Your stay — Kars Polis Evi
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Good to know — Kars
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Emergency Contacts
KarsFor general emergencies or if you're unsure which service you need, dial 112 (the national emergency number in Turkey). In Kars, the local police station can be reached at +90 474 212 1003. For your embassy's emergency line, check your consulate website in advance – British nationals, for example, can call the British Consulate General in Istanbul at +90 212 334 6400.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kars, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kars Polis Evi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kars city centre (Cumhuriyet Meydanı) → Ani Ruins or other local attractions
💡 Bus to Ani leaves from the otogar (bus station) – buy a return ticket, as taxis back are pricey. Temel is a 10-minute walk from the otogar.
Kars (Kars Garı, 1.5 km from Temel Hotel) → Ankara or Erzurum
💡 Book a sleeping compartment weeks ahead – it sells out fast. The scenery through eastern Anatolia is the main draw. Walk to the station from Temel in 20 minutes or take a taxi for 20 TL.
Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) → Temel Hotel, Kars city centre
💡 Fix the fare before you get in. Most drivers speak limited English; have your hotel address written in Turkish.
Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) → Kars city centre (main terminal, near Temel Hotel)
💡 The Havaş stop is a 5-minute walk from Temel Hotel on Atatürk Caddesi. Check schedules online before relying on it for early departures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Kars Polis Evi?
Check-in at Kars Polis Evi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Kars
💡 Visit between 14:00 and 16:00 to avoid prayer crowds. Look for the faint fresco traces on the ceiling.
💡 Best at sunset when the light hits the stone. Wear sturdy shoes; the path is uneven rubble in places.
💡 Buy a bag of simit (2 TL) from the vendor near the entrance to feed the fish. Avoid the cooked corn sellers—overpriced.
💡 Don’t miss the preserved carpets and the carved stone Urartu lions. Takes 45 minutes max.
💡 Go at opening time, 08:00, to avoid coach groups. Bring water and sunscreen; no shade on site.