Information for: Ankara
Ankara is about as European as Turkey gets. There are touches of the mystical east if you know where to look but the vast majority of the city is 20th century through and through. A lot of foreigners are here on business and tourism is beginning to have an impact on various aspects of the city. Turkey’s capital, despite its long history, is a thoroughly modern, well-planned city. The city is distinguished by its wide avenues, green parks, elegant shops, embassies & government buildings and a large number of first-class restaurants and hotels
Hotels located in: Ankara
Surmeli Hotel
The two-hundred-room Surmeli Hotel is located right in the centre of the city. Its spacious atmosphere radiates an aesthetic simplicity but the services on offer are plentiful (including an outdoor pool and tennis court). Delicious menus offer selections of local and world cuisines and a great spot to relax and unwind with a drink is [...]
Cihan Sokak No. 6 SihhiyeAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 231 7660
Ankara Hilton SA
You can look out over Ankara’s city centre from the Ankara Hilton Hotel’s sundeck (very nice!). A typically smart offering from this chain, the Ankar Hilton offers the usual excellent facilities including an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish and local international cuisine in the Greenhouse Restaurant. Business facilities are also very good indeed.
Tahran Caddesi No 12 KavaklidereAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 455 0000
Swissotel Ankara
Swissotel Ankara is a boutique-style, five-star hotel located in Cankaya. Only five minutes from the city centre and business district this is another great hotel from this classy chain. Luxurious accommodation ultra-modern facilities and A-class services are the order of the day here, including the exclusive Speciality Restaurant and great leisure/relaxation facilities. One of the [...]
Yildizevler Mahallesi 21 Sokak No.2Cankaya
AnkaraTel No: +90 312 409 3000
Ramada Hotel
Ankara’s Ramada Hotel is ideally-located on Tunali Hilmi Street (a very nice part of the city and not far from theEmbassies and Governmental Offices). All the amenities you’d expect from this chain are here, including fitness centre, sauna, jacuzzi, massage treatments and a lovely restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine.
Tunali Hilmi Cad. No. 66Ankara
Tel No: +90 312 428 8000
Sheraton Hotel
The Sheraton Ankara is a classic luxury hotel ideally-situated near the business district. The in-house L’angoletto Restaurant offers unique examples of Italian cuisine and is just one of four restaurants/bars in this impressive hotel. Luxury facilities, dining and business facilities are all brilliantly catered for here – an ideal setting for both business and leisure.
Noktali Sokak KavaklidereAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 468 5454
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Ankara
Cafe Bien
Cafe Bien is pretty much regarded as one of the best bars in Ankara for live music. As a result it’s generally very crowded later on in the evenings. In fact the door can be very busy around 10.30 to midnight so best to arrive early to avoid the rush. There’s a pleasant warm and [...]
Bestakar SokakAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 468 8578
The North Shield Pub
The North Shield is seen by many as the best pub in Ankara. One of a small chain throughout Turkey, you’ll find a clientele of Westerners and Western-leaning locals here. And pretty much everything else about the place is aimed at the international market including the food the drinks and the music. A solid and [...]
Guvenlik Cad. No 111 A. AyranciAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 466 1266
Cafe Pampero
A bustling cafe with a great atmosphere Cafe Pampero offers a great (although often very noisy!) night out. There’s always live at weekends and the patrons like to stand up and join in especially when they’re playing local pop songs! So if you’re looking for a fun place to join the party have a look [...]
Arjantin Caddesi No. 24 GaziosmanpasaAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 467 8844
Restaurants Located in: Ankara
Marco Polo
Marco Polo is located in the Hilton Hotel Kavaklidere and is a very upmarket international restaurant. Mouth watering dishes are cooked right in front of you and steak with pepper sauce is the specialty. Mmm! A pianist and a violinist set the scene from about 8pm onwards and the menu also features over one-hundred-and-fifty different [...]
Tahran Caddesi No 12 KavaklidereAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 455 0000
Kalbur
Mehmet & Bilen Tekmen opened Kalbur at Or-An back in 1960. And it’s almost impossible to find the food Kalbur offers anywhere else in Turkey. A classic “Fish Restaurant” approach and also serve’s grilled meatballs. The restaurant’s food is exceptional and its reputation has spread very wide – reservations at least one week in advance [...]
Quick China-Makisushi
Visiting this restaurant is a ‘must’ for Chinese and Japanese cuisine lovers. Their menu has thirty different dishes including Sake Ozeki. Open every day from 11am to midnight this really is fabulous authentic cuisine. The interior is cosy and the outside seating perfect in the summer – best to book in advance to make sure [...]
Uğur Mumcu'nun Sokağı 64Gaziosmanpaşa Ankara
Tel No: +90 312 437 0303
Ege Restaurant
Ege Restaurant is known as one of Ankara’s finest seafood restaurants. The fish such as bonito anchovies and horse mackerel is cooked Aegean-style and this adds to the appeal of this simple place. There’s outdoor seating available too and making a reservation is recommended if you’re coming here. Ege Restaurant is pen everyday except Sunday [...]
Brasserie Restaurant
Brasserie is located within the lobby area of the five-star Surmeli Hotel. The hotel is gorgeous and the restaurant complements it perfectly. As well as the lovely surroundings you can savour excellent delicacies from both Turkish and International cuisine. Open every day from midday until 11pm this is a classy place to dine.
Cihan Sokak No. 6 SihhiyeAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 231 7660
L’angoletto Italian Restaurant
L’angoletto is located within the luxurious Sheraton Hotel. One of several nice dining and bar options in this excellent hotel. L’angloetto offers unique authentic Italian cuisine and a large array of fine wines. Open everyday except weekends 7pm ’til 11pm, this is most certainly one of the finest hotel restaurants in the city.
Noktalı Sokak 47Kavaklıdere
AnkaraTel No: +90 312 468 5490
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Ankara
Galleria Shopping Mall
Located on the outskirts of the city just off the Eski highway and is easily accessible via public transport. Galleria has over 100 shops to choose from. In additional to all sorts of clothing stores, music shops, leather good stores and jewellery stores there is also a fast food court, hairdresser, pastry shop, supermarket and [...]
Health Club at The Sheraton
Located on the mezzanine floor of the centrally located Sheraton Hotel complex, the health club offers sauna, jacuzzi, fitness services, steam bath and an indoor pool as well as some great spa treatments and massages. Open seven days a week until 10pm this is the perfect place to unwind in a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
Sheraton HotelNoktalı Sokak
KavaklıdereTel No: +90 312 457 60 00
Genclik Park
Centrally located on Ataturk Boulevard this is the oldest park in Ankara. It is the perfect place to enjoy the taste of nature complete with a large boating pond with impressive fountain. You can have a walk around 38 hectares of lush greenery and clear your head. There are also tea gardens restaurants outdoor cafe [...]
Weavers Road
This old and famous road is loaded with antique dealers, street traders and coppersmiths and is perfect for a traditional shopping experience whilst visiting the city. Visitors come to the old shops here to pick up traditional fabrics hand woven carpets and goods and leather products for bargain prices. The ideal place to pick up [...]
Karum Mall
This modern mall with its impressive dome roof is in the middle of Kavaklidere right next to the Sheraton Hotel. Here you will find a large selection of national and international stores selling everything from high street clothing, shoes, luxurious jewellery and fashion accessories at reasonable prices. There are also plenty of restaurants and café [...]
Ataturk Forest Park and Zoo
This large recreational area features a zoo farms a brewery and good restaurants. The picnicking at the Ataturk Forest Farm and Zoo is particularly pleasant as is the hiking and cycling along miles of established paths. Culture-vultures will want to take a look at the mock-up of Ataturk’s house where he was born in 1881. [...]
AnkaraTel No: n/a
Entertainment located in: Ankara
Anitkabir
This popular tourist destination in the city is literally translated as “Memorial Tomb” since it is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk the lead of the Turkish War of Independence and founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. This architecturally outstanding building is home to a fascinating display of Ataturk’s personal items, wardrobe [...]
CankayaMebusevleri
AnkaraTel No: +90 0312 231 7975
Museum of Anatolian Civilisations
This award winning museum details Turkey’s past through many amazing artefacts and works of art from the Anatolia peninsular. The building itself is particularly imposing and is a restored ten-domed 15th-century market vault. Exhibits include fine examples from Paleolithic and Neolithic times right up to the Lydian period and everything in between. The classical Greek [...]
Ankara Kalesi
Located in the Old City this fortress was built to protect this area of Ankara. This imposing historical building boasts striking antique masonry as well as an impressive clock tower. It&rsquos definitely worth a visit just for the amazing views of the city from the east tower. Near the entrance there are stands exhibiting various [...]
Kaleici ParkAltındağ
AnkaraTel No: n/a
Roman Baths
Located between Ulus Square and Yildrim Bayazit Square the baths sit on a platform about 2.5m above the street. This large complex has three main sections to visit, a cold room which housed the pool, hot room which was a washing and sweating area and tepid room for chilling out. This archaeological site will provide [...]
Kocatepe Mosque
The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara the capital of Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara. The iconic architecture of this building attracts hundreds of visitors [...]