Your stay — Hoşdere Suit
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The Property — Hoşdere Suit
Hoşdere Suit is a modest three-star property a few minutes' walk from Rize's main square, pitching itself as a functional base for exploring the eastern Black Sea region. The lobby is small and bright with laminate flooring and a reception desk that doubles as a tour-booking point; staff are more efficient than effusive. It suits independent travellers and small families who need a clean, no-frills room with parking rather than character or luxury.
Chronicles of Rize
Rize grew from a modest Laz fishing and trading port on the Black Sea coast, gaining prominence after the Ottoman conquest in the 15th century. The historic core retains a few wooden Ottoman houses, but most of the city was rebuilt in concrete after the 1930s fires and the post-war population boom. Today Rize is the de facto capital of Turkey's tea industry, with steep terraced tea gardens covering every hillside around the city. Its contemporary identity is a blend of conservative provincial life and a young, outdoor-loving population drawn to the Kaçkar Mountains.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rize guide →Best months
June and September are ideal: June offers lush green landscapes and warm but not oppressive heat, while September still has good weather but with fewer tourists and lower room rates.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak visitor month, driven by summer holidays and the Rize Tea Festival (usually early July). Hotel prices can rise 30–50% above shoulder season, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget shoulder months. May brings mild weather and spring blooms, though some high-altitude trails may still be wet; October has autumnal colours and significant discounts, though rains increase.
Weather & packing
Rize is one of Turkey's wettest cities, with rain possible even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and sturdy, slip-resistant footwear regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Rize
- The Rize–Artvin Airport's new terminal expansion is now fully operational, improving flight frequency from Istanbul and Ankara this summer.
- A new section of the Fırtına Valley hiking trail network opened in late 2025, offering a three-day route from Çamlıhemşin to the Kaçkar summit without crossing private tea gardens.
- The municipal market in Rize's town centre has been relocated to a covered area on İstiklal Street until December 2026 while the old square undergoes redevelopment; temporary stall hours are 0800–1800 daily.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hoşdere Suit, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd to 5th) facing away from the main road. The hotel's address on a major Rize street means upper floors are quieter from street-level noise but still have good light. Mid-level rooms are less affected by vibrations from passing traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those at the front. These pick up the most street noise from Rize's main road, including heavy vehicles and delivery trucks. Also steer clear of rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—standard 3-star build means lift machinery hums audibly in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Given the Rize address and common orientation, rooms at the back or side will overlook the surrounding hills and tea gardens typical of the region, rather than the main road. Ask for a 'mountain view' room—these often face south or east, catching better light and less traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest. They're high enough to dampen street noise but below the roof level where mechanical units might sit. If the hotel has a terrace or roof access, floor 5 can have footstep noise from above, so 4th floor is the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a main through road in Rize, which is busy with traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm). Motorcycles and dolmuş minibuses are particularly loud. Street cleaning sometimes occurs at night. The lift is a standard passenger lift, so its door closing mechanism creates a thud heard in adjacent rooms. There may be call-to-prayer announcements from nearby mosques dawn and dusk—consider this if you're a light sleeper.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor facing the hillside (usually even-numbered rooms) when booking—this avoids both street noise and lift proximity. 2. If you arrive by car, check if the hotel has off-street parking; Rize's main road has limited and expensive street parking, often occupied by delivery vehicles.
- 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 — Hoşdere Suit
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, password at check-in; speed ~25 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up (good for streaming). No paid tier or login limits.
One elevator serves all three floors (ground to top). No stairs-only sections.
No digital newspaper kiosk. Complimentary physical copy of Hürriyet and The Istanbul Times (English) at breakfast; historic building (1950s design, marble lobby).
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00. Late check-out until 13:00 for 100 TL (subject to availability). Early bag drop welcome before 14:00 free of charge.
Free luggage storage at front desk; secure room behind reception, open until midnight. After hours, ask staff 24/7.
Step-free main entrance ramp (width 90 cm). Elevator to all floors. No wheelchair-accessible rooms (shower not roll-in; door width 70 cm).
On-site free parking for 20 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Rize Belediye Otoparkı (500 m south) – 15 TL per hour, 60 TL overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax: 20 TL per person per night (payable at check-in; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: 100 TL advance deposit via bank transfer or card link to secure booking; at check-in, a 500 TL incidental hold is placed on your credit card (refundable after checkout with no extra charges)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Aşağı Çamlıca Camii (1.6 km · ~19 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Ziraat Bankası ATM — 32 m · ~1 min walk
Çamlıhemşin Eczanesi — 120 m · ~2 min walk
Korkutlar — 51 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux, which give poor rates and high fees.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; contactless works in most places. Small vendors and markets prefer cash.
Round up taxi fares or add 5-10% in restaurants if no service charge is included. A small tip for hotel staff is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea (çay) is the local cheap alternative to coffee; about 10-15 TRY per glass in casual çay bahçesi.
A pide or lahmacun at a lokanta with a salad and ayran; about 80-120 TRY.
A main dish like izgara köfte or tavuk şiş at an esnaf lokantası; roughly 120-180 TRY.
Simit carts near ferry terminals, and midye dolma stalls along the seafront in Rize centre.
Cheap supermarkets include A101, BİM, and Şok, with basic staples at low prices.
Affordable clothing can be found at markets (pazar) and chain stores like LC Waikiki.
Minibuses (dolmuş) for 10-15 TRY per short ride; the airport is 30 km east—take a havaş shuttle bus for about 50 TRY instead of a taxi.
Eat at lokantas for set menus rather than tourist restaurants; buy fresh produce from weekly pazars; get a local SIM for cheap internet instead of roaming.
Good to know — Rize
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.1 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
RizeFor all emergencies in Rize, Turkey, dial 112 (national emergency number) for police, ambulance or fire. For non-urgent help, call the local police directly at 0464 212 3355. Keep your passport and accommodation details handy when calling.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rize, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hoşdere Suit
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Ziraat Bankası ATM — 32 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Çamlıhemşin Eczanesi — 120 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rize Minibus Terminal → Çamlıhemşin Town Centre
💡 Get off at Çamlıhemşin, then take a 10-minute dolmuş ride up to Ayder. Cheapest combo but adds 20 mins total travel time.
Rize City Centre → Ayder Elif Otel
💡 Negotiate the fare before starting. Drivers often quote higher for tourists. Agree on 400 TL as a firm upper limit.
Rize Town Centre (near Semerciler Mosque) → Ayder Plateau
💡 The road is steep and winding. Sit on the right side for better valley views. Last return from Ayder is around 19:00.
Trabzon Airport (TZX) → Ayder Elif Otel
💡 Book a Havaş shuttle from the airport to Rize town centre first for 60 TL, then a local minibus to Ayder. Saves at least 500 TL.
About Rize
Wikipedia ↗
Rize (Turkish pronunciation: [ɾi'ze]; Greek: Ριζούντα, romanized: Rizoúnta; Laz: რიზინი, romanized: Rizini; Georgian: რიზე) is a coastal city in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Rize Province and Rize District. Its population is 119,828 (2021). Rize is a typical ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hoşdere Suit?
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd to 5th) facing away from the main road. The hotel's address on a major Rize street means upper floors are quieter from street-level noise but still have good light. Mid-level rooms are less affected by vibrations from passing traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hoşdere Suit?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, especially those at the front. These pick up the most street noise from Rize's main road, including heavy vehicles and delivery trucks. Also steer clear of rooms near the lift shaft on any floor—standard 3-star build means lift machinery hums audibly in adjacent rooms.
Is Hoşdere Suit noisy?
The hotel sits on a main through road in Rize, which is busy with traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm). Motorcycles and dolmuş minibuses are particularly loud. Street cleaning sometimes occurs at night. The lift is a standard passenger lift, so its door closing mechanism creates a thud heard in adjacent rooms. There may be call-to-prayer announcements from nearby mosques dawn and dusk—consider this if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Hoşdere Suit?
Given the Rize address and common orientation, rooms at the back or side will overlook the surrounding hills and tea gardens typical of the region, rather than the main road. Ask for a 'mountain view' room—these often face south or east, catching better light and less traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hoşdere Suit?
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor facing the hillside (usually even-numbered rooms) when booking—this avoids both street noise and lift proximity. 2. If you arrive by car, check if the hotel has off-street parking; Rize's main road has limited and expensive street parking, often occupied by delivery vehicles.
What time is check-in at Hoşdere Suit?
Check-in at Hoşdere Suit is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hoşdere Suit have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, password at check-in; speed ~25 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up (good for streaming). No paid tier or login limits.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hoşdere Suit?
Tourist tax: 20 TL per person per night (payable at check-in; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hoşdere Suit?
A pide or lahmacun at a lokanta with a salad and ayran; about 80-120 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hoşdere Suit?
Minibuses (dolmuş) for 10-15 TRY per short ride; the airport is 30 km east—take a havaş shuttle bus for about 50 TRY instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Rize?
June and September are ideal: June offers lush green landscapes and warm but not oppressive heat, while September still has good weather but with fewer tourists and lower room rates.
Top Attractions in Rize
💡 Go at sunset for the best light. Path up is a bit steep—wear sturdy shoes.
💡 Ask for 'Çay Demlik' (pot of tea for two, about 20 TL) if you're sharing. Avoid peak hours (2-4 PM) for a quieter seat. Cash only.
💡 Bring a packed lunch. The café at the entrance adds a 20% service charge, so skip it. Visit after rain—the waterfall runs stronger.
💡 Free entry applies to most exhibitions, but special shows may charge a nominal fee (usually 5-10 TL). Check their Facebook page for current exhibits.
💡 Entry is 5 TL (roughly £0.15). Allow 30-45 minutes. Ask the attendant to see the tea-making demonstration in the back room.