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
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Other neighbourhoods around Cankaya
Yildizevler
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Yildizevler and you might want to plan a stop by Atakule Tower and Karum Shopping Mall while you're in the area.
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.
What kind of hotels are in Cankaya?
Are there hotels near Cankaya?
- Kizilay Hotels
- Etimesgut Hotels
- Ankara City Center Hotels
- Altındağ Hotels
- Çukurambar Mahallesi Hotels
- Mamak Hotels
- Ulus Hotels
- Bahçelievler Mahallesi Hotels
- Kavaklidere Hotels
- Maltepe Hotels
- Balgat Mahallesi Hotels
- Emek Mahallesi Hotels
- Sogutozu Hotels
- Yaşamkent Mahallesi Hotels
- Beştepe Mahallesi Hotels
- Yildizevler Hotels
- Gaziosmanpasa Hotels