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Ulus (Old Town)
sightseeingHistoric center with Ataturk's first parliament and Roman ruins.
Kızılay
localModern city center with shopping, cafes, and nightlife.
Çankaya
cultureUpscale district with presidential palace and embassies.
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faq.subtitle Ankara
Different experience! Anıtkabir (Atatürk mausoleum) powerful. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations world-class. Less touristy, more authentic Turkish life. Gateway to Cappadocia. Political/historical significance. 1-2 days enough before continuing.
Mausoleum of Atatürk - founder of modern Turkey. Impressive monumental complex. Free entry. Changing of guard ceremony. Museum inside. Very important for Turks - show respect. Must-visit to understand Turkish identity and history.
More than Istanbul but less than eastern Turkey. Government/university city - mixed. Kızılay modern and liberal. Ulus more traditional. Dress modestly in old town. Alcohol available but fewer bars than Istanbul. Respect local norms.
Bus 4-5 hours to Göreme (~200-300 TRY). Night buses available. Flights to Kayseri or Nevşehir 1 hour. Car rental option for flexibility. Ankara is closest major city to Cappadocia. Many day tour options too.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Ankara
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is world-class - Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian treasures. One of world's great archaeological museums. In restored Ottoman building. Allow 2-3 hours. Don't miss even if short on time.
Visit Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) - powerful experience, free entry. Changing of guard hourly. Museum explains Turkish history. Dress respectfully. Very meaningful for understanding Turkey. Allow 2 hours.
Explore Ankara Castle at sunset - panoramic city views. Old neighborhood around it atmospheric. Roman Temple of Augustus nearby. Traditional cafes for Turkish tea. Where Ankara's history began.
Get Ankarakart for public transport - works on metro, buses. Buy at metro stations. Much cheaper than single tickets. Kızılay is main hub. Metro clean and efficient. City more spread out than Istanbul.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
80 - 180 ₺
~130 $
Mid-range
250 - 500 ₺
~375 $
Fine dining
800 - 2,500 ₺
~1,650 $
Street Food
Local dish
40 - 100 ₺
~70.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
50 - 120 ₺
~85.0 $
Local beer
80 - 150 ₺
~115 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
10 - 25 ₺
~17.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
300 - 600 ₺ / night
~450 $
Guesthouse
800 - 1,500 ₺ / night
~1,150 $
Hotel 3★
2,000 - 4,000 ₺ / night
~3,000 $
Hotel 5★
5,000 - 15,000 ₺ / night
~10,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Cash preferred (50-60% of transactions). Essential for local markets, bazaars, dolmuş (minibuses), small shops, street vendors, and rural areas. Mobile payments (BKM Express, Papara) growing.
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Best rates at PTT (post office, no fees). Banks: Ziraat, HSBC (no ATM fees). Foreign exchange offices (Döviz Bürosu) in market areas offer better rates than tourist areas. Avoid airport exchanges.
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10%
10% appreciated in restaurants. Round up for taxis. Hotel staff 10-20 TRY.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Ankara is safe - safer than Istanbul actually. Capital city, heavy security presence. Petty crime minimal. Government area well-protected. Avoid political demonstrations. Normal precautions enough. Less touristy means fewer scams. Conservative dress in some areas.