Your stay — Metropol Otel
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Emergency Contacts
BitlisFor all emergencies, dial 112 (health, police, fire) which connects to a central dispatch. In Bitlis, local police can be reached at +90 434 226 1010. For mountain rescue or gendarmerie (rural areas), contact 156.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bitlis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Metropol Otel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bitlis City Centre → Hotel Park
💡 Taxis cluster near the Ulu Cami. Negotiate the fare before getting in; the hotel is a short ride from there.
Tatvan Otogar (Tatvan, 30 km away) → Bitlis Otogar
💡 Tatvan is the main transport hub for Van Lake ferries. From Bitlis Otogar, take a dolmus directly to the Eren Konukevi – cheaper than a taxi.
Bitlis Airport (BTL) → Yahya Eren Konukevi
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in. Official airport taxis have yellow plates; avoid touts inside the terminal.
City centre (e.g. Bitlis Castle) → Yahya Eren Konukevi
💡 Shared taxis (dolmus) run fixed routes for about 10 TRY per person – flag them down on main roads. Confirm route with driver.
Siirt Airport (SXZ) → Hotel Park, Bitlis
💡 Arrange via the hotel or a local driver the day before—far cheaper than hailing at arrivals.
Bitlis Bus Station (Otogar) → Hotel Park, Şehit Mahallesi
💡 Look for the minibus marked 'Şehit Mahallesi'—flag it down on the main road; cash only.
Bitlis Otogar (Bus Station) → Konukevi stop (near Üniversite Kavsagi)
💡 Buses use contactless cards (Bitlis Kart) – buy at the otogar. No change given on board. Alight at 'Üniversite Kavsagi' and walk 5 mins uphill.
Bitlis Otogar → Hotel Park (via Atatürk Caddesi stop)
💡 Get off at the second stop after the petrol station, then walk 200m east to the hotel—saves a taxi fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Metropol Otel?
Check-in at Metropol Otel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Bitlis
💡 Go just before sunset for best light and fewer crowds. Wear sturdy shoes.
💡 Go early morning for the best light and fewer visitors; the path from Kalealti Mahallesi is steep but only 10 minutes up.
💡 Haggle politely. Try the walnut-stuffed lokum (Turkish delight) at shop number 14. Cash only for small items.
💡 Non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside prayer times; remove shoes and cover your head. Best photos from the side street.
💡 Women need to cover hair and arms. Non-Muslims can visit outside prayer times, but ask permission first.
💡 Take the wooden footbridge near the PTT building — the spot under the old stone bridge is best for a break.
💡 Ask the caretaker to open the back garden — there's a quiet tea corner with views of the castle.
💡 The building itself is worth a look — check the carved wooden ceiling in the main salon. Allow 30 minutes.