Your stay — Kaçkar Resort Otel
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The Property — Kaçkar Resort Otel
A functional three-star perched above the Rize coastline, the Kaçkar Resort Otel feels more like a reliable base camp than a destination in itself. The lobby is clean and modest, with a small seating area and a reception desk that handles check-ins efficiently rather than warmly. Its USP is straightforward: decent rooms with views of the Black Sea or the Kaçkar mountains, and a location that puts you 15 minutes from Rize centre without the city noise. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean room and a breakfast buffet, and who plan to spend most of their time hiking or driving along the coast.
Chronicles of Rize
Rize was a small Laz fishing and trading port until the 20th century, when the Turkish government aggressively promoted tea cultivation in the 1940s. The surrounding hillsides were terraced for tea, and Rize grew into the country's tea capital, processing over 60% of Turkey's black tea. The old town has a few Ottoman-era wooden houses, but post-1990 concrete apartment blocks dominate today. Culturally, Rize remains proudly Laz and conservative, with a strong tea identity visible in the Çaykur factory tours and the tea-scented air. The city's contemporary identity is a mix of agricultural pragmatism and a slow-growing tourism sector focused on the Kaçkar Mountains.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rize guide →Best months
June and September offer the best balance: mild temperatures (18–24°C), lower rainfall than July, and fewer domestic tourists on summer break.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month, driven by school holidays and domestic travellers escaping the inland heat. Hotel prices jump 30–50% from June, and advance booking is essential. No major festival, but the Rize Tea Festival sometimes falls in early July.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best shoulder months. May is green and rainy but hotels are 40% cheaper; October sees autumn colours and empty hiking trails. Both avoid the July-August crush.
Weather & packing
Rize is one of Turkey's wettest cities, averaging 2300mm of rain a year, and July afternoons often bring sudden downpours. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry trousers; leave sandals at home – you'll need grip for wet streets.
Live City Briefing — Rize
- The Rize-Artvin Airport (closed until 2025) still has limited flights; most visitors arrive via Trabzon Airport (1.5 hours east), which started direct flights from Istanbul and Ankara.
- The new Rize Cable Car to the tea gardens above the city opened in 2024; it reduces the hike time but queues can be long on summer weekends.
- Several mountain roads to Kaçkar hiking trails were widened in early 2026 – check with the hotel for current conditions, as landslides occasionally close sections after heavy rain.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kaçkar Resort Otel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the back garden side (south). These floors sit above street noise yet below any potential rooftop issues, and the garden aspect is generally quieter than the road front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise from Rize's traffic and pedestrian activity) and any room directly above the main entrance or the lone lift shaft. Also skip rooms facing the front street — the road carries local traffic, delivery vans, and early-morning market activity.
Best views
For views of the surrounding Rize hills and green tea fields, ask for a south-facing or west-facing room on floor 3 or 4. Front-facing rooms look into the street; back rooms offer a more calm, natural panorama.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — high enough to buffer street sound, but not so high that lift machinery or roof vents become an issue. Floor 2 is acceptable but can still catch street rumble from the first floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Rize's main roads see steady traffic, including buses and lorries, starting early. The hotel's street-side rooms will pick up this noise. The lift is a single unit, so doors closing and the motor may be audible from nearby rooms on any floor. Breakfast service generates clatter on the ground floor from around 07:30.
Insider tips
Parking is likely on-street or in a small lot, so arrive early if you have a car. Check-in after 14:00 to avoid the queue; ask at the front desk for a room on a higher floor with a 'manzara' (view) to the hills — this often costs nothing extra if rooms are available.
- 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 — Kaçkar Resort Otel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 15 Mbps download speed, no login required
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; print copies of Hürriyet and Sabah available at reception each morning
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available free from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs TRY 150
Free storage available at the front desk for same-day arrivals and departures
Step-free access at main entrance via ramp; lift access to all floors; no accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms
On-site unsecured parking for 20 cars, free of charge; nearest public car park is 200 m away, TRY 30 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: TRY 10 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required via bank transfer or credit card; TRY 200 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Ayder Cami (607 m · ~8 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Ayder Sağlık Ocağı — 624 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Change money at banks or official exchange offices in Rize city centre; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common in urban areas but carry cash for small vendors and rural spots.
Restaurants: round up or leave 10% for good service. Taxis: round up to nearest lira. Hotel staff: small tip (10–20 TRY) for porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish çay (black tea) from a local çay bahçesi: around 10–20 TRY.
Lahmacun or döner dürüm from a neighbourhood bistro: roughly 60–100 TRY.
A main course of pide (Turkish pizza) or kebab at a casual lokanta: about 80–150 TRY.
Simit (sesame bread ring) from street carts; balık ekmek (fish sandwich) sold near the harbour in Rize city centre.
BİM, A101, and Şok are the main discount supermarket chains in this area.
Rize has a few high-street chains like LC Waikiki and DeFacto; also check the covered market (kapalı çarşı) for local fabrics and bargain clothing.
Minibuses (dolmuş) within Rize city: about 10–15 TRY per ride. From Trabzon Airport (nearest airport) take the Havaş shuttle to Rize (approx 120–150 TRY) or a shared minibus from the airport terminal.
Eat at lokantas (small eateries) away from tourist spots; use dolmuş instead of taxis; buy fresh produce from local markets rather than supermarkets.
Good to know — Rize
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.17 · 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 Kaçkar Resort Otel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Ayder Sağlık Ocağı — 624 m · ~8 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 Kaçkar Resort Otel?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the back garden side (south). These floors sit above street noise yet below any potential rooftop issues, and the garden aspect is generally quieter than the road front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kaçkar Resort Otel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise from Rize's traffic and pedestrian activity) and any room directly above the main entrance or the lone lift shaft. Also skip rooms facing the front street — the road carries local traffic, delivery vans, and early-morning market activity.
Is Kaçkar Resort Otel noisy?
Rize's main roads see steady traffic, including buses and lorries, starting early. The hotel's street-side rooms will pick up this noise. The lift is a single unit, so doors closing and the motor may be audible from nearby rooms on any floor. Breakfast service generates clatter on the ground floor from around 07:30.
Which rooms have the best views at Kaçkar Resort Otel?
For views of the surrounding Rize hills and green tea fields, ask for a south-facing or west-facing room on floor 3 or 4. Front-facing rooms look into the street; back rooms offer a more calm, natural panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at Kaçkar Resort Otel?
Parking is likely on-street or in a small lot, so arrive early if you have a car. Check-in after 14:00 to avoid the queue; ask at the front desk for a room on a higher floor with a 'manzara' (view) to the hills — this often costs nothing extra if rooms are available.
What time is check-in at Kaçkar Resort Otel?
Check-in at Kaçkar Resort Otel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kaçkar Resort Otel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 15 Mbps download speed, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kaçkar Resort Otel?
TRY 10 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Kaçkar Resort Otel?
Lahmacun or döner dürüm from a neighbourhood bistro: roughly 60–100 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kaçkar Resort Otel?
Minibuses (dolmuş) within Rize city: about 10–15 TRY per ride. From Trabzon Airport (nearest airport) take the Havaş shuttle to Rize (approx 120–150 TRY) or a shared minibus from the airport terminal.
When is the best time to visit Rize?
June and September offer the best balance: mild temperatures (18–24°C), lower rainfall than July, and fewer domestic tourists on summer break.
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.