🇹🇷 Sivas, Turkey
Özkaya Hotel
📍 6, Pulur Mahallesi 29/15 No:6, Sivas, 58000
Your stay — Özkaya Hotel
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The Property — Özkaya Hotel
The Özkaya Hotel is a straightforward three-star in Sivas city centre, offering clean, functional rooms and a genuinely helpful staff used to hosting business travellers and provincial tourists. The lobby feels like a mid-range Turkish business hotel: polished dark marble, the clatter of glasses from the adjacent café, and a front desk that can book a Sivas kangal dog farm tour if you ask. It suits travellers who need a solid base with reliable wifi and a central location, rather than boutique charm.
Chronicles of Sivas
Sivas was founded as the Roman city of Sebasteia in the 1st century BCE, growing into a key stop on the Silk Road and later the capital of the Danishmendid beylik. Its architectural crown is the 13th-century Gök Medrese, a Seljuk madrasa with striking stone carving, alongside the twin minarets of the Çifte Minareli Medrese. The city played a pivotal role in the Turkish War of Independence when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk convened the Sivas Congress in 1919, now housed in a preserved high school. Today, it’s a conservative Anatolian hub of 400,000, known for its open-pit copper mine and as the birthplace of the Sivas kangal dog.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sivas guide →Best months
June and September offer warm days around 25–30°C with low humidity, minimal rain, and fewer crowds than the summer peak.
Peak / festival surge
July and August bring the hottest weather (often hitting 35°C) and the most domestic tourists; hotel prices can climb 15–20% above shoulder rates, particularly when the Sivas Culture and Art Festival (late July) adds demand for rooms.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the budget shoulder months: May is green and mild (18–24°C), October crisp and quiet (10–20°C), both offering lower rates and more availability.
Weather & packing
Sivas sits at 1,280 metres elevation, so summer nights drop to 12–15°C even after a hot day. Pack a lightweight jacket or cardigan for evening walks, plus sunscreen for the strong daytime sun.
Live City Briefing — Sivas
- Sivas city centre has several pedestrianisation projects underway, with Cumhuriyet Meydanı closed to vehicles until late 2026; use Divriği Caddesi for parking access to the hotel.
- A new direct coach service from Sivas Airport to the city centre launched in April 2026, costing 15 TL and running hourly.
- The annual Sivas Culture and Art Festival runs 22–28 July 2026, with outdoor concerts and a handicrafts bazaar near Atatürk Caddesi, likely to draw extra traffic.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Özkaya Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building (facing away from Pulur Mahallesi). These floors sit above the lobby hum but below any rooftop noise, and the rear orientation shields you from the main boulevard’s traffic sounds — the best balance of quiet and accessibility, especially if you’re travelling without heavy luggage.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 directly above the street (street-facing side). The address at 6, Pulur Mahallesi places the hotel on a through-road in a commercial district, so ground-floor windows will catch pedestrian chatter, occasional vehicle honks, and early-morning delivery truck idling.
Best views
The rear-facing rooms offer a view over the interior courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings — not a landmark view, but quieter than the front, which faces Pulur Mahallesi’s mixed-use street with shops and local traffic. The front view has some city bustle but no key landmark (Sivas’s main attractions are a short walk away).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 — the most reliable quiet option given typical 3-star lift access (lifts usually serve all floors above ground) and the fact that the topmost floors might have less street bleed, but floor 5 may be near any rooftop mechanicals or ventilation units.
🔊 Noise notes
Pulur Mahallesi is a main commercial artery in Sivas — expect traffic noise from 07:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, with occasional minibus routes. The hotel lift may generate a low hum in adjacent rooms, and the ground-floor lobby can produce morning bustle (check-ins, luggage wheels) on floor 1.
Insider tips
Park on the street behind the hotel if driving — there’s limited on-site parking for a 3-star in this district. Request a room on floors 3 or 4, rear side, at check-in (the phrase ‘arkadaki oda, üst kat’ — ‘back room, upper floor’ — works in Turkish). Also ask for a room away from the lift shaft if you’re sensitive to clunking sounds.
- 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 — Özkaya Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~15 Mbps download (suitable for browsing/email; unreliable for HD streaming). Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all 4 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Lobby TV shows Turkish news channels. Building is a modern construct (no heritage features).
Standard check-in 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 08:00 with no fee. Late check-out until 12:00 costs TRY 150 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage available at front desk during day of arrival/departure.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. One ground-floor accessible room available. Lift doors 80 cm wide. No grab rails in standard bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: 'Sivas Belediye Otoparkı' on Atatürk Caddesi, 400 m away, TRY 30 per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate tourist tax applied in Sivas; 8% VAT included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking (non-refundable); a refundable TRY 200 incidental hold on card at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs at banks like Ziraat or İşbank for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport and tourist areas as they offer poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, chain restaurants, and larger shops, but small eateries, market stalls, and taxis often prefer cash; contactless is common in supermarkets and chain stores.
Round up the bill in lokantas or restaurants (5-10% if service was good), small change to hotel staff (10-20 TL), and round up to the nearest 5-10 TL in taxis.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small Turkish çay (black tea) from a local çaycı costs around 5-8 TL; a filter coffee at a café is closer to 20-30 TL.
A döner dürüm or pide from a local esnaf lokantası costs about 50-70 TL.
A main dish like a kebab or mantı at a no-frills restoran is typically 80-120 TL.
Simit (sesame bread rings) and balık ekmek are sold from street carts near the city centre; yufka (filled flatbread) stalls are common in the market area around Cumhuriyet Meydanı.
Discount supermarkets include BİM and A101; for a wider range (but slightly higher prices) use Şok or Migros.
Affordable clothing is available at LC Waikiki and at the covered bazaar near Sivas Kale; avoid branded shops for budget basics.
A single bus ride (city minibus/dolmuş) costs around 7-8 TL (use a Kent Kart for small discounts); from the airport, the cheapest way is the Havaş shuttle to the city centre for about 15-20 TL.
Eat at lokantas for lunch instead of tourist-facing restaurants; buy a Kent Kart for bus travel rather than paying cash each ride; buy large bottles of water from supermarkets (3-5 TL) instead of convenience stores (10-15 TL).
Good to know — Sivas
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.17 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sivas, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Özkaya Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sivas City Center (e.g., Atatürk Caddesi) → Oped Hotel
💡 Flag one down near the main square; many drivers don't use meters so negotiate the flat fare to Oped before you set off.
Sivas Airport (VAS) → Oped Hotel
💡 Fix the fare before you get in; most drivers accept cash only. Airport taxis are slightly more expensive than hailing one in town.
Sivas Airport (VAS) → Sivas City Center (otogar stop, 1 km from Oped)
💡 The shuttle drops you at the main bus terminal. From there, it's a 10-min walk or a 15-TL taxi ride to Oped Hotel.
Sivas Train Station → Oped Hotel (nearest stop: İstasyon Caddesi)
💡 Buy a Kentkart stored-value card at any convenience store near the station for the cheapest fare. Buses run less often after 20:00.
About Sivas
Wikipedia ↗
Sivas is a city in central Turkey. It is the seat of Sivas Province and Sivas District. Its population is 365,274 (2022). The city, which lies at an elevation of 1,278 metres (4,193 ft) in the broad valley of the Kızılırmak river, is a moderately sized trade centre and industrial city, although the ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Özkaya Hotel?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building (facing away from Pulur Mahallesi). These floors sit above the lobby hum but below any rooftop noise, and the rear orientation shields you from the main boulevard’s traffic sounds — the best balance of quiet and accessibility, especially if you’re travelling without heavy luggage.
Which rooms should I avoid at Özkaya Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 directly above the street (street-facing side). The address at 6, Pulur Mahallesi places the hotel on a through-road in a commercial district, so ground-floor windows will catch pedestrian chatter, occasional vehicle honks, and early-morning delivery truck idling.
Is Özkaya Hotel noisy?
Pulur Mahallesi is a main commercial artery in Sivas — expect traffic noise from 07:00 to 21:00 on weekdays, with occasional minibus routes. The hotel lift may generate a low hum in adjacent rooms, and the ground-floor lobby can produce morning bustle (check-ins, luggage wheels) on floor 1.
Which rooms have the best views at Özkaya Hotel?
The rear-facing rooms offer a view over the interior courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings — not a landmark view, but quieter than the front, which faces Pulur Mahallesi’s mixed-use street with shops and local traffic. The front view has some city bustle but no key landmark (Sivas’s main attractions are a short walk away).
What are insider tips for staying at Özkaya Hotel?
Park on the street behind the hotel if driving — there’s limited on-site parking for a 3-star in this district. Request a room on floors 3 or 4, rear side, at check-in (the phrase ‘arkadaki oda, üst kat’ — ‘back room, upper floor’ — works in Turkish). Also ask for a room away from the lift shaft if you’re sensitive to clunking sounds.
What time is check-in at Özkaya Hotel?
Check-in at Özkaya Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Özkaya Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed ~15 Mbps download (suitable for browsing/email; unreliable for HD streaming). Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Özkaya Hotel?
None (no separate tourist tax applied in Sivas; 8% VAT included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Özkaya Hotel?
A döner dürüm or pide from a local esnaf lokantası costs about 50-70 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Özkaya Hotel?
A single bus ride (city minibus/dolmuş) costs around 7-8 TL (use a Kent Kart for small discounts); from the airport, the cheapest way is the Havaş shuttle to the city centre for about 15-20 TL.
When is the best time to visit Sivas?
June and September offer warm days around 25–30°C with low humidity, minimal rain, and fewer crowds than the summer peak.
Top Attractions in Sivas
💡 Come late afternoon to see families out walking. There's a good simit vendor near the main gate around 4pm. Toilets are clean and free in the municipal building next door.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light and to avoid the midday heat. Wear sturdy shoes as the path is uneven and steep in parts.
💡 Wander without a map – you'll find unexpected views and urchan (old stone fountains). Stop at the small bakkal (corner shop) at the top for cold ayran. No entrance fees; just respectful walking.
💡 Entry costs about 15 Turkish lira – pay at the small booth by the main door. Allow 30 minutes to see everything. The courtyard has a nice cafe serving çay.
💡 Low entry fee (around 10 lira). The best photo spot is from the small park across the street – you can capture the whole facade. Weekday mornings are quietest.