Cankaya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Activities
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Our pick of the best Cankaya Hotel Deals
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
The Green Park Ankara
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Divan Ankara
Reviewed on 2 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 Cankaya
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.
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.
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.
Çukurambar Mahallesi
While there might not be top attractions in Çukurambar Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.
