Your stay — Hotel Başarır
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The Property — Hotel Başarır
Standing in the small lobby of Hotel Başarır, you're in a solid three-star base camp: clean, functional, and a short walk from the Çanakkale waterfront and the ferry to Kilitbahir. The vibe is unfussy – think beige tiles, a lift that works, and a front desk that can sort your Troy tour ticket. It suits independent travellers and small groups who want a reliable, low-cost sleep over a scenic harbour stay. The USP is the location: you can hoof it to the clock tower, the military museum, and half a dozen fish restaurants in under ten minutes.
Chronicles of Canakkale
Çanakkale sits on the Dardanelles strait, an ancient crossing that the mythical Hellespont and Xerxes’ bridge of boats both used. The Ottomans built two castles here in the 15th century – Çimenlik and Kilitbahir – to control the strait, and the city swelled as a naval base. Modern Çanakkale is rebuilding fast after the 1915 Çanak Bridge opened in 2022, blending Ottoman and early-Republic grid streets with archeology-focused tourism. Its identity is proudly Gallipoli: the war memorials, the maritime museum, and the Troy replica horse in the main square pull history buffs and school groups year-round.
Best Time to Visit
Full Canakkale guide →Best months
May, June, September – warm 25–30°C days, fewer crowds than July/August, and the Gallipoli commemorations (25 April) are over, so hotel availability is good.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the tourist peak: school holidays, 30–35°C heat, and packed ferries to Gallipoli and Bozcaada. Hotel prices roughly double from May rates; the Çanakkale International Music Festival (June/July) and Troy Festival (August) add demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild 15–20°C days, discounts of 30–50% on high-season rates, and quiet sights – ideal for Troy and Gelibolu hikes without the queue.
Weather & packing
Summer afternoons often bring a stiff meltemi wind off the Dardanelles, so a light windproof jacket is essential even on 35°C days. Pack one jacket you can also wear on a breezy ferry crossing.
Live City Briefing — Canakkale
- The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge (Asia-Europe) is fully open – it's quicker than the ferry but you'll need a car; buses from the city to the bridge are still limited.
- Several waterfront restaurants on Kordon Boyu have reopened after 2024-25 renovations, offering new terrace seating with Dardanelles views.
- Troy archaeological site has a new extended route with the Polyxena Sarcophagus and a rebuilt Late Bronze Age defensive wall – allow an extra hour.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Başarır, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The rear side overlooks quieter side streets or courtyards typical of Çanakkale's older town blocks.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those overlooking the street. Ground-level rooms get the worst traffic rumble and pedestrian clatter from the busy Atatürk Caddesi strip. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft — the lift is older and clunky, with audible mechanical noise in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Rooms on the front of the building (odd-numbered rooms likely face the street) offer partial views of the Dardanelles strait glimpsed between buildings. Rear rooms (even-numbered) see a patchwork of old Ottoman houses and the city's green hillside — quieter but less dramatic. No rooms have unobstructed sea views due to the low-rise town setting.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. Most street noise dissipates by the 3rd floor, and these levels are well above the ground-floor lobby and breakfast room (which can be busy from 7-10am). The 4th floor also avoids any footfall noise from above if the top floor is not occupied.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on Çanakkale's main commercial street (Atatürk Caddesi), which carries constant car and bus traffic from the ferry terminal 500m away. Weekend evenings bring pedestrian noise from nearby cafes. The lift is old and audibly clanks between floors. Occasional call-to-prayer from the mosque 200m east is audible on all floors.
Insider tips
Check in after 2pm to request a rear-facing room — the front desk manager is usually flexible if they have availability. For parking, ask about the hotel's deal with the municipal car park 100m south — it's cheaper than street parking and more secure. The free breakfast includes fresh simit (Turkish bagels) from the bakery next door — grab one before 8am when they run out.
- 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 — Hotel Başarır
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 25 Mbps down/10 Mbps up; no login or code needed – connects automatically on first use
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers; each room has a flatscreen TV with local satellite channels
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 costs 50 TL, after 13:00 charged half daily rate
Free storage for same-day arrivals/departures; after check-out, storage available until 20:00 at no charge
No step at main entrance; lift is narrow (70 cm door) – may not fit wider wheelchairs; no accessible guest rooms or adapted bathroom
No on-site parking; valet not offered. Nearest public car park is 'Çanakkale Belediyesi Otoparkı' at Fevzipaşa Mahallesi, 200 m walk, 30 TL per 24 hours. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; all taxes included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for July stays; at check-in a refundable damage deposit of 200 TL per room is taken via card hold
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Tarihe Saygı Parkı — 720 m · ~9 min walk
Asmadan Bağcılık Tarihi Müzesi — 930 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Eylül Eczanesi — 396 m · ~5 min walk
Ateş Market — 300 m · ~4 min walk
Eceabat Feribot İskelesi — 808 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Exchange at a bank or PTT office for fair rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux near the clock tower — they give poor rates.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless is common. Have cash for small bakkals and ferry tickets.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; taxis don't expect a tip but rounding to the nearest 10 TL is fine; hotel staff: 10-20 TL for bellhops and daily housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or çay from a simple café, around 15-20 TL.
A döner dürüm or pide from a local lokanta, about 60-80 TL.
A main course at an esnaf lokantası or kebab shop, around 90-120 TL.
Midye dolma (stuffed mussels) and balık ekmek along the Kordon promenade; cheap eats area around the harbour and backstreets near the bazaar.
Migros, BİM, and A101 are the common budget supermarket chains.
Çarşı (the bazaar area) and side streets off Atatürk Caddesi have affordable boutiques and market stalls.
City buses (20-25 TL per ride) or a multi-use Kentkart card; the cheapest way from Çanakkale Airport is the Havaş shuttle (around 40 TL) or a shared minibus.
Eat at esnaf lokantası for lunch rather than tourist-front places; buy a Kentkart for discounted bus travel; skip the overpriced cafés right on the waterfront and walk a block inland for better prices.
Good to know — Canakkale
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.03 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Canakkale, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Başarır
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Eylül Eczanesi — 396 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Çanakkale City Centre (İskele Meydanı) → Kolin Hotel
💡 Catch the dolmuş from the stop near the clock tower (Saat Kulesi). Tell the driver you're going to Kolin; they'll announce your stop. Exact change in cash is expected—drivers rarely break large notes.
Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) → Kolin Hotel
💡 Official airport taxis have yellow plates and meters; insist on the meter to avoid flat rate overcharging. The hotel is about 8km south of the airport, so a metered ride should be about 200-300 TL depending on traffic.
Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) → Çanakkale Bus Station (centrum)
💡 The shuttle drops you at the main otogar, then walk 100m to the dolmuş stop for Kolin Hotel. For 10 TL extra, you can take a dolmuş (minibus) directly to the hotel gate—look for ones marked 'Kolin' on the windscreen.
Çanakkale City Centre → Kolin Hotel
💡 Cheaper than airport taxis—flag one on the main coastal road (Cumhuriyet Caddesi). Short trip, so always confirm the fare before getting in; expect 40-60 TL. Avoid taxis parked outside the hotel itself as they charge a premium.
About Canakkale
Wikipedia ↗
Çanakkale (Turkish: [tʃaˈnakkale] ), formerly known in English as Dardanelles, is a city and seaport in Turkey on the southern shore of the Dardanelles at their narrowest point. It is the seat of Çanakkale Province and Çanakkale District. Its population is 143,622 (2021). Çanakkale is the nearest ma...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Başarır?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The rear side overlooks quieter side streets or courtyards typical of Çanakkale's older town blocks.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Başarır?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those overlooking the street. Ground-level rooms get the worst traffic rumble and pedestrian clatter from the busy Atatürk Caddesi strip. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft — the lift is older and clunky, with audible mechanical noise in adjacent rooms.
Is Hotel Başarır noisy?
The hotel is on Çanakkale's main commercial street (Atatürk Caddesi), which carries constant car and bus traffic from the ferry terminal 500m away. Weekend evenings bring pedestrian noise from nearby cafes. The lift is old and audibly clanks between floors. Occasional call-to-prayer from the mosque 200m east is audible on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Başarır?
Rooms on the front of the building (odd-numbered rooms likely face the street) offer partial views of the Dardanelles strait glimpsed between buildings. Rear rooms (even-numbered) see a patchwork of old Ottoman houses and the city's green hillside — quieter but less dramatic. No rooms have unobstructed sea views due to the low-rise town setting.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Başarır?
Check in after 2pm to request a rear-facing room — the front desk manager is usually flexible if they have availability. For parking, ask about the hotel's deal with the municipal car park 100m south — it's cheaper than street parking and more secure. The free breakfast includes fresh simit (Turkish bagels) from the bakery next door — grab one before 8am when they run out.
What time is check-in at Hotel Başarır?
Check-in at Hotel Başarır is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Başarır have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 25 Mbps down/10 Mbps up; no login or code needed – connects automatically on first use
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Başarır?
None (no separate city tax; all taxes included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Başarır?
A döner dürüm or pide from a local lokanta, about 60-80 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Başarır?
City buses (20-25 TL per ride) or a multi-use Kentkart card; the cheapest way from Çanakkale Airport is the Havaş shuttle (around 40 TL) or a shared minibus.
When is the best time to visit Canakkale?
May, June, September – warm 25–30°C days, fewer crowds than July/August, and the Gallipoli commemorations (25 April) are over, so hotel availability is good.
Top Attractions in Canakkale
💡 Combine this with a walk down the adjacent pedestrian street, Inonu Caddesi, where you can grab a cheap simit from a street vendor.
💡 Go early in the morning before 9am to avoid crowds and get clear shots with the sea behind it.
💡 Best visited on a clear day as most exhibits are outside. The indoor section closes for lunch (12-1pm), so time your visit around that.
💡 Walk here via the seaside path from the ferry terminal; it's a flat, easy 10-minute walk and gives you good sea views along the way.
💡 Turn off the main street into side alleys like Fetvane Sokak to see the best-preserved houses with original woodwork and tile details.