Kavaklidere Travel Guide
Ankara
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Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Things to do
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Top hotels in Kavaklidere
Grand Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Very well
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Ankara - Kavaklidere by IHG
Location
Reviewed on 31 May 2025
Ibis Styles Ankara
The rooms were clean but it was also small , staff was helpful, Central good location.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Demonti Otel
The hotel lobby is pleasant, the staff is lovely, but the rooms are in terrible condition and the breakfast was abysmal.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025
The Wings Hotels Neva Palas
Everything within hotel is smooth. Staff is friendly and not intrusive. Rooms are spacious and well designed. Breakfest excellent. Overall very nice hotel having a spot on location -would come again.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Elit Palas Hotel
Property was nice
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kavaklidere
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 Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Ankara Opera House and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Balgat Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and shopping are some highlights of Balgat Mahallesi. You might stop by Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center while you're in the area.
