms are large and come…

  • Osmanoğlu Hotel

    Cappadocia

    Mother and son duo, Nuriye and Semih, provide lashings of Cappadocian hospitality at this charming guesthouse on Güzelyurt's main road. Large stone-arched…

  • Şafak Pension & Camping

    Cappadocia

    Run by friendly, multilingual local guide Hasan, who can organise pretty much any activity, Şafak offers simple, clean rooms with hot water, heating and…

  • Odyssey Guesthouse

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Superb views of all three archaeological sites from the roof terrace are a highlight of this friendly and well-run pension. There are nine simple rooms…

  • Cunda Fora

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Hugely popular with honeymooning couples, this relatively new hotel is located just off the main road back from the harbour, so it's quieter than most of…

  • Mai Hotel

    Çeşme

    A garden courtyard and just maybe Çeşme's friendliest family hosts are highlights at this relaxed hotel a short walk from Çeşme's pedestrian main street…

  • Aravan Evi

    Cappadocia

    Looking for a slice of rural life without sacrificing modern comforts? A stay at this charming guesthouse, with its simply decorated, bright rooms, is a…

  • Kent Hotel

    Bursa

    With a top-floor breakfast room looking directly over the domed roof of the Ulu Cami, it really doesn't get more central than this. Good-sized rooms are…

  • Anzac Hotel

    Çanakkale

    An extremely professional management team ensures that this keenly priced hotel opposite the clock tower is well maintained and has high levels of service…

  • Reyhani Kasrı

    Mardin

    Sleek, modern rooms are concealed within this stone mansion providing a highly contemporary spin on Mardin's boutique hotel experience. Some deluxe rooms…

  • Kemal's Guest House

    Göreme

    Comfortable stone rooms, a sun-dappled garden and old-fashioned hospitality in spades; this is a home away from home with plenty of repeat guests. Kemal…

  • Sima Peace Pension

    Turquoise Coast

    For a feel of old-school Çıralı, when it was more of a bohemian escape, check into this quirky place. You'll love its hammocks, swing chairs, rocking…

  • Yunak Evleri

    Ürgüp

    Yunak is a labyrinth of good taste cut into the cliffside. The hotel's mazy structure – in some parts dating back to the 5th century – unfurls itself…

  • Kamarca House Hotel

    Dalyan

    If you're seeking luxury amid absolute tranquillity, head for this 'gourmet hotel' in the countryside. Rooms and suites are wonderfully decorated in a…

  • Les Maisons de Cappadoce

    Cappadocia

    If only real-estate barons everywhere could use French architect Jacques Avizou's tasteful expansion policy, then maybe we could all live in places like…

  • Ahsaray Otel

    Cappadocia

    By far Aksaray's best choice, even if its location – near the otogar (bus station), a 2km walk into the centre – is a bit annoying. The friendly English…

  • ErenBey Cave Hotel

    Göreme

    The Eren family converted their generations-old homestead into nine exceedingly spacious rooms that play up their quirky cave shapes with aplomb and offer…

  • Su Otel

    Bodrum Town

    With an exterior epitomising Bodrum's white-and-sky-blue aesthetic, the relaxing 'Water Hotel' has 25 rooms and suites, most with balconies giving on to a…

  • Vista Cave Hotel

    Göreme

    Vista by name, vista by nature: 180-degree views over the village and out to the valleys from the terrace make breakfast an occasion. Stone-cut rooms with…

  • Anadolu Evleri

    Gaziantep

    These restored stone mansions, set around internal courtyards, offer plenty of 'years-gone-by' ambience. The airy rooms are home to tiled or parquet…

  • Hera Hotel

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Here at the Hera, a pair of 200-year-old Greek houses have been cobbled into sophisticated accommodation. Each of the 10 rooms, which are named after…

  • Splendid Palas Hotel

    Princes’ Islands

    Set in a fully renovated heritage-listed 1908 building with whimsical cupolas, elegant lounge and Moorish-style inner courtyard, the Splendid Palas is…

  • Hanedan Hotel

    Sultanahmet

    One of Sultanahmet's best-value sleeping options, the Hanadan's 11 rooms feature double-glazed windows, satellite TVs, kettles and small white marble…

  • TJ's Hotel

    Thrace & Marmara

    A convenient location one block from the harbour makes TJ's a favourite with groups visiting Gallipoli from İstanbul. Shared twin and triple rooms have…

  • Madra House

    Ayvalık

    Australian-Turkish couple Diana and Genghis opened this charming pension in 2016, offering seven attractively decorated rooms (one with a balcony and…

  • Büyük Kale Hotel

    Kars

    There are a few minor faults but the top two floors of this helpfully located hotel offer great-value, brand-new rooms with relatively elegant furnishings…

  • Cennet Pension

    Turquoise Coast

    'Paradise' indeed: gregarious Mehmet and friendly wife Zuhra have eight large, bright and spotlessly clean rooms set back from the waterfront, with a self…

  • Hittite Houses

    Central Anatolia

    Behind a mocked-up Hittite wall facade, this hotel's modern, light-filled rooms (some with balconies) are a bargain, while the tranquil garden out front…

  • Arıkan Konaği

    Eastern Mediterranean

    This quirky inn is at the bottom of the ascent to the castle. It is housed in an old mansion dating from 1890 and features a dozen rustic but comfortable…

  • Cheers Hostel

    Sultanahmet

    The four- to 10-bed dorms at Sultanahmet's best hostel are worlds away from the barrack-like quarters at many of its competitors. Bright and airy, they…

  • Saruhan Hotel

    Sultanahmet

    Hitherto bereft of hotels, the quiet residential pocket of Kadırga is inching its way into the limelight, courtesy of impressive family-run operations…

  • İncirli Ev

    Alaçatı

    The quiet but still-central location isn't the only draw at this boutique option. The eight rooms in the century-old property are attractive and…

  • Castle

    Thrace & Marmara

    Most of the old houses on the island were built using the golden-hued stone you'll see scattered across the landscape. High in Yukarı Kaleköy, with…

  • Met Boutique Hotel

    İzmir

    It certainly doesn't deliver on its claim to boutique status, being more of a business hotel, but the good-value Met is worth considering nonetheless…

  • Ayshe Pansiyon

    İzmir & the North Aegean

    Rustic wood-hewn furniture and quirky style combine at this family-owned pension with absolute front-row views of Foça's harbour. Rooms are airy and light…

  • Orange Motel

    Turquoise Coast

    In the middle of an orange grove, this place feels more like a farmstay than a 'motel'. The garden is hung with hammocks, rooms are veritable wooden…

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