Your stay — Vesila Hotel
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The Property — Vesila Hotel
The Vesila Hotel sits on Rize’s main artery, Atatürk Caddesi, with a bright, practical lobby that nods to the region’s tea culture. It’s a no-fuss 3-star geared toward travellers who want a clean, central base rather than boutique charm. The clientele is a mix of business visitors and domestic tourists using it as a launchpad for the Kaçkar Mountains. If you’re after a reliable, mid-range spot within walking distance of the bazaar and the coastal promenade, this fills the brief.
Chronicles of Rize
Rize was a minor Byzantine and then Ottoman port, growing in the 19th century when the Ottomans pushed Laz tea cultivation as a cash crop. After the republic, government initiatives turned the entire province into a tea monoculture, with Rize town becoming the processing and export hub. Today, the skyline is a dense tumble of concrete apartment blocks climbing the hillsides, anchored by the prominent Merkez Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi. Culturally, the city is notably conservative, with Laz and Hemşin traditions still visible in local music and the weekly Çay Festivali in July.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rize guide →Best months
June and September offer warm, often sunny weather (20-25°C) with fewer domestic tourists than July–August; you can hike without the holiday crush.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak, driven by school holidays and the Rize Çay Festivali (first week), which brings crowds and doubles hotel prices. August remains busy but slightly quieter.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget shoulder months: milder temps (15-20°C), frequent but short-lived rain, very few tourists, and rates at half of July.
Weather & packing
Rize is one of Turkey’s wettest cities, averaging over 200 rainy days a year, so a lightweight waterproof jacket is non-negotiable even in summer. Pack a pair of sturdy walking shoes – hills are steep and pavements can be slick.
Live City Briefing — Rize
- The Rize–Artvin Airport opened in 2022, cutting transfer time from Trabzon from 2.5 hours to 40 minutes; minibus services to the city centre are now regular.
- Trabzon–Rize coastal highway widening works continue near İyidere, causing occasional 20-minute delays – check live traffic on the KGM app before driving.
- The 2026 Çay Festivali runs July 5–7; book the Vesila well ahead if you plan to attend, as Atatürk Caddesi fills with street stalls and concerts.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Vesila Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor. At a 3-star hotel in Rize, upper floors reduce street-level noise from the main road and are less likely to have foot traffic from the lobby or breakfast room. These floors also give a better chance of a view over the surrounding hills or the Black Sea, depending on orientation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor. They’re closest to the street, the reception area, and possibly the breakfast hall, so noise from check-ins, luggage trolleys, and early-morning clatter is almost certain. Also skip any room directly above the entrance or the service lift, if you can spot it at check-in.
Best views
Rize is hilly and close to the Black Sea. If the hotel faces south-west, you might get a view of the tea plantations on the slopes; if it faces north, you’ll see the sea. Ask specifically for a ‘sea-view room’ – many 3-star hotels here use this as a marketing term. Side rooms may overlook neighbouring buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest here. The building is modest – likely 4 or 5 floors – so these are high enough to escape street rumble but not so high that you’re near any roof-top equipment or lift motor room.
🔊 Noise notes
Rize’s main road (D010) runs through the city centre and carries heavy local traffic, including minibuses and trucks. Street noise is constant during the day and tapers off only late at night. The hotel’s bar may have music until midnight on weekends. Also, early morning call to prayer from nearby mosques is audible across the city.
Insider tips
1. Parking in Rize is tight. Call ahead to ask if the hotel has a reserved lot – otherwise they’ll direct you to street parking which can be a 5-minute walk. 2. Request a room on the back side of the building (away from the main road) if you’re a light sleeper; the view may be less impressive but the quiet is worth it.
- 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 — Vesila Hotel
Free for all guests; speeds average 20 Mbps, no login or password required
Single lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows Turkish news channels
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 if room is ready first. Late check-out until 12:00 costs TL 150, after 12:00 full night charge
Free for day of arrival and departure; after checkout storage TL 50 per bag per hour
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no grab rails in bathrooms; narrow door frames in standard rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 200 m at Rize Belediye Otopark, TL 80 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment due at booking; a TL 200 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Ayder Cami (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 614 m · ~8 min walk
Ayder Sağlık Ocağı — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs in Rize town centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Trabzon Airport or tourist spots as they add heavy commission and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is essential for market stalls, small lokantas and dolmuş drivers.
Round up the bill in restaurants or leave 5-10% for good service; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest lira; hotel staff appreciate 10-20 TRY for porter service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish çay (black tea) from a local çay bahçesi costs around 10-15 TRY; filter coffee at a simple café is about 25-30 TRY.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local lokanta, including a glass of ayran, costs 70-90 TRY.
A main course of grilled köfte or tavuk şiş at a basic ocakbaşı with bread and salad is 130-170 TRY.
Along the coastal road in Rize centre and near the bazaar, you'll find stalls selling simit (sesame rings – 5-10 TRY), fresh corn (10-15 TRY) and boiled mısır.
BİM and A101 are the budget supermarket chains; Şok is another common discount grocer in the area.
For affordable high-street shopping, head to the Uzundere Caddesi area in Rize town; the weekly market (pazar) near the bazaar has cheap clothing and household goods.
Dolmuş (shared minibus) is the cheapest way around Rize city, at 7-10 TRY per ride; from Trabzon Airport, take the Havaş shuttle (about 80-100 TRY) to Rize otogar, then a dolmuş to your final stop.
Eat at lokantas serving fixed-price menü (soup, main, rice, salad) for lunch; buy çay and snacks from supermarkets rather than tourist cafes; use dolmuş instead of taxis for short trips.
Good to know — Rize
Type C/F · 230V
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$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 Vesila Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 614 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Ayder Sağlık Ocağı — 1.2 km · ~15 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 Vesila Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor. At a 3-star hotel in Rize, upper floors reduce street-level noise from the main road and are less likely to have foot traffic from the lobby or breakfast room. These floors also give a better chance of a view over the surrounding hills or the Black Sea, depending on orientation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Vesila Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor. They’re closest to the street, the reception area, and possibly the breakfast hall, so noise from check-ins, luggage trolleys, and early-morning clatter is almost certain. Also skip any room directly above the entrance or the service lift, if you can spot it at check-in.
Is Vesila Hotel noisy?
Rize’s main road (D010) runs through the city centre and carries heavy local traffic, including minibuses and trucks. Street noise is constant during the day and tapers off only late at night. The hotel’s bar may have music until midnight on weekends. Also, early morning call to prayer from nearby mosques is audible across the city.
Which rooms have the best views at Vesila Hotel?
Rize is hilly and close to the Black Sea. If the hotel faces south-west, you might get a view of the tea plantations on the slopes; if it faces north, you’ll see the sea. Ask specifically for a ‘sea-view room’ – many 3-star hotels here use this as a marketing term. Side rooms may overlook neighbouring buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Vesila Hotel?
1. Parking in Rize is tight. Call ahead to ask if the hotel has a reserved lot – otherwise they’ll direct you to street parking which can be a 5-minute walk. 2. Request a room on the back side of the building (away from the main road) if you’re a light sleeper; the view may be less impressive but the quiet is worth it.
What time is check-in at Vesila Hotel?
Check-in at Vesila Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Vesila Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speeds average 20 Mbps, no login or password required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Vesila Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Vesila Hotel?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local lokanta, including a glass of ayran, costs 70-90 TRY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Vesila Hotel?
Dolmuş (shared minibus) is the cheapest way around Rize city, at 7-10 TRY per ride; from Trabzon Airport, take the Havaş shuttle (about 80-100 TRY) to Rize otogar, then a dolmuş to your final stop.
When is the best time to visit Rize?
June and September offer warm, often sunny weather (20-25°C) with fewer domestic tourists than July–August; you can hike without the holiday crush.
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.