Your stay — Kadhırga Otel
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The Property — Kadhırga Otel
The Kadhırga Otel is a straightforward 3-star business hotel near Samsun's coastal boulevard. Its lobby is clean and functional with dark leather seating, a 24-hour reception desk, and a small breakfast room off to the side. It suits travellers who want a reliable base for exploring the city or catching the ferry to the eastern Black Sea coast, rather than anyone seeking charm or luxury.
Chronicles of Samsun
Samsun was founded as the Greek colony of Amisos in the 6th century BC, later becoming a key Roman and Byzantine port. It was here that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk landed on 19 May 1919 to start the Turkish War of Independence, a date now celebrated as a national youth and sports holiday. The city’s architecture reflects its 19th-century Ottoman and early-Republican rebuilding, with wide boulevards and functional concrete blocks rather than preserved old quarters. Today it’s a busy provincial capital and port, known for its tobacco market, university, and as a gateway to the Pontic Mountains and eastern Black Sea.
Best Time to Visit
Full Samsun guide →Best months
June and September for warm, dry weather (24-28°C) and low rainfall, with fewer crowds than July and August. Late May is also pleasant if you can risk a few showers.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist months thanks to school holidays and the coastal climate. The 19 May Youth and Sports Festival on 19 May brings crowds, but July is driven mainly by domestic tourism, with hotel prices rising 20-40% above shoulder-season rates.
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer the best balance: temperatures of 15-22°C, lighter crowds, and hotel discounts of 15-30%. You’ll still get good access to sights and beaches without the summer heat.
Weather & packing
Samsun has a humid subtropical climate: summers are warm and sticky, winters mild and rainy. For mid-July, pack lightweight cotton clothes, a sun hat, and a light rain jacket or umbrella — sudden downpours are common even in summer.
Live City Briefing — Samsun
- The Samsun light rail (Tram) system now extends to the university campus, making it easier to reach the city centre from the otogar (bus station).
- New seaside restaurants have opened along the Atatürk Boulevard promenade, offering fresh fish and meze with sea views.
- Construction on the Samsun-Sarp highway upgrade continues east of the city, causing some delays on the coastal road to Ordu.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kadhırga Otel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the 2nd floor at the back of the building (away from the main road). These are quieter and offer a peek of the courtyard, no lift clatter above.
Rooms to avoid
The 1st floor near the front desk and stairs: corridor noise from check-in traffic, plus street noise if facing the street. Rooms above the ground-floor restaurant (if any) get kitchen smells and early-morning clatter.
Best views
Courtyard-facing rooms on any upper floor — not spectacular, but calm. Street-facing rooms on 3rd floor or above might catch a side-slice of sea if you're lucky, but you'll trade quiet.
Quietest floors
2nd floor and above if facing the back courtyard; otherwise 3rd or 4th floor rooms with double glazing if facing the main road.
🔊 Noise notes
Samsun's main road runs parallel to the coast with constant traffic from early morning till late evening. The hotel sits right off that street, so front-facing rooms on lower floors get bus rumble, moped noise, and street vendor calls. Back-facing rooms are much quieter. Service lift hum and stairwell door bangs can be heard on ground and 1st floor.
Insider tips
Parking is tight — arrive before 5pm to grab a spot or go for the municipal lot two blocks north. Request a back-facing room explicitly at check-in (no extra cost, simply ask). If you need the lift, avoid the 2nd floor if you're in a rush: it's shared with cleaning trolleys and can have waits.
- 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 — Kadhırga Otel
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room, 8 Mbps typical speed, no login portal after initial acceptance of terms.
One lift serves all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand. Lobby has a small TV showing Turkish news channels.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag storage allowed from 08:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of nightly rate cash or card.
Free baggage storage at reception on day of arrival and departure.
Step-free entry via side ramp at main door; a single wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor. No lift access to basement breakfast room (5 steps down).
On-site outdoor parking for 10 cars free on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearest public car park is 150 m away (İlkadım Otopark, 15 TL/hour, 90 TL overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Credit card or cash guarantee for the full stay taken at booking; a 50 TL incidental hold on a card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Çatalcam Ulu Camii (996 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: Çakırlar Cami (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Ziraat ATM — 181 m · ~2 min walk
Çatalçam Eczanesi — 895 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs inside bank branches for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Samsun airport and tourist-heavy spots near the coast — they add poor spreads.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, malls, and mid-range restaurants. Small cafes, street stalls, and minibuses are cash-only. Contactless works at larger chains.
Round up taxi fares to the nearest 10 TL; leave 5-10% at casual restaurants and 10-15% at fancier places if service charge isn't included. Give hotel porters 20-30 TL per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small Turkish çay from a local çaycı is around 10-15 TL; a filter coffee from a chain coffee shop is about 40-60 TL.
A döner dürüm or pide from a bakery or local esnaf lokantası (workers' canteen) — roughly 80-120 TL.
A main course of grilled köfte or tavuk şiş at a neighborhood ocakbaşı — around 120-160 TL.
Free-standing simit carts on İstiklal Caddesi and the central bus terminal area; also pide and lahmacun bakeries in Kale district.
Common chains: A101, Şok, and BİM — the cheapest for basics; Migros and CarrefourSA are pricier.
Outlets in Samsun Piazza Shopping Mall or budget shops along Mimar Sinan Caddesi; the weekly market at Cumhuriyet Meydanı has cheap basics.
The Samsun tram (one ride ~5 TL, single journey card) — day pass card available from tram station kiosks for about 35 TL. From the airport: take the Havaş bus (around 25 TL) to the city centre, then tram.
Good to know — Samsun
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.19 · 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 Kadhırga Otel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Ziraat ATM — 181 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Çatalçam Eczanesi — 895 m · ~11 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 Kadhırga Otel?
Rooms on the 2nd floor at the back of the building (away from the main road). These are quieter and offer a peek of the courtyard, no lift clatter above.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kadhırga Otel?
The 1st floor near the front desk and stairs: corridor noise from check-in traffic, plus street noise if facing the street. Rooms above the ground-floor restaurant (if any) get kitchen smells and early-morning clatter.
Is Kadhırga Otel noisy?
Samsun's main road runs parallel to the coast with constant traffic from early morning till late evening. The hotel sits right off that street, so front-facing rooms on lower floors get bus rumble, moped noise, and street vendor calls. Back-facing rooms are much quieter. Service lift hum and stairwell door bangs can be heard on ground and 1st floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Kadhırga Otel?
Courtyard-facing rooms on any upper floor — not spectacular, but calm. Street-facing rooms on 3rd floor or above might catch a side-slice of sea if you're lucky, but you'll trade quiet.
What are insider tips for staying at Kadhırga Otel?
Parking is tight — arrive before 5pm to grab a spot or go for the municipal lot two blocks north. Request a back-facing room explicitly at check-in (no extra cost, simply ask). If you need the lift, avoid the 2nd floor if you're in a rush: it's shared with cleaning trolleys and can have waits.
What time is check-in at Kadhırga Otel?
Check-in at Kadhırga Otel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kadhırga Otel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room, 8 Mbps typical speed, no login portal after initial acceptance of terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kadhırga Otel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Kadhırga Otel?
A döner dürüm or pide from a bakery or local esnaf lokantası (workers' canteen) — roughly 80-120 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kadhırga Otel?
The Samsun tram (one ride ~5 TL, single journey card) — day pass card available from tram station kiosks for about 35 TL. From the airport: take the Havaş bus (around 25 TL) to the city centre, then tram.
When is the best time to visit Samsun?
June and September for warm, dry weather (24-28°C) and low rainfall, with fewer crowds than July and August. Late May is also pleasant if you can risk a few showers.
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).