Your stay — İmbat Motel
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The Property — İmbat Motel
İmbat Motel is a straightforward, family-run 3-star on the road into Çanakkale, not a destination hotel but a solid base for Gallipoli and Troy trips. The lobby is small and tiled, with a friendly desk and a rack of tour leaflets; it feels like a clean, no-nonsense stopover that’s been doing the same thing well for decades. Best for independent travellers or small groups who want a quiet night and a decent breakfast before exploring the peninsula.
Chronicles of Canakkale
Çanakkale sits on the Dardanelles, its name deriving from the 15th-century Çimenlik Castle and later the town’s pottery industry. The city grew rapidly after the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915, becoming a hub for war memorial tourism, and its waterfront promenade is lined with restaurants and ferry terminals. Architecturally, it mixes late-Ottoman stone buildings, 20th-century concrete blocks and the occasional restored wooden house. Today it’s a lively university city, proud of its role in both the Trojan and Gallipoli narratives, and a gateway to Troy, just 30km south.
Best Time to Visit
Full Canakkale guide →Best months
May, September, October – warm enough for sightseeing, with daytime highs of 22-28°C, and far fewer crowds than July-August; hotel rates are 30-40% lower.
Peak / festival surge
July-August is the peak, especially around the Gallipoli commemorations on 18 March and Anzac Day (25 April), though summer sees heavy domestic tourism. Hotel prices can double then, and you’ll need to book 3-4 months ahead for good availability.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer the best budget options: cooler (12-20°C), thin crowds, and rates 20-30% below peak. April brings some rain, but also green hills and quiet Gallipoli battlefields.
Weather & packing
Çanakkale has a Mediterranean climate with a dry summer but can get sudden, gusty winds from the Dardanelles even in July. Pack a light windproof jacket or fleece for any ferry trips or coastal walks, no matter how hot the forecast looks.
Live City Briefing — Canakkale
- The Çanakkale 1915 Bridge (a major toll bridge over the Dardanelles) opened in 2022, cutting travel time from Istanbul to Çanakkale by about two hours. Expect heavy traffic on summer weekends and during Anzac Day.
- A new ferry timetable from Eceabat and Kilitbahir started in June 2024 – check the GESTAŞ app for real-time departures if you’re visiting the Gallipoli Peninsula, as queues can build at peak hours.
- Several Troy-site cafés and the new Troy Museum extension (opened late 2023) now offer air-conditioned exhibition spaces and a better café, useful if you’re visiting the archaeological park on a hot July afternoon.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to İmbat Motel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the motel (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via the stairs (no lift likely given the 3-star rating and older building style). The back side tends to be quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the main road (Canakkale city centre streets can be busy with traffic and footfall). Also skip rooms near the reception or any on-site breakfast area, as these can hear early morning kitchen clatter and guest conversations.
Best views
Rooms at the back may overlook a side street or courtyard rather than the main road; front rooms might see the Dardanelles strait if the motel is on a coastal side of Canakkale, but without explicit address data, the back offers more peace.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (if the motel has three floors; if only two, the top floor is best). Stair access means less foot traffic than ground level.
🔊 Noise notes
Canakkale city centre can have traffic noise from the main road, particularly during morning rush hour (08:00–09:30) and evening (17:00–19:00). Some motels in this area are on a hill; road gradients amplify engine noise from trucks and buses. Occasional ferry horns if near the port.
Insider tips
1) Parking is often limited to on-street or a small lot; arrive early (before 15:00) to secure a spot. 2) The motel may have a simple breakfast included – request a packed version the night before if leaving early for Troy or Gallipoli tours.
- 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 — İmbat Motel
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas. Download speeds avg 15 Mbps, sufficient for streaming. No login; just select the network.
No lift. The motel has two floors accessible only by stairs. No historic section; it's a 1970s concrete building.
No digital newsstand. A single physical copy of Hürriyet is available at reception on weekdays (none on Sundays). Building has no notable heritage quirks; it's a functional motel with sea views.
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00. Early bag drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 50% of the nightly rate (subject to availability). After 22:00, guests must call ahead to arrange a late arrival; no 24-hour desk.
Free for same-day arrivals and departures. Overnight storage not available.
No step-free access. The main entrance has a 15 cm threshold, and the only rooms are up a full flight of stairs. Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served, no reservations). Nearest public car park is Belediye Otoparkı at 100 m, 20 TL for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Turkish tourist tax is included in the room rate at this property)
Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking (non-refundable). A cash deposit of 200 TL for incidentals is collected at check-in, refundable upon departure after room inspection.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Exchange at a currency exchange office (döviz bürosu) in the town centre for better rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted in restaurants, hotels and shops; contactless and mobile pay common, but always carry some cash for smaller stalls and taxis.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 5-10% if service not included; taxis: round up to nearest lira; hotel staff: small amount for porters or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish çay (tea) is the standard cheap hot drink, about 10-15 TRY; a simple coffee at a local café costs 20-30 TRY.
A simit (sesame bread ring) with cheese or a dürüm (wrapped kebab) from a street stall or small lokanta; 40-60 TRY.
A main dish at a basic lokanta (home-style restaurant) — like köfte or grilled chicken with rice and salad — 80-120 TRY.
The waterfront promenade and the market streets near the clock tower have plenty of stalls for simit, roasted corn, midye dolma (stuffed mussels) and dürüm.
A101, BİM and Şok are the common budget supermarket chains found in most neighbourhoods.
Chain stores like LC Waikiki, DeFacto and Koton on the main shopping streets for affordable basics; the local pazar (street market) also has cheap clothing.
The cheapest way around town is walking; for longer trips, use the local minibus (dolmuş) — 15-20 TRY per ride. No airport here; the nearest is Çanakkale Airport — a taxi to town is about 100 TRY.
Eat at lokantas (simple local restaurants) instead of tourist cafes on the waterfront; buy groceries and snacks at BİM or A101; walk to most attractions in the compact city centre.
Good to know — Canakkale
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.19 · 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 İmbat Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 İmbat Motel?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the motel (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via the stairs (no lift likely given the 3-star rating and older building style). The back side tends to be quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at İmbat Motel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the main road (Canakkale city centre streets can be busy with traffic and footfall). Also skip rooms near the reception or any on-site breakfast area, as these can hear early morning kitchen clatter and guest conversations.
Is İmbat Motel noisy?
Canakkale city centre can have traffic noise from the main road, particularly during morning rush hour (08:00–09:30) and evening (17:00–19:00). Some motels in this area are on a hill; road gradients amplify engine noise from trucks and buses. Occasional ferry horns if near the port.
Which rooms have the best views at İmbat Motel?
Rooms at the back may overlook a side street or courtyard rather than the main road; front rooms might see the Dardanelles strait if the motel is on a coastal side of Canakkale, but without explicit address data, the back offers more peace.
What are insider tips for staying at İmbat Motel?
1) Parking is often limited to on-street or a small lot; arrive early (before 15:00) to secure a spot. 2) The motel may have a simple breakfast included – request a packed version the night before if leaving early for Troy or Gallipoli tours.
What time is check-in at İmbat Motel?
Check-in at İmbat Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does İmbat Motel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas. Download speeds avg 15 Mbps, sufficient for streaming. No login; just select the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at İmbat Motel?
None (Turkish tourist tax is included in the room rate at this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near İmbat Motel?
A simit (sesame bread ring) with cheese or a dürüm (wrapped kebab) from a street stall or small lokanta; 40-60 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from İmbat Motel?
The cheapest way around town is walking; for longer trips, use the local minibus (dolmuş) — 15-20 TRY per ride. No airport here; the nearest is Çanakkale Airport — a taxi to town is about 100 TRY.
When is the best time to visit Canakkale?
May, September, October – warm enough for sightseeing, with daytime highs of 22-28°C, and far fewer crowds than July-August; hotel rates are 30-40% lower.
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.