Ulus Travel Guide

Ankara

An ancient stone building with a tall brick minaret, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.
A historical stone structure with arches, surrounded by trees and a mosque in the background.
A mosque with a tall minaret, surrounded by trees and people.
A spacious hall with wooden beams, red carpets, and ornate chandeliers.
A public square with a prominent lamp post, historic buildings, and a mosque with a dome.

Stay near popular Ulus attractions

A historic building with a prominent minaret and a dome, featuring intricate brickwork and arched windows.

Haci Bayram Mosque

9.0/10 (140 reviews)
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
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Things to do

Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family

Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family

£60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family
Make Homemade Turkish Baklava in Ankara

Make Homemade Turkish Baklava with a Local in Ankara

£105
per adult
Make Homemade Turkish Baklava with a Local in Ankara
Half Day Private Tour in Ankara

Half Day Private Tour in Ankara

£139
per adult
Half Day Private Tour in Ankara
Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour

Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour

£225
per adult
Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour
Ankara Tour

Ankara Tour

£532
per adult
Ankara Tour
Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

£109
per adult
Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter
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Top hotels in Ulus

The Ankara Hotel

The Ankara Hotel

4 out of 5
Celal Bayar Avenue Nr 78 Ankara
The price is £67 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£67
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (863 reviews)
"Dirty and stained bed sheets. Minimal amenities. Much worse than past years."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

The Ankara Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankara

Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankara

4 out of 5
Istiklal Cad No 20 Ulus Ankara Ankara
The price is £64 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£64
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fresh and rich breakfast, helpful employee. But the hotel should be old and renovated."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankara
Ankyra Otel

Ankyra Otel

Kosova Sk. Ankara Ankara
The price is £35 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£35
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Anitkabir are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (21 reviews)
"Beautiful vıew"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Ankyra Otel
Ankara Antik Otel

Ankara Antik Otel

Isiklar Caddesi No:31, Kale Mahallesi Ankara Ankara
The price is £30 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£30
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Anitkabir are ...
7.2/10 Good! (271 reviews)
"My room was very comfortable and i had plenty of space.it was very well equipped With constant hot water."

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Ankara Antik Otel
Hotel Sema

Hotel Sema

Sakarya Mahallesi, Öz Sk. No 1 Ankara Altindag
The price is £25 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£25
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and Kizilay Square are located ...
4.6/10 (111 reviews)
"This place is a fraud. We booked two nights, but upon arrival, they told us the hotel was full. They lied to our faces, denied us our booking, and kept our money. This is not a real hotel, it’s a scam business. Zero stars!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hotel Sema
Berlitz Otel

Berlitz Otel

Hükümet Cd. Ankara Ankara
The price is £18 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£18
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ankara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kizilay Square and Anitkabir are located ...
Berlitz Otel
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Where to stay in Ulus

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A grand building with a central entrance, flanked by symmetrical wings, under a dramatic sky.

Cankaya

Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and Atakule Tower are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city.

A historic building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by a plaza with people and trees.

Ankara City Center

Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Tunali Hilmi Caddesi and Kocatepe Mosque, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.

A statue of two figures with inscriptions, surrounded by pigeons and trees.

Kizilay

Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.

An interior with a large chandelier, blue carpet, and Arabic calligraphy.

Etimesgut

Etimesgut is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around.

The Great Pyramid of Giza with tourists in the foreground.

Yenimahalle

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Yenimahalle. Presidential Complex and Armada Shopping and Business Center are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the larger area.

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