Central Anatolia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Anatolia
Where to stay in Central Anatolia
Cankaya
Noted for its cafes and spas, there's plenty to explore in Cankaya. Top attractions like Atakule Tower and Karum Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dikimevi Station or Sihhiye Station to see more of the city.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
Mamak
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Mamak. You might want to make time for a stop at Muhsin Ertugrul Sahnesi or Ulucanlar Prision Museum.
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Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankara
I stayed at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankara for one night with my children. We had booked a suite room, but the room we were given was just a standard room. They converted the sofa into a double bed. The breakfast was relatively good, but the bathroom was very old and needs renovation. Overall, the ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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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.
Goreme Open Air Museum
Admire the colorful frescoes on the walls of the churches carved into the rocky terrain and learn about Turkey’s Byzantine past.
Love Valley
Float in a hot air balloon past enormous phallic rock formations in this suggestive valley.
Embassy of the United States
After visiting Embassy of the United States, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ankara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Uchisar Castle
Enjoy the view from the summit and delve into the intricate homes, churches and passageways that lie below the surface of this honeycomb mountain.
