We are travelling from Iran and need a place to collect mail and stay for a few days rest and are thinking of staying in Van. The accommodation there looks to be quite expensive and am wondering if there is a small town or area outside the main tourist area that would be cheaper and relaxing to stay at. Can anyone advise if the Poste Restante facility in Van is available
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Giora
Van expensive? When I visited Van, the hotel situation there was similar to just about every other town in Turkey. There was an area of town with a large cluster of standard Turkish hotels, with prices similar to anywhere else in Eastern Turkey. I can't imagine Van has been significantly gentrified since I was there...
Van itself is an ugly concrete city, built up from scratch after WWI. There are several nice places to visit around the city though, so it makes a good base for day-trips.
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zauberberg
A lovely place to relax for a few days is the small town of Adilcevas, about 2 hours by bus from Van on the lake...
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Thomas67
Van isn't especially attractive, and if you want something relaxing you should probably try somewhere else. But it's a good base with all the usual amenities. Price shouldn't be a problem.
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Thorn Tree
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