Ankara City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ankara City Center
Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Ethnographic Museum
From political history and the country’s first independent leader to coffee and jewelry, the contents of this all-encompassing museum teach visitors about Turkey.
State Art and Sculpture Museum
This elegant structure and its historical hall are Ankara’s home of Turkey’s contemporary art scene with many galleries and workshops.
Activities
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Our pick of the best Ankara City Center Hotel Deals
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Temizlik super
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Check Inn Hotel Ankara
A clean and comfortable hotel. The rooms are very clean and well organized. My room had a beautiful view. The reception staff are very friendly and always smiling, which made my stay pleasant. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Personnel needs training. Waiters, and house keeping are just as
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
felt very comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
It was one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. Super clean, beautiful hotel located in a very beautiful neighborhood in Ankara. Far from the crowd yet you can easily reach the most popular avenues and neighborhoods around. Super kind workers and the restaurant had the best food dishes.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Gordion Hotel - Special Class
Great location. Close to downtown area. Breakfast menu is sufficient
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ankara City Center
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Karum Shopping Mall and Arjantin Street.
Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Ethnographic Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Ankara City Center Travel Guide
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