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
Our pick of the best Ankara City Center Hotel Deals
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Temizlik super
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
The room was great and staff were accomodaing and polite. Restaurant was great with great selection.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Check Inn Hotel Ankara
A clean and comfortable hotel. The rooms are very clean and well organized. My room had a beautiful view. The reception staff are very friendly and always smiling, which made my stay pleasant. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
It was one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. Super clean, beautiful hotel located in a very beautiful neighborhood in Ankara. Far from the crowd yet you can easily reach the most popular avenues and neighborhoods around. Super kind workers and the restaurant had the best food dishes.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
UK Ankara Hotel
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Gordion Hotel - Special Class
Room was spotless and staff very helpful. Breakfast was super and location in the heart of Tunalı, so many coffe shops, restaurants and everything.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
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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 Arjantin Street and Karum Shopping Mall.
Cebeci Mahallesi
Cebeci Mahallesi is noted for its museums, historical sites and cafes, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Dikimevi Station.
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.
