Karatay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Karatay
Popular places to visit
Mevlana Tomb and Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mevlana Tomb and Museum during your trip to Konya. Discover the cafes and museums in this walkable area.
Selcuk University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Selcuk University during your travels in Konya. Discover the area's entertainment choices and spas.
Mevlana Culture Center
Enjoy an outing to Mevlana Culture Center during your stay in Konya. Discover the cafes and museums in this walkable area.
Shams Tabrizi Mosque and Tomb
Find out about the history of Konya when you spend time at Shams Tabrizi Mosque and Tomb. Discover the cafes and museums in this culturally rich area.
Aziziye Mosque
After visiting Aziziye Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Konya. Discover the cafes and museums in this walkable area.
Karatay Medresesi Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Karatay Medresesi Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Konya. Discover the cafes and museums in this culturally rich area.
Activities
2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Alanya (Best Price)
Our pick of the best Karatay Hotel Deals
Think Hotel
"Really good location, close to the centre and Mevlana places of interest. Room was clean, comfortable and well supplied. Staff were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Konya Karatay
"Unfortunately, nothing at the hotel stood out for me, for me to go back again. I had problems with check in to start. I got an upgrade for my room. The air-conditioning didn't work, the phone didn't work. After talking to reception, where the front desk clerk was extremely rude. After long explanation ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Sufi Homes
"Kahvaltı servisi oldukça doyurucuydu, sadece servisin sonlarına doğru çay kalmadığı oluyordu ama bizi etkilemedi. Odamız gayet konforluydu ve tüm çalışanlar güler yüzlüydü. Ütü ihtiyacımız olduğunda hemen temin ettiler. İnternet hizmetinin kusursuz olduğu söylenemez ama ihtiyacımızı fazlasıyla gördü. ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Araf Hotel
"A reasonably priced hotel nearby major attractions. Good for a short stay. Small cozy room with outdated carpet in certain areas"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hich Hotel Konya
"Hich Hotel is an incredibly charming hotel. I was worried it couldn't possibly live up to its glowing reviews, but somehow it exceeded them. There is just no easy way to describe what makes this place feel so special. My room felt more like a private villa than a hotel room, offering plenty of privacy ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Mevlana Otel
"The property is convenient for the centre of town, but in a very poor condition. They are extending the hotel across the road and working late into the night keeping us awake. The breakfast was poor and the general cost was high considering the facilities provided. We were bitten by bed bugs and ..."
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Our guide on where to stay in Karatay
Konya City Center
Museums, historical sites and coffee shops highlight some of the noteworthy features of Konya City Center. Make a stop by Konya Bazaar or Shams Tabrizi Mosque and Tomb while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Selcuklu
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Selcuklu. You might want to make time for a stop at Aqua Konya or Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden.
Meram
If you're spending some time in Meram, Meram Baglari and Konya Bazaar are top sights worth seeing.
