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.
Embassy of the United States
After visiting Embassy of the United States, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Activities
Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family
Our pick of the best Ankara City Center Hotel Deals
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
good and awesome jakizzi
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Grand Canyon Hotel
The breakfast was horrible, no elevators working and they couldn't even offer water to the room. Very disappointed staying there.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
SUITES NECATİBEY
Check Inn Hotel Ankara
A lovely place to stay
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
No58Hotel
Staff was very friendly and hospitable. I enjoyed my stay 🙌
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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.
Gaziosmanpasa
Gaziosmanpasa is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Karum Shopping Mall and Arjantin Street.
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.
