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.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Activities
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Our pick of the best Ankara City Center Hotel Deals
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
New Park Hotel Ankara
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
VE Hotels Adakale
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
Reviewed on 31 July 2025
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.
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 Ankara Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Emek Mahallesi
When in Emek Mahallesi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bahcelievler Station or Millî Kutuphane Station.
Ankara City Center Travel Guide
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