Reside in style when holidaying in the jewel of the east.
It’s easy to see why Turkey is such a hotspot as a holiday destination for so many people… warm weather, beautiful architecture, rich history, flourishing culture and arts, amazing food, and wonderful, warm, welcoming citizens.
A Brief History
The gateway between Europe and the Middle East, Turkey has been a highly sought-after and endlessly fought-over strategic parcel of land with many armies coming to blows in and around Turkey numerous times over many centuries, before and after the time of Christ. It’s also the location of the most famous siege – not to mention the most famous doomed romance – in history where the ten-year long siege by a coalition of Greek states of the prosperous city of Troy took place around 1183 BC, supposedly because of the capture of the Spartan queen Helen by the Trojan prince Paris. There is now historical evidence that such an event took place around that time and the site of that siege, in the north-western region of Hessarlik, is now one of the most-visited historical sites in the world.
Since the founding of the modern state of Turkey in 1923 by Kemal Mustafa Atatürk as a secular (if Muslim majority) republic, Turkey has developed into a mecca for tourists, holidaymakers, sightseers, and backpacking adventurers the world over. If you’ve never been to Turkey before, you don’t know what you’re missing, and if you have been, we’re sure you’re already planning your next trip!
Where To Stay In Turkey
Accordingly, for this article, we’re going to list what we consider the 5 best hotels in Turkey to give you an idea of what to expect before you plan your next trip.
So get comfy, pour yourself a nice cup of Turkish tea served in the distinctive tulip-shaped cups (called ince belli), and let’s go…
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1. Motto by Mula Hotel
Situated deep in the heart of the historical and thriving cosmopolitan metropolis of beautiful Istanbul, this hotel has continually received praise and full-star reviews from those who have stayed there.
This four-star establishment boasts all the usual amenities of comfort, including free parking and room service. There is also a full spa facility where you can pamper yourself and let all your troubles melt away in a haze of relaxation and bliss.
Situated in a prime spot for sightseeing, it is walking distance from such sites as the world-famous Hagia Sophia mosque, the Column of Constantine, and the Grand Bazaar market.
2. Castle Inn Hotel
Placed in the beautiful and atmospheric tourist haven of Antalya on the shores of the Mediterranean, this wonderful, family-run boutique hotel is a home away from home. Clean, comfortable, great service, and a beautiful rear courtyard setting for breakfast, what more could you ask for?
Just 9 km (a 30-minute taxi ride) from the airport, this homely place is right at the heart of an amazing city, and within short walking distance of the golden Mermerli Beach, Hadrian’s Gate, and the Antalya Clock Tower.
3. Intepe Poseidon Hotel
Situated in the beautiful coastal city of Canakkale (formerly called the Dardanelles) on the shores of the sea, this characteristic hotel is not just a wonderful residence with luxury, comfort, and all the usual amenities, and not only a prime spot for sun seekers and beach bums, but also is of immense historical interest.
Located just 14 km away is the ruins of Troy, that royal citadel laid siege to for 10 years and sacked, laying the groundwork for the Greek national myth to this day. It is also 16 km away from the Canakkale Archeological Museum, 19 km away from the Naval Museum, and also the site of the futile and bloody battle of Gallipoli during the First World War in 1915, where its cemetery to the fallen has become a much-visited tourist shrine.
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4. Argos Hotel
Placed in the beautiful region of Cappadocia, outside the quaint town of Uchisar, and set against the stunning vista of the Pigeon Valley, this hillside hotel is as beautiful as it’s surroundings and has consistently been praised as one of the very best places to stay in Turkey.
Boasting all the usual amenities and comforts of a world-class hotel, the hotel is not only atop a series of underground tunnels carved from the volcanic rock but it also produces its own brand of wine, known as Nahita, which you can sip while leisuring in the leafy, shaded garden terrace, looking out over a fairytale landscape.
5. Gloria Serenity Hotel & Resort
Located 37 km from Antalya and nestled deep in a rolling green landscape, this hotel and resort simply cannot be beaten if your holiday aim is to relax in comfort and luxury without any undue and tiring walking about.
A vast array of activities await you, and something to please all tastes, with 10 golf courses, 6 restaurants, 10 bars, a full-size and floodlit football pitch, therapy pavilion, indoor spa, games room with video game arcade, and a private beach on the shores of the Mediterranean. For luxury, comfort, service, and diversity of activities, this place comes up trumps every time!
We hope you’ve found this article useful and we wish you godspeed on your next trip to Turkey. Hoska kal!