🇹🇷 Rize, Turkey
Şimal
📍 5, Karadeniz Caddesi, Rize
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Your stay — Şimal
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Sahil Camii (88 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Müftü Mahallesi Camii (523 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Dalyan Camii (564 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: İlahiyat Camii (586 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Rize Şimal AVM — 459 m · ~6 min walk
Tuzcuoğlu Memişağa Parkı — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Rize Atatürk Evi Müzesi — 592 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Halkbank — 334 m · ~4 min walk
Sahil Eczanesi — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Miraç Market — 244 m · ~3 min walk
Rize Otogar — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Good to know — Rize
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺46.98 · 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 Şimal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Halkbank — 334 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Sahil Eczanesi — 220 m · ~3 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Şimal?
Check-in at Şimal is from null. Check-out is by null.
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.