🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey
Occidental Ankara
📍 Tunal Hilmi Caddesi, Gniz Sokak No 42, Kavakldere, Tunal Hilmi Caddesi, 06700
Photo: official website
Il tuo soggiorno — Occidental Ankara
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La proprietà — Occidental Ankara
The Occidental Ankara is a solid, mid-range business hotel just off the busy Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi. The lobby feels like a functional but friendly crossroads: polished dark marble, a cluster of armchairs, and a small bar that doubles as a coffee spot. It suits travellers who want a clean, well-located base with a decent breakfast and a sauna, rather than character or luxury.
Cronache di Ankara
Ankara became Turkey’s capital in 1923, chosen by Atatürk to break from Ottoman Istanbul and symbolise a modern, secular republic. The city’s heart is a mix of Roman ruins, Seljuk-era citadel, and sweeping boulevards lined with 1930s modernist buildings designed by European architects. Old Ankara, around the Hisar fortress, preserves a pre-Republican feel of narrow lanes and timber houses, while the vast, orderly avenues of Kızılay and Çankaya define its bureaucratic, diplomatic character. Today, it’s a surprisingly green, museum-rich city that lives and breathes politics, education, and a thriving café culture.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Ankara →I migliori mesi
May, June and September offer warm, sunny days with low humidity and fewer crowds than July. Parks and the Atatürk Orman Çiftliği are at their best.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest months. Tourists and domestic visitors swell numbers; hotel prices rise by 20-30%. The Ankara International Film Festival (usually in late June) adds to the crush, but no single festival dominates July.
Stagione di spalla
Late April and early October are ideal shoulder months. Temperatures are mild, crowds thin, and room rates drop by 15-25% compared to summer.
Meteo e imballaggio
Ankara has a semi-arid climate: summers are hot and bone-dry, but evenings cool off sharply. Pack a light jacket or cardigan for evenings, and always carry sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
Briefing della città — Ankara
- Ankara Metro's Red Line extension to Şehitler (Şehitler station) opened in early 2026, improving access to the northern suburbs and reducing pressure on buses.
- The historical Hamamönü district has several new independent galleries and craft breweries, making it a more appealing evening stroll area than Kızılay.
- July 2026 will see the city hosting a major science and technology fair at the Altınpark Expo Centre, likely to add extra traffic and hotel demand around July 5–10.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Occidental Ankara, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4–6 facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid mechanical noise from the roof. The courtyard side avoids Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 facing the street (Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi). These are closest to the main road and suffer from constant traffic noise, especially during peak hours. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the single lift shaft—you can hear it all night.
Best views
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on floors 4–6—you’ll see the back of neighbouring buildings and maybe a sliver of green from Kavaklıdere Park if you’re lucky. Street-facing rooms look directly onto Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi, which is busy but gives a city pulse if you like that.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 are consistently the quietest, as they sit above the street-level hubbub yet below any roof plant or water tank noise. The building has 7 floors total.
🔊 Noise notes
Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi is a main artery in Kavaklıdere—expect constant car, bus, and motorbike noise from around 7am to midnight. The street has several bars and cafes, so foot traffic and chatter continue until late. The single lift in the hotel can be audible in adjacent rooms. There’s no reported noise from a service entrance or kitchen vent.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking; if not available, ask for a high floor (5–6) street-facing room and pack earplugs. 2. The hotel has no dedicated parking—use the nearby Kavaklıdere car park (5 mins walk) or valet if offered at check-in. 3. Mornings are quietest for check-in; avoid 3–5pm when the lobby get busy with group arrivals.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Occidental Ankara
Free for all guests; no paid tier; typical download speed around 25 Mbps; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand provided
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs 50% of night rate, after 13:00 full night rate
Free for same-day drop-off before check-in and after check-out; no overnight storage available
Two steps at main entrance (no ramp); lift is narrow (70 cm door); no accessible guest rooms or adapted bathrooms
No on-site or valet parking; nearest public car park is Selçuklu Otopark 250 m south-east, 30 TRY per 24 hours; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a refundable incidental hold of 100 TRY per night is taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Mosque: Çankaya Merkez Camii (937 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: TBMM Camii (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: Osman Ağa Cami (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Mosque: Seyranbağları Cami (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Kuğulu Pasajı — 76 m · ~1 min walk
Kuğulu Park — 227 m · ~3 min walk
Cin Ali Müzesi — 404 m · ~5 min walk
Şinasi Sahnesi — 163 m · ~2 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Park Eczanesi — 101 m · ~1 min walk
Özer Market — 817 m · ~10 min walk
Kuğulu — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs or exchange at a PTT (post office) for decent rates; avoid airport and tourist-centre exchange bureaux as they give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted in most shops, restaurants and supermarkets; contactless is common; mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) works where card terminals support it.
Round up the bill or leave 10% at restaurants; taxis usually round up to nearest lira; small tip for hotel staff for service.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a chain bakery or café — around 40–60 TRY.
A dürüm or pide from a local eatery — approx 120–150 TRY.
A main course at a casual lokanta — around 180–250 TRY.
Simit from street carts or small bakery shops; whole area has plenty of cheap kebab and pide shops.
BİM, A101 and Şok — all budget chains have multiple branches in Kavaklıdere.
Visit Kızılay or Ulus for affordable high-street shops and street markets; LC Waikiki and DeFacto are reliable budget chains.
Use an AnkaraKart (refillable travel card) for buses, metro and Ankaray; single rides ~7 TRY. Airport: take Havaş shuttle or EGO bus to Kızılay for ~20 TRY.
Eat at lokantas (fixed-menu day restaurants) instead of tourist spots; buy an AnkaraKart for public transport; fill water/drinks at convenience stores not hotels.
Buono da sapere — Ankara
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺46.95 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ankara, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Occidental Ankara
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 238 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Park Eczanesi — 101 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Esenboğa Airport (ESB) → AŞTİ Bus Terminal
💡 From AŞTİ, take a short taxi (10 TRY) or walk 15 mins to Pino Otel. Bus doesn't go direct to Ulus. Cheapest option but requires one change.
Esenboğa Airport (ESB) → Pino Otel, Ulus district
💡 Use the official airport taxi queue at arrivals. Avoid drivers who approach inside the terminal—they often quote inflated prices. Ask for the meter to be switched on.
Kızılay Station → Ulus Station
💡 Pino Otel is a 3-minute walk from Ulus station. Best way to avoid Ulus traffic if coming from central Kızılay or south Ankara. Get an AnkaraKart from machines at any metro stop.
AŞTİ Bus Terminal → Ulus Station
💡 If arriving at AŞTİ via Havas bus, take the Ankaray straight to Ulus—no need for a taxi. It's above ground so you get a glimpse of the old city before you arrive.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Occidental Ankara?
Request a room on floors 4–6 facing the courtyard (rear of the building). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid mechanical noise from the roof. The courtyard side avoids Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Occidental Ankara?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 facing the street (Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi). These are closest to the main road and suffer from constant traffic noise, especially during peak hours. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the single lift shaft—you can hear it all night.
Is Occidental Ankara noisy?
Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi is a main artery in Kavaklıdere—expect constant car, bus, and motorbike noise from around 7am to midnight. The street has several bars and cafes, so foot traffic and chatter continue until late. The single lift in the hotel can be audible in adjacent rooms. There’s no reported noise from a service entrance or kitchen vent.
Which rooms have the best views at Occidental Ankara?
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on floors 4–6—you’ll see the back of neighbouring buildings and maybe a sliver of green from Kavaklıdere Park if you’re lucky. Street-facing rooms look directly onto Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi, which is busy but gives a city pulse if you like that.
What are insider tips for staying at Occidental Ankara?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room at booking; if not available, ask for a high floor (5–6) street-facing room and pack earplugs. 2. The hotel has no dedicated parking—use the nearby Kavaklıdere car park (5 mins walk) or valet if offered at check-in. 3. Mornings are quietest for check-in; avoid 3–5pm when the lobby get busy with group arrivals.
What time is check-in at Occidental Ankara?
Check-in at Occidental Ankara is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Occidental Ankara have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; no paid tier; typical download speed around 25 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Occidental Ankara?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Occidental Ankara?
A dürüm or pide from a local eatery — approx 120–150 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Occidental Ankara?
Use an AnkaraKart (refillable travel card) for buses, metro and Ankaray; single rides ~7 TRY. Airport: take Havaş shuttle or EGO bus to Kızılay for ~20 TRY.
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
May, June and September offer warm, sunny days with low humidity and fewer crowds than July. Parks and the Atatürk Orman Çiftliği are at their best.
Principali attrazioni a Ankara
💡 Visit in late afternoon when locals come out. The funfair rides cost a few lira each—pay per ride, not an entrance fee.
💡 Remove shoes before entry and cover your head (scarves available at the door). The temple ruins are free to walk around.
💡 Climb the minarets (small fee) for a panoramic city view. Silence is expected inside.
💡 Arrive before 10am to avoid crowds. The museum is free but closes for lunch 12:30–13:30.
💡 Try the student-discounted entry if eligible. Audio guide costs extra but is worth it for context.