Buǧday Hotel

Ankara


Just one block away from Ulus metro station, the Buǧday has spacious, well-kept rooms decked out in white and red with good amenities (kettles, satellite TV with plenty of English channels). Staff are keen to please and there's a bar and restaurant.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Ankara attractions

1. Republic Monument

0.34 MILES

This large equestrian statue, erected to honour the soldiers of the War of Independence is a good landmark to get your bearings while exploring Ulus.

2. Atatürk Kültür Merkezi

0.37 MILES

Houses the Museum of Science & Technology and the Museum of the War of Independence, although both hold little interest for non-Turkish speakers.

3. Gençlik Parkı

0.41 MILES

In the heart of the city, Gençlik Parkı has a lake and fountains (lit up after dark), colourful flower beds and plenty of space for kids to run about. It…

4. Column of Julian

0.43 MILES

Erected in honour of Roman emperor Julian the Apostate's visit to Ankara, the Column of Julian sits in a square ringed by government buildings.

5. Roman Baths

0.51 MILES

At the sprawling 3rd-century Roman Baths ruins, the layout is still clearly visible; look for the standard Roman apoditerium (dressing room), frigidarium …

6. Melike Hatun Cami

0.51 MILES

This huge modern mosque, with a capacity of up to 7000 worshippers, was built in 2017 in traditional Ottoman style. It's a major landmark on Atatürk…

7. Hacı Bayram Cami

0.57 MILES

Ankara's most revered mosque is Hacı Bayram Cami. Hacı Bayram Veli was a Muslim 'saint' who founded the Bayramiye dervish order around 1400. Ankara was…

8. Vakıf Eserleri Müzesi

0.57 MILES

The tradition of carpets being gifted to mosques has helped preserve many of Turkey's finest specimens. This extensive collection – which once graced the…