Ankara City Center
Ankara
Visit Ankara City Center
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.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
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.
Ethnographic Museum
From political history and the country’s first independent leader to coffee and jewelry, the contents of this all-encompassing museum teach visitors about Turkey.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Things to do
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Top hotels in Ankara City Center
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025
The Ankara Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
VE Hotels Adakale
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025
Grand Silay Hotel
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025
Hotel Ickale
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Ankara City Center
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Pembe Kurbaga Show Center while you're exploring the area.
Kizilay
Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area.
Maltepe
Travelers enjoy Maltepe for its restaurants and theaters. Consider checking out Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu while you're in the area.
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 historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Haci Bayram Mosque 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.
Emek Mahallesi
When in Emek Mahallesi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bahcelievler Station or Millî Kutuphane Station.