The Best Boutique Hotels in Ankara

This small luxury hotel has a great location in Ankara’s city center close to all its major sights as well as its best restaurants and shops. In a city that usually abides to the theme of bigger is better, the small yet elegant Gordion stands out with its interior of marble façades, brass chandeliers, and gold-plated mirrors. In the lobby bar is an English aesthetic, complete with Chesterfield armchairs, while the indoor pool and sauna in the basement as well as the breezy rooftop restaurant are exceptional additions to a small but fantastic hotel.

Divan Cukurhan

One of Ankara’s most unique hotels is located in the Old Town and, befittingly, within the former Horse Market during the Ottoman Empire. The beautiful brick and stone structure, which functioned as an inn and marketplace with a large courtyard, was renovated extensively to abide to Divan’s elegant and modern aesthetic. Find a fantastic restaurant in the courtyard, and the rooms are individually designed according to a specific theme: choose to stay in the Mandarin Suite, with an Asian-inspired aesthetic, or in the Royal Suite, fit for the sultans—just to name a few.

Divan Cukurhan, Necatibey Mahallesi Depo Sok. No:3, Ankara, Turkey, +90 312 306 64 00

This boutique hotel has an especially cool vibe that is sure to attract a younger urban crowd. Exposed brick walls painted white, framed graphic design pieces on the walls, and colorful furniture all exude an entirely different and modern outlook. Relax in the hotel’s spa, where Turkish bath and massage services as well as sauna, steam, Jacuzzi, and fitness rooms are all available for use. The hotel’s restaurant, Check Out, is a modern space with large windows and terrace looking out over the city in a dimly lit atmosphere, serving everything from an open buffet breakfast to dinner.

Set within a beautifully restored Anatolian mansion, Angora House Hotel is one of Ankara’s most authentic hotels befittingly located in Kaleiçi, the historic neighborhood belonging to the city’s iconic castle. Close to Ankara’s renowned Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, this boutique hotel is perfect for those who want to soak up Ankara’s very first area of settlement. The six rooms take advantage of the historic structure and are decked out in antique furniture while also offering modern amenities and comfort. Make sure to enjoy a great Turkish breakfast in the lovely courtyard.

Close to Ankara’s presidential palace in the quiet residential neighborhood of Çankaya, Nesta Hotel is a modern and spacious option when it comes to staying in the Turkish capital. The 21 rooms are individually designed with clean and simple line,s while the Turkish bath and Jacuzzi offer much needed relaxation after a day out on the town. Walking distance to Ankara’s best shops and restaurants, Nesta’s Executive Suite is also worth a mention, with approximately 700 square feet (65 m²) of elegant yet homey décor, unlike most large hotel chains.