Black Sea Coast
Dating to 1877, this lovely old mansion has a glorious lobby-cum-dining room, its bare stone walls lavished with antiques. The rooms come with rugs on…
Must-see hotels in Black Sea Coast
Trabzon
This excellent, upmarket option is set just two very short blocks north of the meydan on a quiet alley, with unexpected sea views from its upper rear…
Black Sea Coast
Wooden floors, antique rugs and huge bathrooms all contribute to the relaxed heritage ambience in this delightful boutique hotel, with 12 rooms of…
Black Sea Coast
This charming, central hotel has an enticingly atmospheric foyer that's tastefully packed with orientalist artefacts and a dangling amphora. If possible,…
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…
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…
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…
Black Sea Coast
In a fully restored 1898 mansion, the five excellent rooms have high wooden ceilings and furniture that's comfortable but echoes the historical theme. The…
Black Sea Coast
Parisian posters and Turkish film references give further character to this neatly restored mansion in Ordu's characterful former Greek neighbourhood…
Black Sea Coast
At the top of the 'swing' meadow, the upmarket Villa de Pelit is a definite notch above the central Ayder competition, though room sizes vary…
Black Sea Coast
Reconstructed from a century-old wood-fronted house, this atmospheric family guesthouse is aimed at those who value character over space. Two of the five…
Black Sea Coast
Right beside the river on the beautiful Fırtına valley road, 4.5km south of Çamlıhemşin, this friendly, old-fashioned hotel is welcoming and well kept…
Black Sea Coast
This peaceful, spotless six-room place feels more like a home than a guesthouse. The four twin rooms aren't fancy but have balconies that look out to…
İnebolu
Quality beds, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a big garden and a sizeable games room all make the Tatilya a fine family choice. It's in Abana, a beach…
Black Sea Coast
The more attractive of two side-by-side camping areas on the north coast, Gülen's six wooden bungalows are a little ropey but can sleep up to six people,…
Black Sea Coast
This character-filled budget choice feels like your eccentric uncle's house, with pot plants, minor antiques and big old chairs in reception. The 20 rooms…
Black Sea Coast
For more of a small-town coastal atmosphere, it's possible to stay in Perşembe, 15km west on the old coastal route between Ordu and Fatsa. The Dede Evi is…
Uzungöl
One of the few hotels to stay open year-round, the Hayat Rose's main building has smartly appointed rooms with good walk-in showers and little hints of…
Black Sea Coast
The very central, highly likeable Atlıhan has some spoken English at its Atatürk-themed reception, which also features a historic brass room-warmer. The…
Black Sea Coast
At off-season walk-in prices (around ₺80 less than peak season), the Sare'n is one of Turkey's greatest bargains. Decent quality fittings, furniture and…
Trabzon
Behind a retro-futurist facade in the heart of the commercial district, LifePoint is a stylish new address using a contemporary palate of grey tones in…
Black Sea Coast
The Kervansaray is central, clean and good value, but entirely functional. The most attractive feature is the refurbished 1st-floor Kervansaray Cafe with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
İnebolu
Over 30 little cottages and terraced wooden mini houses, designed in traditional red-and-white colours and with fresh pine interiors and small, clean…
Black Sea Coast
A good-value budget option: the 17 compact rooms have been given a cute, fresh makeover and are far more appealing than the hallways and box reception…
Çulina Kendini Koruyan Mahalle
Black Sea Coast
Comfortable if deliberately simple wooden bungalow units without TV or wi-fi, but with superb views. Entirely unique for being accessed via a two-person…
Black Sea Coast
Rooms aren't quite as grand as you might imagine from the private boat launch, outdoor swimming pool and arcade of white arches, but Northdoor is…
Black Sea Coast
Off season it's hard to fault the Sardinia for its winning mix of stylish rooms, a lovely 'secret garden' and an old-city location with many rooms…
Black Sea Coast
Completely renovated, this large, very central place now has sparkling if unfussy rooms and bathrooms with floors so polished you'll need to be careful…
Black Sea Coast
If you want straight-bat contemporary comfort at a sensible prices, this six-storey hotel is an excellent choice with a discreet sense of functional…
Trabzon
Özgür's rooms are pretty small but have been recently refurbished with new fittings improving the little bathrooms and scarlet curtains brightening the…
Black Sea Coast
The best appointed pansiyon on Cide's beach strip is nothing particularly special but walk-in rates are good value (around ₺120) and it's very close to…
Trabzon
Formed of three newly-built mansions in the Ottoman style, this hotel makes the most of a location above the park that divides two impressive sections of…
İnebolu
This fresh, well appointed and unfussy hotel has very comfy beds and good walk-in showers. Four rooms are windowless but the rest are bright and come with…
Black Sea Coast
The Sinopark is one of the harbour area's most stylish options with designer-retro touches in the lobby and 23 sparklingly clean rooms with well-stocked…
Black Sea Coast
Hopa's best midrange option, this narrow building squeezes just three rooms on each floor, each elegantly decorated with posh bathrooms, kettle and fridge…
