Bursa
Tucked inside the citadel battlements far above Bursa's minarets and domes, this Ottoman mansion and one-time book bazaar offers 13 individually styled…
Must-see hotels in Western Anatolia
Western Anatolia
İznik's jazziest place to bed down is this white-and-blue villa fronted by a long terrace with a pool and surrounded by gardens. Inside, furniture in…
Pamukkale
The closest thing to a boutique hotel in Pamukkale, Melrose House has 17 spacious, modern rooms (some with balconies) including a family room and two…
Lake District
Surrounded by pine trees, the Sagalassos Lodge & Spa is located on the road between Ağlasun and the ruins of Sagalassos. Modern, spacious rooms feature…
Western Anatolia
With a brilliant location one block from the waterfront, the Armistis is a charming boutique collection of 16 rooms in a restored Ottoman heritage…
Bursa
In a quiet but central neighbourhood, several Ottoman-era buildings have been repurposed as a classy boutique hotel. The spacious inner courtyard is…
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…
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,…
Eskişehir
Next door to the Odunpazarı Modern Museum, Eskişehir's newest hotel is this style-focused boutique option. Part contemporary new build and part restored…
Western Anatolia
Mudanya's most famous hotel occupies a French-built railway building dating to 1849, with views of the boats sailing in and out of the neighbouring ferry…
Bursa
Dating from 1890, the hilltop Gönlüferah has been a hotel since the early 20th century, and in that time has hosted many a famous guest. It looks the part…
Lake District
Behind the castle, İbrahim Ağartan and family offer simple rooms and a homely atmosphere with a back terrace overlooking the lakefront. This is the heart…
Western Anatolia
Someone really likes lilac at this restored Ottoman building on Mudanya's main road. The entrance lobby and tranquil inner courtyard are lilac-arama on…
Eskişehir
With its pastel-toned konaks clustered around a flowering, fountain-filled courtyard, Abacı Konak is like your own personal Ottoman quarter. In the rooms,…
Western Anatolia
This dark timber-framed Ottoman-era house has plenty of vintage vibes in the common areas with antique metalware crammed onto tables and early-20th…
Pamukkale
This annexe of the Venus Hotel offers spacious, comfortable rooms with decorative İznik-style tiles. Rooms overlook the street or rear courtyard with its…
Western Anatolia
Wrought-iron balconies, colourful flower boxes and rooms full of countryside style featuring warm wood details, floral bed linen and contemporary…
Pamukkale
This blue mid-rise is run by the same friendly family that owns Melrose House, so service is top-notch. Spacious rooms come with turquoise and bronze…
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…
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…
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…
Bursa
With a top-floor breakfast room looking directly over the domed roof of the Ulu Cami, it really doesn't get more central than this. Good-sized rooms are…
Lake District
This restored stone and wood mansion has rooms that subtly combine heritage features and modern decor, and the beautiful shared public spaces are dotted…
Lake District
This island pension is run by an old fishing clan, which also runs Halikarnas restaurant, straight out front facing the lake. The eight good-sized rooms,…
Eskişehir
Resembling a salmon-coloured Flatiron Building, the İbis has six floors of slightly dated but good-sized rooms jazzed up with orange accents and light…
Bursa
This small family-owned hotel is a great alternative to Çekirge's larger spa hotels. Rooms are relatively compact but stylish and well kept, and there's…
Bursa
Newcomer to the Bursa hotel scene, B Loft offers up contemporary style with rooms decked out in dark grey and lemon yellow, modern art prints and…
Pamukkale
Everything is so clean here it shines. This friendly and very homely pension has 10 white-and-cream rooms over two floors, all big, bright and spotless…
Eskişehir
A favourite with the suited business crowd, Black features well-appointed rooms that veer towards compact but are stylishly furnished in minimalist style…
Eskişehir
Floral-motif wallpaper and armchairs, chandelier lighting and soft neutral-toned fabrics combine at the Vendome to give rooms a classic European feel. It…
Bursa
Beginning in the lobby, where cleansed-looking couples pad around in towelling robes, Marigold is all about relaxation with a spa featuring an 85-sq-metre…
Eskişehir
The bright, spacious rooms, decked out in shades of grey, and its location, right amid the river cafe district, make Senna City a top choice if you want…
Western Anatolia
Yes, it's a chain, with all standard business-brisk furnishings and lack of originality that comes with a brand, but the Kütahya Hilton offers the best…
Bursa
The Safran occupies an elegant restored Ottoman house in the historic Tophane district, just through the citadel's main gate. Although the building…
Pamukkale
Hiding behind a clutter of red Chinese lanterns swinging over the hotel's frontage (advertising the hotel's Asian restaurant), Özbay has well-maintained,…
Bursa
The central Efehan offers value, good service and fresh standard rooms, including a dozen family-sized options. The top-floor breakfast hall and bar have…
Western Anatolia
Roughly 2.5km from İznik's main square, the Zeytin Bahçesi (Olive Garden) is a low-slung, modern affair. Rooms are spacious and minimalist in style, while…
Western Anatolia
Guests receive a warm welcome at this centrally located pension with very plain but tidy rooms up narrow flights of stairs. You're right in the heart of…
Western Anatolia
Run by the English-speaking Cumhur, the 'Pine Grove' has neat-as-a-pin, decent-sized rooms with crisp white bedding and good bathrooms. Get a front room…
Eskişehir
Within easy walking distance from both the train station and Espark tram stop, as well as bars, cafes and restaurants, the central Arus offers small,…
