Bursa
Tucked inside the citadel battlements far above Bursa's minarets and domes, this Ottoman mansion and one-time book bazaar offers 13 individually styled…
Must-see hotels in Western Anatolia
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Western Anatolia
İznik's jazziest place to bed down is this white-and-blue villa fronted by a long terrace with a pool and surrounded by gardens. Inside, furniture in…
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Pamukkale
The closest thing to a boutique hotel in Pamukkale, Melrose House has 17 spacious, modern rooms (some with balconies) including a family room and two…
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Western Anatolia
With a brilliant location one block from the waterfront, the Armistis is a charming boutique collection of 16 rooms in a restored Ottoman heritage…
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Bursa
In a quiet but central neighbourhood, several Ottoman-era buildings have been repurposed as a classy boutique hotel. The spacious inner courtyard is…
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Eskişehir
Next door to the Odunpazarı Modern Museum, Eskişehir's newest hotel is this style-focused boutique option. Part contemporary new build and part restored…
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Western Anatolia
Mudanya's most famous hotel occupies a French-built railway building dating to 1849, with views of the boats sailing in and out of the neighbouring ferry…
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Bursa
Dating from 1890, the hilltop Gönlüferah has been a hotel since the early 20th century, and in that time has hosted many a famous guest. It looks the part…
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Western Anatolia
Someone really likes lilac at this restored Ottoman building on Mudanya's main road. The entrance lobby and tranquil inner courtyard are lilac-arama on…
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Eskişehir
With its pastel-toned konaks clustered around a flowering, fountain-filled courtyard, Abacı Konak is like your own personal Ottoman quarter. In the rooms,…
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Western Anatolia
This dark timber-framed Ottoman-era house has plenty of vintage vibes in the common areas with antique metalware crammed onto tables and early-20th…
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Pamukkale
This annexe of the Venus Hotel offers spacious, comfortable rooms with decorative İznik-style tiles. Rooms overlook the street or rear courtyard with its…
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Western Anatolia
Wrought-iron balconies, colourful flower boxes and rooms full of countryside style featuring warm wood details, floral bed linen and contemporary…
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Pamukkale
This blue mid-rise is run by the same friendly family that owns Melrose House, so service is top-notch. Spacious rooms come with turquoise and bronze…
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Western Anatolia
Amid the bustling heart of Afyon, the Soydan is a solid, typical provincial hotel choice. The 36 rooms are all comfortable, but see if you can score one…
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Pamukkale
The family that runs this simple pension is hugely welcoming. The white and maroon rooms are basic and the very small bathrooms are a bit smelly, but the…
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Bursa
Run by friendly English- and German-speaking Taner, this hotel sits amid the buzz of Bursa's rabbit warren of markets. Despite the central location, the…
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Bursa
With a top-floor breakfast room looking directly over the domed roof of the Ulu Cami, it really doesn't get more central than this. Good-sized rooms are…
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Eskişehir
Resembling a salmon-coloured Flatiron Building, the İbis has six floors of slightly dated but good-sized rooms jazzed up with orange accents and light…
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Bursa
This small family-owned hotel is a great alternative to Çekirge's larger spa hotels. Rooms are relatively compact but stylish and well kept, and there's…
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Bursa
Newcomer to the Bursa hotel scene, B Loft offers up contemporary style with rooms decked out in dark grey and lemon yellow, modern art prints and…
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Pamukkale
Everything is so clean here it shines. This friendly and very homely pension has 10 white-and-cream rooms over two floors, all big, bright and spotless…
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Eskişehir
A favourite with the suited business crowd, Black features well-appointed rooms that veer towards compact but are stylishly furnished in minimalist style…
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Eskişehir
Floral-motif wallpaper and armchairs, chandelier lighting and soft neutral-toned fabrics combine at the Vendome to give rooms a classic European feel. It…
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Bursa
Beginning in the lobby, where cleansed-looking couples pad around in towelling robes, Marigold is all about relaxation with a spa featuring an 85-sq-metre…
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Eskişehir
The bright, spacious rooms, decked out in shades of grey, and its location, right amid the river cafe district, make Senna City a top choice if you want…
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Western Anatolia
Yes, it's a chain, with all standard business-brisk furnishings and lack of originality that comes with a brand, but the Kütahya Hilton offers the best…
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Bursa
The Safran occupies an elegant restored Ottoman house in the historic Tophane district, just through the citadel's main gate. Although the building…
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Pamukkale
Hiding behind a clutter of red Chinese lanterns swinging over the hotel's frontage (advertising the hotel's Asian restaurant), Özbay has well-maintained,…
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Bursa
The central Efehan offers value, good service and fresh standard rooms, including a dozen family-sized options. The top-floor breakfast hall and bar have…
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Western Anatolia
Roughly 2.5km from İznik's main square, the Zeytin Bahçesi (Olive Garden) is a low-slung, modern affair. Rooms are spacious and minimalist in style, while…
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Western Anatolia
Guests receive a warm welcome at this centrally located pension with very plain but tidy rooms up narrow flights of stairs. You're right in the heart of…
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Western Anatolia
Run by the English-speaking Cumhur, the 'Pine Grove' has neat-as-a-pin, decent-sized rooms with crisp white bedding and good bathrooms. Get a front room…
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Eskişehir
Within easy walking distance from both the train station and Espark tram stop, as well as bars, cafes and restaurants, the central Arus offers small,…
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Western Anatolia
This renovated Ottoman house is an atmospheric option in the old town. The 20 rooms share balconies with good castle views. Decor is classic with Turkish…
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Pamukkale
Simple spotless rooms, a rooftop licensed restaurant and a location slap in the heart of the village make Mustafa Pamukkale's most popular budget digs.
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Pamukkale
When prices drop outside of high season the Venus, with its garden restaurant and swimming pool, is a good deal. During peak season you get better value…
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Pamukkale
If you can bag one of the six front rooms, the Hal-Tur has the best view of the travertines in town – looking straight across the road at the calcite hill…
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Eskişehir
The decor is bright and cheerful at this hostel just metres from the river. Choose from a four-bed dorm (including a female-only option) or one of the…
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Bursa
The super-central Artıç has good views of Ulu Cami from its mezzanine lobby bar, but calls to prayer ring through the hotel, which also suffers from…
