Maltepe 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.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
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.
Activities
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Our pick of the best Maltepe Hotel Deals
Hotel Ickale
Helpful staff, clean, good location for railway station
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Reikartz 2017
Goof hotel. İnternet speed is terrible.
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
Saffari Hotel
Had a lovely stay - the room was clean, the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant, and the location was excellent - as was the delicious breakfast!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Odamız gayet temiz ve güzeldi. Resepsiyon ilgili ve güler yüzlü. Konumu hakkında konuşmama gerek bile yok inanılmaz iyi bir konumu var hotelin. Gerçekten mükemmel hizmet mükemmel kalite.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Green Park Ankara
Room was spotless, people working are very helpful and polite, both for room and restaurant
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Divan Ankara
Very good
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maltepe
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emek Mahallesi
When in Emek Mahallesi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bahcelievler Station or Millî Kutuphane Station.
