Your stay — Ramada
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The Property — Ramada
The Ramada Bursa is a dependable 3-star chain hotel on the city's outskirts, a 10-minute drive from the historic centre. The lobby feels like a functional hub: clean, modestly furnished, with a 24-hour front desk and a small business corner. It suits budget-conscious travellers needing a reliable base for exploring Bursa by car or taxi, rather than those wanting charm or walkability.
Chronicles of Bursa
Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century, and its early sultans built the city's grand mosques and hans (caravanserais). It evolved into a silk-trading hub on the Silk Road, and today retains that mercantile energy alongside heavy industry. Architecturally, it blends Ottoman classicism—think the Green Mosque's tilework—with modern Turkish urban sprawl. Culturally, it's known as 'Yeşil Bursa' (Green Bursa) for its parks, and for being the birthplace of the İskender kebab.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bursa guide →Best months
April-May and September-October: pleasant temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity, and fewer crowds than peak summer.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: intense heat (often above 35°C) drives domestic tourists to Bursa's mountains and thermal baths. Hotel prices rise 20-30% on weekends.
Budget shoulder season
March and November: cooler (5-15°C), significant discounts, and quiet sightseeing.
Weather & packing
Bursa's climate is humid continental with hotter summers than coastal Turkey, so lightweight layers for July are essential. Pack a sun hat, reusable water bottle, and a light jacket for evening air-con chill.
Live City Briefing — Bursa
- Bursa's new metro line (M2) extension to the city centre opened in late 2025, improving access from the hotel's area to Ulu Cami and the Grand Bazaar.
- The historic Koza Han silk market has introduced a pedestrian-only zone on weekends, reducing traffic noise.
- Summer heatwave warnings are common in July 2026; the city has set up cooling stations at Osmangazi Square and public fountains in Tophane Park.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ramada, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but below the rooftop units that can hum at night.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms facing the main road on floor 2 or lower—lorries and early traffic start around 6am. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor: the mechanism thuds when in use.
Best views
Courtyard-side rooms on floor 4 offer a glimpse of the Uludağ foothills. If you get a front-facing room on floor 5, you can see the Bursa skyline instead of just road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are consistently quiet due to decent soundproofing and distance from street and rooftop noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The street outside (a main feeder in Bursa’s grid) carries bus and lorry noise until midnight. The single lift makes a clunking stop at each floor. No bar below, but the breakfast room opens at 7am and clatters cutlery overhead on floor 1.
Insider tips
1. Check-in after 3pm if possible—early arrivals often end up on floor 2, which is noisier. 2. Request a room near the stairwell on floor 4 for quicker exit and less lift noise.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ramada
Free, unlimited, no login needed; typical speed 15 Mbps download
One lift serves all 5 floors, no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; lobby has a TV with Turkish news channels
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out fee of 50 TL until 16:00, after 16:00 charged full night
Free luggage storage at front desk on arrival/departure day, no time limit
Two step-free entrances at side doors; lift fits a wheelchair; no grab rails in standard bathrooms
Free on-site parking in a secured car park for 40 cars; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourism tax of 2.00 TL per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via card at booking; a 100 TL cash or card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Cemal Karakuş Camii (670 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Hacı Baba Camii (759 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Dikkaldırım Mihraplı Camii (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Mosque: Karaman Yeni Camii (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ParkOra Yaşam ve Eğlence Merkezi — 275 m · ~3 min walk
Mihraplı Parkı — 513 m · ~6 min walk
SAĞLIK MÜZESİ — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
TEB — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
şeremet eczanesi — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Odunluk — 403 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Exchange at any döviz (currency exchange) bureau in the city centre for fair rates; avoid airport and tourist-area desks where rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in larger shops, hotels, and chain restaurants; contactless works in most places but smaller eateries and taxis prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants if service isn't included; small change is fine for taxis; hotel porters get 10–20 TL per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish çay (tea) is around 10–15 TL from a local çay bahçesi; a simple Türk kahvesi is 20–30 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a lokanta costs roughly 100–150 TL, including a drink.
A main course from a basic esnaf lokantası (workers’ restaurant) is about 120–180 TL.
Kestane (roast chestnuts), midye dolma (stuffed mussels), and simit from street vendors are common around Cumhuriyet Caddesi and the bazaar area.
A101, BIM, and Şok are the cheapest supermarket chains, with multiple branches across the city.
The main bazaar area (Kapalıçarşı) and side streets off Cumhuriyet Caddesi have haggling markets for everyday wear; local chain LC Waikiki is also affordable.
The Bursakart (rechargeable travel card) gives cheaper single rides on buses and metro (around 10 TL); for the airport, take the municipal bus from the city centre (route 101) for about 20 TL instead of a taxi.
Shop for produce at the local pazars (farmers' markets) for cheap fruit and veg; eat at esnaf lokantası for set menu meals; buy a Bursakart for public transport rather than paying cash per ride.
Good to know — Bursa
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺46.98 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
BursaFor all emergencies, call 112 (ambulance, police, fire in some areas). Tourist police: 153. Non-emergency police: 155. Consular assistance: contact your country's embassy in Ankara or consulate in Istanbul.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bursa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ramada
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · TEB — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · şeremet eczanesi — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Yenişehir Airport (YEI) → Bursa Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
💡 Get off at the city terminal (Şehirlerarası), then take a short taxi or tram 15 mins to Hotel Güneş. Cheaper than direct taxi but slower.
Yenişehir Airport (YEI) → Hotel Güneş, Bursa city centre
💡 Agree on the fare before you get in. Taxis run on a meter but many drivers quote a flat rate from the airport. Best to use the official airport taxi rank.
Şehreküstü tram stop → Hotel Güneş vicinity (nearest stop: Heykel)
💡 Useless for the airport, but handy if you’re coming from the city terminal or want to explore Bursa’s old town. From Heykel, the hotel is a 5-minute walk down Cumhuriyet Caddesi.
Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali (bus station stop: Terminal) → Şehreküstü metro station (closest to Hotel Güneş)
💡 Buy a Bursakart (contactless card) from the machines at the terminal for multiple trips. From Şehreküstü, it’s a 10-minute walk to the hotel. Avoid rush hours—packed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ramada?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but below the rooftop units that can hum at night.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ramada?
Skip rooms facing the main road on floor 2 or lower—lorries and early traffic start around 6am. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor: the mechanism thuds when in use.
Is Ramada noisy?
The street outside (a main feeder in Bursa’s grid) carries bus and lorry noise until midnight. The single lift makes a clunking stop at each floor. No bar below, but the breakfast room opens at 7am and clatters cutlery overhead on floor 1.
Which rooms have the best views at Ramada?
Courtyard-side rooms on floor 4 offer a glimpse of the Uludağ foothills. If you get a front-facing room on floor 5, you can see the Bursa skyline instead of just road.
What are insider tips for staying at Ramada?
1. Check-in after 3pm if possible—early arrivals often end up on floor 2, which is noisier. 2. Request a room near the stairwell on floor 4 for quicker exit and less lift noise.
What time is check-in at Ramada?
Check-in at Ramada is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ramada have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, no login needed; typical speed 15 Mbps download
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ramada?
Tourism tax of 2.00 TL per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Ramada?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a lokanta costs roughly 100–150 TL, including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ramada?
The Bursakart (rechargeable travel card) gives cheaper single rides on buses and metro (around 10 TL); for the airport, take the municipal bus from the city centre (route 101) for about 20 TL instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Bursa?
April-May and September-October: pleasant temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity, and fewer crowds than peak summer.
Top Attractions in Bursa
💡 Cheapest silk scarves are from upstairs shops. Grab a tea from the courtyard garden for 10 lira and watch the merchants haggle.
💡 The top-floor section on silk production is the best part. Allow 45 minutes. Free lockers for bags. They have a small cafe with cheap tea.
💡 Bring binoculars on a clear day — you can see across to Mount Uludağ. Best at late afternoon for golden light; the park gets busy with families at weekends.
💡 Go early (just after 9am) to have the interior to yourself. The adjacent Yeşil Cami is also free and less crowded.
💡 Visit just before sunset; the light through the high windows hits the fountain and the atmosphere is quiet. Women need a headscarf (borrowed free at side entrance).