Your stay — Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel
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The Property — Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel
A three-star hotel that’s more functional than fancy: think clean tiled floors, a small reception with a bowl of lokum, and a breakfast terrace overlooking the green foothills of Uludağ. It suits travellers who want a reliable base near Bursa’s historic quarter without paying for frills. The vibe is brisk and practical, with staff who know the local bus routes and can point you to the best kebab spot on old Irgandı Street.
Chronicles of Bursa
Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire in the early 14th century, a city that grew rich on silk trade along the old Silk Road. Its skyline still bears the domes and minarets of early Ottoman mosques and mausoleums, notably the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) with its 20 domes and calligraphy panels. In the 19th century, French architects added neoclassical touches around the central squares, and today Bursa is a sprawling industrial hub that hasn’t forgotten its old town—the bazaar and hammams still operate as they have for centuries. Culturally, it remains a conservative, family-oriented city, proud of its İskender kebab and its cable car up to ski-friendly Uludağ.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bursa guide →Best months
April and May: mild spring temperatures, blooming chestnut trees, and the city’s central parks are green without the summer crush. September: warm enough for outdoor dining, but school is back so the cable car queues shrink.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: hot and humid, with Turkish holidaymakers filling hotels. Prices at three-stars like Yeşil Yıldırım can jump 30–40% because of domestic tourism. No single festival drives it—just school breaks and the urge to escape the coast’s humidity. Uludağ’s summer hiking trails get busy.
Budget shoulder season
October and November: temperatures drop to 10–15°C, rain increases, but hotel rates often drop 20–30%. Fewer crowds in the bazaar, and the post-season steam baths are cheaper. Avoid late November if you want sunshine.
Weather & packing
Bursa in July is hot (daytime 30–35°C) with a sticky edge from inland humidity, but evenings can cool sharply, particularly near the mountain slopes. Pack lightweight cotton clothing plus a light jacket or cardigan for after sunset; you won’t need an umbrella but sunglasses and a hat are essential for walking the old quarter.
Live City Briefing — Bursa
- The Bursaray metro line has extended its hours until midnight on weekends: useful for late returns from the city centre to the Yeşil Yıldırım area—check the last train from the old town.
- The Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) has completed its three-year restoration; the main prayer hall is open to visitors again, though scaffolding still covers one minaret. Entry is free but women need to cover head and shoulders.
- The new Uludağ cable car terminal at Bursa Teferrüç opened in late 2025, cutting wait times by about 20 minutes on busy summer days—advance booking online is recommended for July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to use the stairs quickly if the lift is slow. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and any room directly above the main entrance or facing the main street—likely ‘Bursa’s central avenue’. These get traffic noise from 7am to 9pm and possible delivery truck rumble. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft (often marked by a thin wall — you’ll hear the mechanism hum).
Best views
In a 3-star Bursa hotel, the best view is probably of the Uludağ mountain range if you’re on the south side, but without exact orientation, assume a higher floor with a window looking away from the main road gives you a mix of city rooftops and green hillsides.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are your best bet for quiet. The 2nd floor can catch bar noise if the hotel has a lobby bar; 5th floor may have roof-equipment hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Bursa is a busy city; this hotel sits on a main street with constant minibus traffic (dolmuş’lar) from early morning. You’ll hear the call to prayer from nearby mosques at dawn (around 5am in summer), which is unavoidable but brief. The lift is likely a standard two-person car—avoid rooms opposite it as the click and hum is audible.
Insider tips
1. Park in the municipal car park a block away if the hotel doesn’t have its own — street parking fills by 8am and is patrolled. 2. Request an extra pillow and a room with a mini-fridge (not all 3-star rooms have this) when booking. The hotel might comply if you call the day before.
- 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 — Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps down, no login required (auto-connect on first device)
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper kiosk in lobby (PressReader); no physical papers delivered. The building dates from 1992, no major heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available (no charge); late check-out until 13:00 for 50% of the room rate, after 13:00 charged full night
Free storage in a locked room near reception, available 24/7
No step at the entrance; one adapted room on ground floor; corridors are wide enough for wheelchair; no lift to basement breakfast area
On-site unguarded parking: 50 TRY per night. Nearest public multi-storey: Bursa Otopark (200m east) charges 60 TRY overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as non-refundable deposit at booking; hold of 200 TRY for incidentals taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mevlana Cami (341 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Mimar Sinan Cami (398 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Yunus Emre Camii (531 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Ehl-i Beyt Camii (777 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Özdilek — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Mustafa Kuşdil Sağlık Parkı — 413 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Ziraat Bankası — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Tokoğlu Siteler Eczanesi — 28 m · ~1 min walk
Siteler Hareket Noktası — 871 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Change money at any PTT (post office) or a reputable exchange office in the city centre; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.
Major credit/debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, larger shops and restaurants, but smaller eateries and bazaars are cash-only; contactless is common in supermarkets.
Round up the bill in restaurants or leave 5-10% for good service; taxis appreciate rounding up the fare; hotel porters: 10-20 TL.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small Turkish tea at a local çay bahçesi is about 10-15 TL; a simple filter coffee from a street kiosk is around 20-25 TL.
A döner dürüm or pide from a lokanta is typically 60-80 TL.
A main course of kebap or köfte at an average restaurant runs about 100-150 TL.
Head to the market area around the Grand Mosque for simit, chestnuts, and grilled corn; also look for kumpir (stuffed baked potato) stalls.
BİM, Şok, and A101 are the discount supermarket chains found in every neighbourhood.
The long bazaar streets in the city centre (e.g. Ortabazaar) sell affordable clothing and textiles; also try local market stalls for housewares and cheap basics.
The cheapest way around central Bursa is by walking; for longer distances use the Bursaray metro (a single journey is around 12 TL). To get from Istanbul airport, take the BUDO ferry from Yenikapı – far cheaper than the bus or car.
Eat at lokantas (local worker canteens) for a filling meal under 100 TL. Buy a Bursakart transit card for discounted fares and avoid taxi surcharges. Stock up on water and snacks at BİM or A101, not tourist shops.
Good to know — Bursa
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.2 · 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 Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Ziraat Bankası — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Tokoğlu Siteler Eczanesi — 28 m · ~1 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.
About Bursa
Wikipedia ↗
Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Bursa Province. It is the fourth-most populous city in Turkey and second-most populous in the Marmara Region after Istanbul. According to 2025 end of year estimate, the province has a population of 3,263,011 while Bursa city has...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to use the stairs quickly if the lift is slow. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and any room directly above the main entrance or facing the main street—likely ‘Bursa’s central avenue’. These get traffic noise from 7am to 9pm and possible delivery truck rumble. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft (often marked by a thin wall — you’ll hear the mechanism hum).
Is Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel noisy?
Bursa is a busy city; this hotel sits on a main street with constant minibus traffic (dolmuş’lar) from early morning. You’ll hear the call to prayer from nearby mosques at dawn (around 5am in summer), which is unavoidable but brief. The lift is likely a standard two-person car—avoid rooms opposite it as the click and hum is audible.
Which rooms have the best views at Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
In a 3-star Bursa hotel, the best view is probably of the Uludağ mountain range if you’re on the south side, but without exact orientation, assume a higher floor with a window looking away from the main road gives you a mix of city rooftops and green hillsides.
What are insider tips for staying at Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
1. Park in the municipal car park a block away if the hotel doesn’t have its own — street parking fills by 8am and is patrolled. 2. Request an extra pillow and a room with a mini-fridge (not all 3-star rooms have this) when booking. The hotel might comply if you call the day before.
What time is check-in at Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
Check-in at Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 20 Mbps down, no login required (auto-connect on first device)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
A döner dürüm or pide from a lokanta is typically 60-80 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Yeşil Yıldırım Hotel?
The cheapest way around central Bursa is by walking; for longer distances use the Bursaray metro (a single journey is around 12 TL). To get from Istanbul airport, take the BUDO ferry from Yenikapı – far cheaper than the bus or car.
When is the best time to visit Bursa?
April and May: mild spring temperatures, blooming chestnut trees, and the city’s central parks are green without the summer crush. September: warm enough for outdoor dining, but school is back so the cable car queues shrink.
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).