A sua permanência — C-42
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A propriedade — C-42
C-42 is a no-frills business hotel in Kavaklıdere, Ankara’s diplomatic quarter. The lobby is small and functional – marble floor, a single sofa, a receptionist who checks you in efficiently. The rooms are clean and quiet, with good blackout curtains and strong water pressure in the shower. It suits a solo traveller or couple who want a decent base near bars, restaurants and the metro, without paying for style they won’t use.
Crónicas de Ankara
Ankara became Turkey’s capital in 1923, chosen by Atatürk to break from Ottoman Istanbul. The old Roman baths and the citadel on a volcanic hill date back to the Galatians and Byzantines. In the 1930s, German-trained architects Hermann Jansen and Clemens Holzmeister laid out the new capital with wide boulevards, functionalist buildings and Atatürk’s mausoleum, Anıtkabir. Today, it remains a bureaucratic and diplomatic hub, with a young student population and a serious, understated cultural scene.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Ankara →Melhores meses
May, September and early October offer warm days (20–25°C), low humidity and blue skies, with fewer tourists than high summer.
Peak / Festival Surge
June to August is peak season: hot (often 30–35°C), dusty and crowded with domestic tourists visiting Anıtkabir. Hotel prices can rise 20–30% in July; no specific festival drives the spike, but school holidays are the main reason.
Orçamento da temporada
April and November are the best budget shoulder months – mild weather, often 10–20°C, with hotel discounts of 15–25% and very few visitors.
Tempo e embalagem
Ankara’s continental climate means big daily temperature swings – a July afternoon can hit 35°C, then drop to 15°C by midnight. Pack a light jacket or cardigan for evenings, plus a sun hat and sunscreen for midday walks.
Livro City Briefing — Ankara
- Metro Line M4 (Kızılay–Şehitler extension) has new trains running every 5 minutes from Kızılay station, 2 km south of C-42; the best stop is Kızılay for Ulus or Maltepe for Anıtkabir.
- The Atatürk Forest Farm (Atatürk Orman Çiftliği) reopened its restored dairy and beer hall in April 2025, now selling fresh ayran and the farm’s own lager.
- Construction is ongoing on the new Kızılay Square pedestrianisation project – expect some diversions around the Güvenpark area until late 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to C-42, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an interior-facing room on a middle floor (3rd to 5th). The building has a lift, so floors 3-5 are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms: noise from the lobby, street, and lift lobby will be constant. Also avoid top-floor rooms (if 6th or higher) due to possible lift machinery noise and summer heat rising.
Best views
Given the address in central Ankara, rooms facing away from the main street offer a view of a quieter side street or courtyard. No noteworthy panorama, but a side-facing window gives more natural light and less traffic glare.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are the quietest, as they are above street hubbub but below any rooftop equipment or penthouse functions.
🔊 Noise notes
Ankara's main boulevards are busy with cars, buses, and motorbikes from morning until late evening. The hotel's location on a named street means constant traffic hum. Also, nearby cafes and shops generate foot traffic noise at ground level.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask the front desk about free street parking after 8pm — many side streets in Ankara don't charge overnight. 2. Request a room on the side of the building that does NOT face the main street; the difference in noise is significant.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — C-42
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speeds 20 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login constraint, just accept terms on browser splash page
Single lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary print copies of Hürriyet and Daily Sabah in the lobby each morning; no digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1980s block with original stone facade facing Cinnah Caddesi
Check-in from 14:00 (early bag-drop from 10:00, no charge). Check-out by 11:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 150 TRY, after 14:00 charged half-night rate (subject to availability on weekdays; weekends sometimes more flexible)
Free luggage storage available at the front desk for same-day drop-off and collection
Step-free entrance via a ramp at the side door; wheelchair-accessible lift to all floors, but no specially adapted bathrooms. Call ahead if you need a ground-floor room
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at Kuğulu Park (Sokak 34, 5 min walk), open 24h, 120 TRY per night. No EV charging on site
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax applied to 3-star properties in Ankara)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via credit card; 100 TRY incidental hold on card at check-in, refunded on departure if no extras
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Mosque: Yıldız Camii (502 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Mahmut Üzüncü Camii (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Şehitler Camii (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Sante Park AVM — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Papatya Parkı — 683 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Denizbank — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Gölbaşı Toki Eczane — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs at major banks (Garanti, İşbank) for decent rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Ankara Esenboğa Airport or tourist areas, as they give poor rates and high fees.
Credit and debit cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless payments (including Apple Pay/Google Pay) work in most chain stores and cafes. Smaller street vendors and taxis may prefer cash.
Restaurants: round up the bill or leave 10% for good service (not expected at cheap eateries). Taxis: round up to the nearest 5–10 TL. Hotel staff: 10–20 TL per bag for porters, 10–20 TL daily for housekeeping.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A Turkish coffee or filter coffee from a street-side kiosk or bakkal costs around 20–30 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local esnaf lokantası (workers' canteen) with ayran is 60–90 TL.
A main course (like Adana kebap or çorba + köfte) at a mid-range lokanta runs 100–150 TL.
In the Kızılay and Ulus areas, look for simit carts (10 TL), midye dolma stalls, and döner dükkanlar (sandwich 40–60 TL).
Discount chains BIM, A101, and ŞOK are everywhere—basic groceries (bread, eggs, cheese, bottled water) are cheapest here.
Kızılay's main streets and Çankaya's shopping arcades have high-street brands (LC Waikiki, DeFacto) plus local discount clothing stores; visit the Salı Pazarı (Tuesday market) in Altındağ for very cheap clothes.
Get an AnkaraKart (5 TL, sold at kiosks and metro stations) – a single bus/metro ride costs 7.50 TL; use the EGO bus or metro from airport (35 TL vs 500+ TL taxi).
Eat at esnaf lokantaları (worker canteens) for set-menu lunch under 70 TL. Fill your AnkaraKart at automated machines (avoid tourist-top-up fees). Avoid sit-down restaurants on Tunali Hilmi Caddesi – prices are inflated for tourists.
É bom saber — 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 C-42
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Denizbank — 220 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Gölbaşı Toki Eczane — 186 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at C-42?
Request an interior-facing room on a middle floor (3rd to 5th). The building has a lift, so floors 3-5 are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at C-42?
Avoid ground-floor rooms: noise from the lobby, street, and lift lobby will be constant. Also avoid top-floor rooms (if 6th or higher) due to possible lift machinery noise and summer heat rising.
Is C-42 noisy?
Ankara's main boulevards are busy with cars, buses, and motorbikes from morning until late evening. The hotel's location on a named street means constant traffic hum. Also, nearby cafes and shops generate foot traffic noise at ground level.
Which rooms have the best views at C-42?
Given the address in central Ankara, rooms facing away from the main street offer a view of a quieter side street or courtyard. No noteworthy panorama, but a side-facing window gives more natural light and less traffic glare.
What are insider tips for staying at C-42?
1. If you arrive by car, ask the front desk about free street parking after 8pm — many side streets in Ankara don't charge overnight. 2. Request a room on the side of the building that does NOT face the main street; the difference in noise is significant.
What time is check-in at C-42?
Check-in at C-42 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does C-42 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, typical speeds 20 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login constraint, just accept terms on browser splash page
Is there a city or tourist tax at C-42?
None (no city tax applied to 3-star properties in Ankara)
Where can I eat cheaply near C-42?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local esnaf lokantası (workers' canteen) with ayran is 60–90 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from C-42?
Get an AnkaraKart (5 TL, sold at kiosks and metro stations) – a single bus/metro ride costs 7.50 TL; use the EGO bus or metro from airport (35 TL vs 500+ TL taxi).
When is the best time to visit Ankara?
May, September and early October offer warm days (20–25°C), low humidity and blue skies, with fewer tourists than high summer.
Principais atrações em 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.