Black Sea Coast
This cosy little boutique hotel is on the cobbled street that leads steeply up the castle hill's western flank. Rooms are very comfortable for the price…
Must-see hotels in Turkey
Selçuk
With elegant decor, a good range of facilities (swimming pool, bar) and friendly staff, Ayasoluk is a great choice in the historic centre. Rooms have…
Fethiye
By the marina, this welcoming budget place has nine small, spartan rooms (with tiny bathrooms) which contrast with the large roof terrace overlooking the…
Bursa
In a quiet but central neighbourhood, several Ottoman-era buildings have been repurposed as a classy boutique hotel. The spacious inner courtyard is…
Kabak
Avalon is an intimate hideaway, sitting on the Lycian Way above the secluded bay at Kabak. Beautiful wooden cabins, each with balcony, offer stunning bay…
Turquoise Coast
The 'Carob Tree' is located in a lane inland from the harbour and run by a super-hospitable family who are originally from İstanbul. They offer three…
Fethiye
A well-run hillside hostel, with four-bed dorms (fitted with reliable air-con) and attractive private rooms, some with fine bay views from their balconies…
Eastern Mediterranean
The slickest top-end hotel in Adana, the Mavi is centrally located and a truly luxurious choice at a very affordable price. Its 117 rooms are spacious…
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
A welcoming, well-run rural retreat with a peaceful village location, stone buildings, a leafy garden and a lovely pool area. Rooms are stylishly…
Northeastern Anatolia
One of the best village pansiyonlar in the East Kaçkars, Çamyuva resembles a big Swiss chalet, with comfortable pine-clad rooms (best upstairs), decent en…
Central Anatolia
You're not going to get a more central hotel than this, just steps from the main square and with views of the Çifte Minare Medrese's minarets from some…
South Aegean
Six rooms hard by the sea with a real Med feel courtesy of the azure blue and white theme. Ground-floor rooms are spacious and have terraces, while three…
Lake District
Along with Charly's next door, the Fulya is Eǧirdir's vortex of traveller action, run by multilingual İbrahim who also runs the Eğirdir Outdoor Centre…
Cappadocia
This rambling stone house, right in the centre of town, is an Avanos institution. Rooms, made cosy and colourful with kilims (pileless woven rugs),…
Far Northeast
Opened in 2015, cleverly designed Habitat has a bright and contemporary feel, with light pouring into the glass-roofed atrium. Thoughtful touches in the…
Kayseri
Holiday Inn opened its Kayseri branch in 2017 and it hasn't put a foot wrong. Bang in the central city, the modern, comfortable, super-quiet rooms (even…
Göreme
Who needs to pay wads of cash to stay in a Cappadocian cave? Beeline to the friendly Çingitaş family's hostel to sleep in a spacious 10-bed cave-dorm (one…
Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa's top budget digs is this heritage Urfa building with simple but spacious high-ceilinged rooms arranged around a central vine-draped courtyard…
Black Sea Coast
Transformed by a local NGO from a 1937 stone schoolhouse, this charming boutique hotel has a contemporary country feel with plenty of antiques and photos…
Central Anatolia
A short walk from Kastamonu centre and the castle, this hotel comprises two Ottoman houses faithfully restored, with Indian carpets, red-brown trimmings…
Thrace & Marmara
A welcome addition to the Merkez accommodation scene, this swish 2019 opening features very comfortable rooms right in the heart of Gökçeada's biggest…
Lake District
Run by the delightful Davras sisters, 'Lake' Pension has a true welcoming ambience and six sparkling clean, comfortable rooms with decent-sized bathrooms,…
Konya
This airy, light-filled, 200-year-old house has been converted into a rather wonderful boutique hotel. All seven spacious rooms have soft colour schemes…
Ankara
At Ankara's best backpacker choice, friendly owner Şeyda has created a colourful, light-filled hostel with spacious dorms and small private rooms with…
Far Northeast
A remarkable bargain, this new, government-run place is officially a 'teachers' house' but the hotel-quality rooms are available to all comers, beds have…
Amasya
Antique farming equipment decorates the vine-shaded courtyard while Ottoman curios fill every nook in the little restaurant, adding lots of local…
Şanlıurfa
This intimate seven-room mansion – with a history that dates back to the days of Edessa – is a delight. The panoramic views from the rooftop terrace are…
Amasya
Amasya's slickest operation by far, the Uluhan's two restored Ottoman buildings are home to good-sized rooms decked out in classic European style with…
Turquoise Coast
This is the place to lounge in a hammock in the orchard or on a platform by the stream enjoying sociable owner Meral's home cooking (including lots for…
Southeastern Anatolia
By far the nicest place to bed down in central Malatya. Spacious rooms come with colourful art and fittings, tea/coffee equipment, and modern bathrooms…
Side
Formerly the celebrated Pamphylia Hotel (once a magnet for celebrities including Rudolph Nureyev and Jean-Paul Sartre), the Beach House's prime seafront…
Northeastern Anatolia
The region's top choice, this peaceful pine-clad haven has superclean hotel-style rooms, a kitchen for guests' use, and an invitingly comfy stream-view…
Turquoise Coast
On this beachside estate–like property, spacious and modern bungalows are set around a pool with terraces looking at the mountains, within a well…
Ankara
Be utterly charmed by this restored Ottoman house set within the citadel neighbourhood. The six rooms are infused with old-world atmosphere and simply…
Bodrum Town
Staff really go the extra mile to assist guests at this long-standing favourite set back from the shore. Classy rooms are dotted around stone buildings in…
Mardin
With a welcoming owner, who speaks a little English, Kadim is one of the best-run boutique hotels in Mardin. Standard rooms are definitely snug but have…
Bodrum Town
Just a stone's throw from the shore on the eastern side of town, this cute little hip-ish hotel has a dash of style, good cleanliness standards and…
Trabzon
Despite ultra-budget prices, Anil has many features of a good, midrange hotel. Most of the fresh little guest rooms have views across the port, and the…
Turquoise Coast
Turkish-Dutch–owned pension right on the harbour, with eight small, simple and tidy rooms, including four with full sea views and cute attic rooms. All…
Bodrum Peninsula
A small family-run place a short stroll from the shore with welcoming hosts and 28 comfortable, spotless rooms set around a pool. Breakfast, featuring…
