Kavaklidere Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kavaklidere
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.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
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.
Activities
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Our pick of the best Kavaklidere Hotel Deals
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
The Wings Hotels Neva Palas
Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025
Elit Palas Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025
Demonti Otel
Reviewed on 6 Oct. 2024
Ankara Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
Ibis Styles Ankara
Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kavaklidere
Ankara City Center
Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.
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 Haci Bayram Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Balgat Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and shopping are some highlights of Balgat Mahallesi. You might stop by Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center while you're in the area.