İzmir
Opened in 2015, this hostel offers 56 beds in private rooms and in cramped dorms sleeping between three and 10. Dorms have under-bed lockers, hard bunk…
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Edirne
Simple rooms are enlivened by a colourful decor and lots of light at this friendly hostel a short walk from good cafes and restaurants. The six-bed dorms…
Black Sea Coast
Quiet yet very central, the Çarşı's dozen wood-trimmed rooms are relatively simple but come with their own verandas. Most of these are arranged around a…
Konya
This design hotel mixes contemporary furnishings and luxurious touches such as espresso coffee machines with the elegant original structure of the two 150…
Southeastern Anatolia
The best budget sleep in Malatya, with a prime position close to the bazaar and overlooking Yeni Cami. Rooms are definitely on the poky side but are…
Cappadocia
Mustafa and Gül dispense lashings of old-fashioned Turkish hospitality in their cosy pension. Simple rooms are spick and span with white-washed walls,…
Turquoise Coast
This unique spot, on a truly spectacular cove beach, isn't the hippy hang-out of years back, but there's still an earthy vibe evident. Accommodation is…
Selçuk
Offers 11 well-designed rooms (some small) with Ottoman flourishes in the decor. There's a small library and antiques and artefacts decorate the rooftop…
Kayseri
A sign of Kayseri's rise in stock, the Radisson is a cool, contemporary customer with huge rooms, accented by soft greys and funky acid-yellows, complete…
Central Anatolia
This modern mid-rise does a buzzing trade with Turks in town on business and its popularity is well-earned. Bright rooms come with good amenities …
Black Sea Coast
Stylistically the decor swerves all over the place and the corridor art could win prizes for poor taste. However, for the modest prices the rooms are…
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…
Van
Popular for a reason, Royal Berk combines spacious, very comfortable rooms – with swirl-patterned carpets and some slightly wacky art prints on walls –…
Black Sea Coast
A mild contemporary-retro vibe gives a sense of style in the 46 rooms with turquoise trimmings, little black lampshades, fridge, kettle and walk-in shower…
Ölüdeniz
This large complex has three accommodation choices: 10 stylish rooms in the Mansion with all mod cons and wonderful lagoon views, six lovely rooms in a…
Beyoğlu
A great location in the midst of Beyoğlu's major entertainment enclave makes this high-rise modern hotel an excellent choice. Added extras include a…
Southeastern Anatolia
This tranquil low-rise hotel has the most attractive rooms on the mountain, decked out in white and grey, with comfy beds, satellite TV and contemporary…
Fethiye
Staff are super-helpful and service spot-on at this decent-value option, with views of the sea or forested hills from its rooms and suites. Rooms opening…
Amasya
This creaky old mansion, brimming with bric-a-brac, has rooms with traditional mattress-on-floor beds and original painted ceilings. Bathrooms are simple…
Black Sea Coast
This peaceful yet central family-run pension feels more authentic than most with its inviting stove-heated lounge with wooden floors and a few local…
Beyoğlu
We're more than happy to beat the drum about this hotel, occupying a former Franciscan nunnery off İstiklal Caddesi. Its contemporary decor is understated…
Kabak
The Olive Garden is conveniently located down a side track just 100m from the village. Accommodation is in wooden bungalows surrounded by gorgeous views,…
Cappadocia
Owned by enthusiastic local history expert Mükremin Tokmak, the Venessa is a homey Avanos option with simple, bright rooms full of local kilims (pileless…
Beyoğlu
Occupying five floors above one of the city's best-loved restaurants, Karaköy Lokantası, this splendid hotel has only 12 rooms – book well in advance. The…
Sultanahmet
This wooden building lives up to its location in Sultanahmet's premier small-hotel enclave, offering attractive and well-priced single, double, triple and…
Turquoise Coast
With commanding valley views from its clifftop platform, this Faralya institution, atop the path down to the beach, offers simple bungalows (some with air…
Sultanahmet
Small, clean and secure, Bahaus stands in stark and welcome contrast to the huge institutional-style hostels on nearby Akbıyık Caddesi. The four- to 14…
Ürgüp
Entered off a flight of colourful stairs, this 250-year-old konak has retained much of the intricate wooden carpentry of the original mansion home…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Reached via a steep climb from the old Greek quarter, and with commanding views over the town, the family-run ‘Castle’ offers simple but clean rooms;…
Cappadocia
Modern comforts and traditional architecture sit harmoniously side by side at this retreat. It's known for its panoramic views from the terrace, with…
Central Anatolia
The snazziest hotel for miles. No it probably isn't the five stars it seems to have awarded itself, but this is a genuinely comfortable place to stay with…
Black Sea Coast
The key feature of this adorable little 10-room hotel is the three-table deck with lovely pine-framed views down onto a sliver of beach and of both sunset…
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…
Dalyan
A spa resort is on its own little peninsula jutting into the river about 1.2km from the town centre, with boat shuttles to İztuzu Beach. The service is…
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…
Ankara
This contemporary hotel opened next door to Ankara train station in 2018. There's a bar-cafe in the vast foyer and the minimalist-style rooms are decked…
İzmir
The decor at this multistorey hotel in the Pasaport section of the kordon is old-fashioned (sometimes hilariously so) but rooms are well priced,…
Ürgüp
If you don't fancy tackling Ürgüp's hills to get to bed, this rambling Greek mansion is right in the centre of town. Stone-arch rooms are large and come…
Turquoise Coast
Right on the beach road, this long-established place makes a really tranquil base. It offers free yoga and meditation, bikes and umbrellas on the…
Cappadocia
Mother and son duo, Nuriye and Semih, provide lashings of Cappadocian hospitality at this charming guesthouse on Güzelyurt's main road. Large stone-arched…
