Must-see hotels in Western Anatolia

  • Şehitoğlu Konaği

    Western Anatolia

    This renovated Ottoman house is an atmospheric option in the old town. The 20 rooms share balconies with good castle views. Decor is classic with Turkish…

  • Mustafa Hotel

    Pamukkale

    Simple spotless rooms, a rooftop licensed restaurant and a location slap in the heart of the village make Mustafa Pamukkale's most popular budget digs.

  • Venus Hotel

    Pamukkale

    When prices drop outside of high season the Venus, with its garden restaurant and swimming pool, is a good deal. During peak season you get better value…

  • Hotel Hal-Tur

    Pamukkale

    If you can bag one of the six front rooms, the Hal-Tur has the best view of the travertines in town – looking straight across the road at the calcite hill…

  • Bulvar Hostel

    Eskişehir

    The decor is bright and cheerful at this hostel just metres from the river. Choose from a four-bed dorm (including a female-only option) or one of the…

  • Artıç Hotel

    Bursa

    The super-central Artıç has good views of Ulu Cami from its mezzanine lobby bar, but calls to prayer ring through the hotel, which also suffers from…

  • Şehsuvar Peace Pension

    Lake District

    Tucked away in the middle of Yeşilada island, this friendly place has a front courtyard shaded with grapevines and home to sunbathing cats, and four…

  • Qtahya Otel

    Western Anatolia

    The Qtahya has frills-free small rooms with fridge, flat-screen TV, red carpets and teensy bathrooms, and super-keen staff. Although nothing special, it's…

  • Çetin Pansiyon

    Lake District

    Near the castle, Çetin has six basic rooms up a narrow staircase, some with views across the lake. The room at the top has a rudimentary kitchenette…

  • Hotel Çeşmeli

    Bursa

    Run by women, the little Çeşmeli is located near the market and is a friendly but noisy option. Although the rooms are dated and have uncomfortable beds,…

  • Golden Apple Hotel

    Lake District

    This very central hotel is a fallback if the more popular pensions are full. It has plain beige, slightly poky rooms that are decently maintained.