Title: Visit Central Anatolia: Best of Central Anatolia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# Central Anatolia

## Travel Guide

![Cappadocia featuring ballooning and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054888/d59a15e1-b355-4bb1-ae85-8d3f1e1e2135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Uchisar Castle showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184016/82127f1f-29da-4411-9222-3980ace70c62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ankara which includes art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114420/02c52a55-473e-450d-8a3f-86abbcd8ea91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Uchisar Castle featuring chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184016/b761508f-5ed1-4a48-84ec-d0b3eaad4365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Anitkabir which includes street scenes, industrial elements and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117354/e9098274-f17b-4457-9171-f936a54b89b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Central Anatolia

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Central Anatolia

![Swan Park is a public park in the Cankaya neighborhood of Ankara, Turkey; Shutterstock ID 661912588; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom brand budge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323099/a2f13bcf-0e15-432e-a181-04345ae07bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Cankaya

 Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Atakule Tower and Karum Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ankara-Cankaya.dx6323099)

![Ankara, Turkey - Guven Park in Kizilay Square; Shutterstock ID 699040459; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom brand budge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323112/42d3bef8-796e-41b3-97d0-19ca174932c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kizilay

4/5(18 area reviews)

 Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ankara-Kizilay.dx6323112)

![Panoramic view of Ankara Castle with Turkish flag on rocky hill, surrounded by traditional red rooftops and cityscape under dramatic cloudy blue sky, showcasing Turkey’s historic and urban contrast.

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### Yenimahalle

4/5(22 area reviews)

 Get to know Yenimahalle and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center, and you can jump on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the city. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ankara-Yenimahalle.dx553248635290253108)

![Ethnographic Museum featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117386/6904cdbf-3fee-4780-9136-8de95bbb2bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Ankara City Center

4.5/5(154 area reviews)

 Ankara City Center is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ankara-Ankara-City-Center.dx3000662494)

![Divine Craftsmanship: The Tranquil Beauty of Islamic Art Inside a Mosque](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635290253250/a60e4341-1b26-4e74-99cf-fb0c8e2d4cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Etimesgut

 The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Etimesgut. Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around the larger area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ankara-Etimesgut.dx553248635290253250)

![Ataturk Statue view at Cumhuriyet Square in Kayseri City of Turkey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662555/2c050062-9a61-4b5e-899b-5e0f19f1b78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kayseri City Center

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

 You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Kayseri City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Meydan Camii or Kayseri Castle. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kocasinan-Kayseri-City-Center.dx3000662555)

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- Central Anatolia Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Central Anatolia

![ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100377200/100377131/6534a62d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL

kizilay mahallesi necatibey caddesi no11 Ankara Ankara

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$49 nightly

$55 total

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,281 reviews)

We had a comfortable stay they were interested, it was in a very central place in terms of location

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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![Metropolitan Hotels Ankara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2607100/2607020/b27c07e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Metropolitan Hotels Ankara

Oguzlar Mah 1377 sok No 28 Ankara Ankara

$103 nightly

$115 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)

Good

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center

Şht. Ömer Haluk Sipahioğlu Sokak Ankara Ankara

$161 nightly

$180 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)

Gym was good - the golf simulator didnt work

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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OTTO Tunalı Exclusive Suites

Büklüm Cd 53 Ankara Ankara

Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and Kizilay ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)

I wish the kitchen was more equipped

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Prime Inn City

Guluk Mah. Bozalti Geçidi No:11 Kayseri Kayseri

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kayseri. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Çifte Medrese and Sahabiye ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)

Çok memnun kaldık tertemizdir odalar konforluydu gayet

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Rudolf Suit Apart Otel

Atac-1 Sk Ankara Ankara

Stay at this aparthotel in Ankara. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi ...

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### Popular places to visit

![Kizilay Square featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117370/675659ee-8ae2-4847-8832-48c6fcbcffb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kizilay Square

4/5(61 reviews)

This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.

[](https://expedia.com/Kizilay-Square-Cankaya.d6117370.Vacation-Attraction)

![Anitkabir featuring heritage architecture as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117354/691ac941-6291-40da-9a24-9d3e8b03da4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Anitkabir

5/5(48 reviews)

Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.

[](https://expedia.com/Anitkabir-Cankaya.d6117354.Vacation-Attraction)

![Goreme Open Air Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6218877/aa270b90-7d9b-4420-84b2-b3dbbc90f25d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Goreme Open Air Museum

4.5/5(159 reviews)

Admire the colorful frescoes on the walls of the churches carved into the rocky terrain and learn about Turkey’s Byzantine past.

[](https://expedia.com/Goreme-Open-Air-Museum-Nevsehir.d6218877.Vacation-Attraction)

![United States of America Embassy in Istanbul, Turkey. United States embassy in Istanbul is one of the most important embassies in the world.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330548/02a14b7e-9e04-4ed0-bab6-21ab6256bf98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Embassy of the United States

4/5(1 review)

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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Embassy-Of-The-United-States-Cankaya.d6330548.Vacation-Attraction)

![Cappadocia showing a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592342432/7e156d38-9db2-4692-a5a7-99c6502cdf10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Love Valley

4.5/5(50 reviews)

Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.

[](https://expedia.com/Love-Valley-Nevsehir.d553248621592342432.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mevlana Museum at night, Konya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119228/1e45ca18-a8be-4daa-a5f0-233489b2e35a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mevlana Tomb and Museum

4.5/5(24 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mevlana Tomb and Museum during your trip to Konya. Discover the coffeehouses and museums in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Mevlana-Tomb-And-Museum-Konya-City-Center.d6119228.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Central Anatolia

![Kocatepe Mosque which includes religious elements, interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117332/f8f26358-2989-4221-8eea-5087f22a551b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ankara

![Kayseri, This photo was shot from the city center of Kayseri, Turkey. It located in the center of Turkey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/430/44d93fe9-7932-437d-9f56-9d3109e4fc67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kayseri

![Aerial View of Divrigi Castle Mosque, Sivas, Turkey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3680/66fc4406-2108-4beb-ac62-7e7467805808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sivas

![Zelve Cave City Valley Panorama in Cappadocia Turkey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4422/7b9dff5b-a06f-4cb3-9423-c93c02f9513d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Avanos

- Cities near Central Anatolia
- Places of interest

[Ankara](https://expedia.com/Ankara.dx386)[Kayseri](https://expedia.com/Kayseri.dx430)[Sivas](https://expedia.com/Sivas.dx3680)[Avanos](https://expedia.com/Avanos.dx4422)[Ürgüp](https://expedia.com/Urgup.dx4423)[Anamur](https://expedia.com/Anamur.dx4457)[Çankırı](https://expedia.com/Cankr.dx4511)[Mersin](https://expedia.com/Mersin.dx4525)[Silifke](https://expedia.com/Silifke.dx4566)[Kastamonu](https://expedia.com/Kastamonu.dx4578)[Nevşehir](https://expedia.com/Nevsehir.dx4605)[Nigde](https://expedia.com/Nigde.dx4618)[Kirikkale](https://expedia.com/Kirikkale.dx4637)[Aksaray](https://expedia.com/Aksaray.dx4643)[Kirsehir](https://expedia.com/Kirsehir.dx4653)[Yozgat](https://expedia.com/Yozgat.dx4672)[Eskişehir](https://expedia.com/Eskisehir.dx7119)[Konya](https://expedia.com/Konya.dx8367)[Yenikoy](https://expedia.com/Yenikoy.dx179869)[Mt. Erciyes](https://expedia.com/Mt-Erciyes.dx6054940)[Ayvali](https://expedia.com/Ayvali.dx6085317)[Akkoy](https://expedia.com/Akkoy.dx6094868)[Golbasi](https://expedia.com/Golbasi.dx6123490)[Mustafapaşa](https://expedia.com/Mustafapasa.dx6125770)[Kursunlu](https://expedia.com/Kursunlu.dx6130513)

- [Kizilay Square ](https://expedia.com/Kizilay-Square-Cankaya.d6117370.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tunali Hilmi Caddesi ](https://expedia.com/Tunali-Hilmi-Caddesi-Cankaya.d6330674.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Anitkabir ](https://expedia.com/Anitkabir-Cankaya.d6117354.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Göreme National Park ](https://expedia.com/Goreme-National-Park-Nevsehir.d6119242.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Goreme Open Air Museum ](https://expedia.com/Goreme-Open-Air-Museum-Nevsehir.d6218877.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Embassy of the United States ](https://expedia.com/Embassy-Of-The-United-States-Cankaya.d6330548.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Love Valley ](https://expedia.com/Love-Valley-Nevsehir.d553248621592342432.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Uchisar Castle ](https://expedia.com/Uchisar-Castle-Nevsehir.d6184016.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Armada Shopping and Business Center ](https://expedia.com/Armada-Shopping-And-Business-Center-Yenimahalle.d553248621532503194.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mevlana Tomb and Museum ](https://expedia.com/Mevlana-Tomb-And-Museum-Konya-City-Center.d6119228.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Espark Shopping Center ](https://expedia.com/Espark-Shopping-Center-Tepebas.d6330313.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Haci Bayram Mosque ](https://expedia.com/Haci-Bayram-Mosque-Ulus.d6117372.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Gazi University ](https://expedia.com/Gazi-University-Yenimahalle.d6117348.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mevlana Culture Center ](https://expedia.com/Mevlana-Culture-Center-Karatay.d6330534.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kugulu Park ](https://expedia.com/Kugulu-Park-Cankaya.d6117334.Vacation-Attraction)
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