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# Central Anatolia

## Travel Guide

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

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

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## 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. 

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![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. 

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![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(155 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)

![Ankara, Turkey - March 21 2021:  Kecioren district with Esztergom castle and artificial waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635290261382/07874613-8f6d-45a8-a713-3cbcf3d9e01c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Keçiören

 The museums and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Keçiören. Ankara Vineyard House and Yunus Emre Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kuyubasi Station or Belediye Station to get around the larger area. 

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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

$50 nightly

$56 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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! (1,297 reviews)

good and awesome jakizzi

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Metropolitan Hotels Ankara

Oguzlar Mah 1377 sok No 28 Ankara Ankara

$125 nightly

$140 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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! (850 reviews)

Good

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

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Divan Ankara

Jose Marti Caddesi No2 Ankara Ankara

$129 nightly

$145 total

Apr 17 - Apr 18

Total with taxes and fees

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,315 reviews)

The hotel was excellent with staff that was friendly , welcoming and accommodating. We found the room to be comfortable and well-appointed.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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OTTO Tunalı Exclusive Suites

Büklüm Cd 53 Ankara Ankara

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

#### Kizilay Square

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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117354/691ac941-6291-40da-9a24-9d3e8b03da4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Anitkabir

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

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)

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

#### Love Valley

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

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

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)

![Uchisar Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184016/918816ff-8564-4c7e-9859-2142b828568b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Uchisar Castle

Enjoy the view from the summit and delve into the intricate homes, churches and passageways that lie below the surface of this honeycomb mountain.

[](https://expedia.com/Uchisar-Castle-Nevsehir.d6184016.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Central Anatolia

![Ankara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117332/f8f26358-2989-4221-8eea-5087f22a551b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ankara

![landscape with clouds and snowy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/430/807bdb6b-2620-4283-b7a3-7a6b977cb472.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)

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- [Tunali Hilmi Caddesi ](https://expedia.com/Tunali-Hilmi-Caddesi-Cankaya.d6330674.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Anitkabir ](https://expedia.com/Anitkabir-Cankaya.d6117354.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Goreme Open Air Museum ](https://expedia.com/Goreme-Open-Air-Museum-Nevsehir.d6218877.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Embassy of the United States ](https://expedia.com/Embassy-Of-The-United-States-Cankaya.d6330548.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Uchisar Castle ](https://expedia.com/Uchisar-Castle-Nevsehir.d6184016.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [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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