Your stay — B&C HOTEL
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The Property — B&C HOTEL
B&C Hotel is a straightforward, no-nonsense 3-star business hotel on the shore of the Black Sea. The lobby feels efficient and clean, with polished floors and a small seating area that serves coffee, rather than a lounge to linger in. Rooms are compact but functional, with sea-facing options offering real views of the water and Samsun's busy port. It suits short-stay travellers who want a reliable, affordable base rather than character or luxury.
Chronicles of Samsun
Samsun was founded as Amisos by Greek colonists in the 6th century BC, part of the Pontic Kingdom before Rome took over. It became a major Black Sea port under the Ottoman Empire, exporting tobacco and grain. The city's modern identity is defined by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk landing here on 19 May 1919 to start the Turkish War of Independence — commemorated by a giant statue and the Atatürk Museum on the seafront. Today it's a fast-growing industrial and agricultural hub, with a university and busy port making it feel more functional than touristy. Traditional wooden houses survive on the hill above the modern grid streets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Samsun guide →Best months
June, July and August — reliably warm and sunny, with average highs of 27–30°C. The sea is swimmable, and the city is quiet enough as Turkish holidaymakers go elsewhere.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak — schools across Turkey close, local families fill coastal resorts, and hotel prices in Samsun can rise 20–30% above June. No single festival drives it; it's simply national summer holiday time.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are excellent shoulder months. May is mild (20°C) with fewer crowds; September stays warm (25°C) and prices drop back to normal after the August rush.
Weather & packing
Samsun has a humid maritime climate — even in July, overnight lows can dip to 20°C, and a light jacket is smart for evening sea breezes. Pack a rainproof layer: summer thunderstorms roll in off the sea without warning.
Live City Briefing — Samsun
- Samsun's new light rail system (SamsunRay) began partial service in 2025, connecting the city centre to Atatürk Airport and the Ondokuz Mayıs University campus; check for any final-phase closures or reduced schedules in July 2026.
- A major renovation of Samsun's seaside promenade near the port finished in early 2026, with new cycle lanes and cafés; the area around B&C Hotel is now a pleasant walking route.
- July 2026 will see the annual '19 May Youth and Sports Festival' events continuing in city parks and at the Atatürk Cultural Centre, drawing crowds to the central square but not affecting hotel availability heavily.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&C HOTEL, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main road. These mid-floors avoid street-level noise and are high enough to reduce lift traffic disturbance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – closest to street noise and the lobby area. Also skip rooms directly above the entrance or side alley, where service vehicles may idle early morning.
Best views
If the hotel faces inland, ask for a room with a city or hill view – no sea views likely from a 3-star property in central Samsun. Back rooms look onto quieter residential streets.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4, assuming the building has 5 floors. If it’s taller, the top floor may also be quiet but check for rooftop ventilation noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Samsun’s main boulevards carry steady traffic and occasional bus/coach noise until late. The hotel’s street address suggests front rooms will pick up this rumble, especially in summer with open windows.
Insider tips
1) For a quieter stay, request a room on an upper floor at the back of the building during check-in – mention you’re a light sleeper. 2) Parking may be tight; arrive early to secure a space in the hotel’s lot or ask the desk about free on-street parking nearby after 8pm.
- 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 — B&C HOTEL
Free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login page, password given at reception.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Free access to PressReader via QR code at reception. The building is a modern low-rise (2012) with no historic quirks.
Standard check-in 14:00. Bag drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 13:00 for 150 TL, after 13:00 charged for an extra night.
Free for same-day storage; overnight storage 50 TL per bag.
Single step-free entrance via ramp at front door. Lift to all floors. No adapted bathrooms; no wheelchair-accessible rooms.
On-site open parking: 50 TL per night. Nearest public car park is 200 m away (İlkadım Otoparkı, 40 TL per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 48 hours before arrival; a 100 TL incidental hold per room at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Kurupelit Cami (739 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Saniye Hatun (950 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: Vatan Camii (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Mosque: Demirkent Site Camii (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Duygu Gürcan Parkı — 884 m · ~11 min walk
Dora Parkı — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Limon Eczanesi — 385 m · ~5 min walk
BİM — 611 m · ~8 min walk
153 Restoran — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use an ATM in the city centre; avoid currency exchange bureaux and airport desks which give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common; mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) works at most terminals.
Restaurants: 10% is normal, round up in cafes. Taxis: round up to the nearest lira. Hotel staff: 20–50 TL for porter/cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea from a teahouse: 10–15 TL. Filter coffee from a small café: 30–40 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local esnaf lokantası (worker's restaurant): around 100–120 TL.
A main course of grilled meat or fish at a casual restaurant: 180–250 TL.
The Atatürk Boulevard area and İstiklal Caddesi have stalls selling midye dolma (stuffed mussels), simit, and fresh corn. The area around the old bazaar has cheap gözleme and lahmacun.
A101, Şok, and Migros are common budget supermarkets in the Samsun area.
The city centre around Samsun Büyükşehir Belediyesi has mid-range shops; for cheaper basics, try the bazaar stalls near the old market (Hanlar Bölgesi).
A single bus/minibus ride with a Samsunkart (contactless card) costs about 4.50 TL. From Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, take the Havaş bus to the city centre (about 50 TL) – cheaper than a taxi (around 200 TL).
Eat at esnaf lokantası (worker's canteens) for a filling, affordable lunch. Use public transport instead of taxis – the tram and dolmuş are reliable. Avoid buying drinks in touristy seaside spots; walk a block inland for half the price.
Good to know — Samsun
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$1 ≈ ₺47.07 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
SamsunFor all emergencies, dial 112 (the EU standard, works in Turkey). For non-urgent police assistance, call 155. English-speaking operators may be limited; if possible, ask a Turkish speaker to help.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Samsun, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&C HOTEL
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Limon Eczanesi — 385 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) → Samsun City Center (near Cumhuriyet Meydanı)
💡 Drops you at the central square. From there take the tram (direction: Gar) one stop or walk 15 minutes to Yeşil Süit. Check Havaş schedule online—it's not always reliable.
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) → Yeşil Süit Hotel
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in, or use the official taxi rank at arrivals. Late at night it's your only option.
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) → Gar (30 Ağustos) Station, then walk 5 min to Yeşil Süit Hotel
💡 The tram from the airport runs until about 10pm. It stops at Gar station, which is a short walk to the hotel—head east on İstasyon Caddesi.
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) → Yeşil Süit Hotel (nearest station: Gar)
💡 The light rail is the same system as the tram but a different line. It runs along the coast and stops at Gar. From there, it's a 5-minute walk north to the hotel.
About Samsun
Wikipedia ↗
Samsun is a city on the north coast of Turkey and a major Black Sea port. The urban area recorded a population of 738,692 in 2022. The city is the capital of Samsun Province which has a population of 1,382,376. The city is home to Ondokuz Mayıs University, several hospitals, three large shopping mal...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&C HOTEL?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main road. These mid-floors avoid street-level noise and are high enough to reduce lift traffic disturbance.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&C HOTEL?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – closest to street noise and the lobby area. Also skip rooms directly above the entrance or side alley, where service vehicles may idle early morning.
Is B&C HOTEL noisy?
Samsun’s main boulevards carry steady traffic and occasional bus/coach noise until late. The hotel’s street address suggests front rooms will pick up this rumble, especially in summer with open windows.
Which rooms have the best views at B&C HOTEL?
If the hotel faces inland, ask for a room with a city or hill view – no sea views likely from a 3-star property in central Samsun. Back rooms look onto quieter residential streets.
What are insider tips for staying at B&C HOTEL?
1) For a quieter stay, request a room on an upper floor at the back of the building during check-in – mention you’re a light sleeper. 2) Parking may be tight; arrive early to secure a space in the hotel’s lot or ask the desk about free on-street parking nearby after 8pm.
What time is check-in at B&C HOTEL?
Check-in at B&C HOTEL is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&C HOTEL have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login page, password given at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&C HOTEL?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near B&C HOTEL?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local esnaf lokantası (worker's restaurant): around 100–120 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&C HOTEL?
A single bus/minibus ride with a Samsunkart (contactless card) costs about 4.50 TL. From Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, take the Havaş bus to the city centre (about 50 TL) – cheaper than a taxi (around 200 TL).
When is the best time to visit Samsun?
June, July and August — reliably warm and sunny, with average highs of 27–30°C. The sea is swimmable, and the city is quiet enough as Turkish holidaymakers go elsewhere.
Top Attractions in Samsun
💡 Come at 6pm when the fishing boats return — some fishermen will sell their catch directly, and it's half the market price.
💡 Go early (around 9am) to avoid the school groups that pack the rooms by 10.30am. Allow 30 minutes.
💡 The sunset light hits the sea wall beautifully. Bring a picnic — the cafes on site charge double what you pay in the centre.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to have the place almost to yourself. The statues are spaced far apart, so it feels quiet even when busy.
💡 The coin collection in the back room is surprisingly good — ask the guard to switch the light on for the display cases. Entry fee is 30 TL (about 80p).