🇹🇷 Trabzon, Turkey
Mercure Trabzon Hotel
📍 Yalincak Mah, No 50 Rize Caddesi Ortahisar, TRABZON, 0
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Your stay — Mercure Trabzon Hotel
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The Property — Mercure Trabzon Hotel
The Mercure Trabzon Hotel sits a block back from the seafront, favouring function over flash. The lobby is compact, with a 24-hour front desk, neutral decor and a small seating area; business travellers and transit passengers form the core clientele. Rooms are clean and modern, with blackout curtains and air conditioning – a solid, predictable base for exploring the city. It suits someone who wants a reliable chain hotel within walking distance of the Atatürk Alanı square and the coastal promenade, not a character stay.
Chronicles of Trabzon
Trabzon was founded as Trapezus by Greek colonists from Sinope around 756 BC, making it one of the Black Sea's oldest settlements. It flourished under the Komnenos dynasty as the capital of the Empire of Trebizond (1204–1461), leaving behind the striking Hagia Sophia church and the hilltop walls of the imperial palace. Ottoman rule from 1461 brought mosques, hans and a diverse population of Muslims, Greeks and Armenians. Today the city is a major port and the cultural gateway to the Pontic Alps, blending Byzantine relics with a lively tea-house culture and a strong Laz and Hamsheni identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trabzon guide →Best months
June and September: warm, stable weather with average highs of 24–26°C, lower rainfall than July, and fewer cruise-ship crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: peak domestic tourism and cruise-ship arrivals drive up hotel rates by 30–50%. The Trabzon International Music Festival (usually July) adds demand. Book at least two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: good discounts (20–35% off peak), still pleasant for sightseeing, with lighter crowds and greener scenery in May.
Weather & packing
Trabzon is one of Turkey's wettest cities, with rain possible any month – even July averages 8 rainy days. Pack a waterproof jacket and a light umbrella regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Trabzon
- Trabzon's new tram line (opening late 2025) currently runs a limited service from the airport to the city centre; check if full operation has begun before your trip.
- The Hagia Sophia mosque, recently restored, now operates standard visiting hours (09:00–18:00); entry fee is 50 TL, and non-worship visitors are welcome outside prayer times.
- Uzungöl lake district, 90 minutes south, can be heavily congested in summer; go on a weekday morning to avoid the worst of the self-drive crowds.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mercure Trabzon Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing away from Rize Caddesi (the main road) towards the rear of the hotel. These floors sit above street-level noise but below any potential rooftop machinery, and the rear orientation avoids the constant traffic rumble from the coastal highway.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly adjacent to the lobby and breakfast area, with staff footfall and kitchen noise from early morning) and any rooms at the front of the building facing Rize Caddesi, especially on floors 1-2 where truck and bus noise is most intrusive.
Best views
The rear-facing rooms overlook the hillside and residential area behind the hotel — a quiet, green view with no main road. Front-facing rooms look onto Rize Caddesi and a busy commercial strip; at night, headlights and streetlights reduce the charm. The best compromise is a high floor, rear side, even if that means a partial car-park view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest at this hotel — high enough to dampen street noise, low enough to avoid lift motor or roof equipment hum. The lift only serves these few floors, so mid-level access minimises corridor traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Rize Caddesi is a main coastal artery linking Trabzon to Rize, carrying constant traffic including dolmuş minibuses and heavy trucks. The hotel entrance and breakfast room are on the ground floor, so rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft pick up low-frequency vibration. Weekend evenings may see local weddings or events in the function room, audible on floor 1.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 15:00 to request a rear-facing room at no extra cost — the front desk sometimes books front rooms by default for arriving guests. 2. If arriving by car, note that the hotel has limited on-site parking; park on the side street behind the building, not on Rize Caddesi where parking is restricted and noisy.
- 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 — Mercure Trabzon Hotel
Free unlimited WiFi for all guests; speed approx. 20 Mbps download/10 Mbps upload, no login constraints (open network).
One lift serving all 6 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby has a small rotating selection of Turkish daily papers (chargeable at reception).
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed (store at lobby). Late check-out until 12:00 (free); after 12:00 charged 50% of room rate upon availability. Express check-out via reception.
Free daily storage at front desk for guests before check-in or after check-out.
Step-free main entrance with ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair; no accessible rooms adapted for wheelchairs (narrow doorways in standard rooms).
On-site free outdoor parking for 20 cars (unassigned, space-limited); nearest public car park is in Ortahisar centre (3 km, 20 TRY per day); no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2% of room rate per person per night, capped at 5 TRY per person per night (approx. €0.15).
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking as deposit; at check-in, a hold of 50-100 TRY per incidentals applies (varies by front desk).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Yalıncak Merkez Camii (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Mosque: Murathan Camii (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Keleşoğlu Pasajı — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Feyza Eczanesi — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Helat Et Gida — 97 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Exchange lira at any local bank or PTT branch for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels, but smaller shops and street vendors prefer cash. Contactless is common.
Round up the bill or leave 10% in restaurants with table service. Taxis: no official tip, but rounding up is appreciated. Hotel porters: 10-20 TL per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish cay (tea) from a lokanta – around 10-15 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local fırın – about 50-80 TL.
A main dish of kofte or grilled chicken with rice – roughly 80-120 TL.
Uzun Sokak and the area around Atatürk Alanı have many cheap kebab and lahmacun stalls.
A101 and BİM are the main discount supermarkets here.
Lc Waikiki and Defacto on Uzun Sokak offer affordable everyday wear.
Trabzon’s dolmus (shared minibus) costs about 7-10 TL per ride; from the airport, take the Havaş shuttle to the city centre for around 10 TL.
Eat at lokantas for set lunch menus instead of tourist restaurants. Use dolmus over taxis for short trips. Buy water from supermarkets, not corner shops.
Good to know — Trabzon
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.2 · TRY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Trabzon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mercure Trabzon Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Feyza Eczanesi — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Trabzon Airport (TZX) → Trabzon City Centre (Atapark Square)
💡 The shuttle drops you at Atapark, a 10-minute walk south along Uzun Sokak to the hotel. Buses run less frequently after 20:00.
Trabzon Airport (TZX) → Park Square Hotel
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals. Agree on the fare before getting in—most drivers quote a flat rate. Pay in cash, as card machines aren't guaranteed.
Any location in Trabzon → Park Square Hotel
💡 Download BiTaksi in advance—it shows the fare upfront and avoids haggling. For short hops from Meydan Park to the hotel, it's cheaper than a street taxi.
Trabzon Airport (TZX) → Pelin Apart Hotel stop (near Park Square Hotel)
💡 Tap your prepaid card (Kent Kart) on boarding. Stay on until Pelin Apart stop, then walk 3 minutes north. Cash isn't accepted on the bus.
About Trabzon
Wikipedia ↗
Trabzon (Turkish pronunciation: [tɾɑbzon]) is a city on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province. Historically known as Trebizond, the city was founded in 756 BC as Trapezous by Greek colonists from Miletus. It was added into the Achaemenid Empire by Cyrus the G...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing away from Rize Caddesi (the main road) towards the rear of the hotel. These floors sit above street-level noise but below any potential rooftop machinery, and the rear orientation avoids the constant traffic rumble from the coastal highway.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly adjacent to the lobby and breakfast area, with staff footfall and kitchen noise from early morning) and any rooms at the front of the building facing Rize Caddesi, especially on floors 1-2 where truck and bus noise is most intrusive.
Is Mercure Trabzon Hotel noisy?
Rize Caddesi is a main coastal artery linking Trabzon to Rize, carrying constant traffic including dolmuş minibuses and heavy trucks. The hotel entrance and breakfast room are on the ground floor, so rooms near the stairwell or lift shaft pick up low-frequency vibration. Weekend evenings may see local weddings or events in the function room, audible on floor 1.
Which rooms have the best views at Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
The rear-facing rooms overlook the hillside and residential area behind the hotel — a quiet, green view with no main road. Front-facing rooms look onto Rize Caddesi and a busy commercial strip; at night, headlights and streetlights reduce the charm. The best compromise is a high floor, rear side, even if that means a partial car-park view.
What are insider tips for staying at Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
1. Check in after 15:00 to request a rear-facing room at no extra cost — the front desk sometimes books front rooms by default for arriving guests. 2. If arriving by car, note that the hotel has limited on-site parking; park on the side street behind the building, not on Rize Caddesi where parking is restricted and noisy.
What time is check-in at Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
Check-in at Mercure Trabzon Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mercure Trabzon Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi for all guests; speed approx. 20 Mbps download/10 Mbps upload, no login constraints (open network).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
2% of room rate per person per night, capped at 5 TRY per person per night (approx. €0.15).
Where can I eat cheaply near Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a local fırın – about 50-80 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mercure Trabzon Hotel?
Trabzon’s dolmus (shared minibus) costs about 7-10 TL per ride; from the airport, take the Havaş shuttle to the city centre for around 10 TL.
When is the best time to visit Trabzon?
June and September: warm, stable weather with average highs of 24–26°C, lower rainfall than July, and fewer cruise-ship crowds.
Top Attractions in Trabzon
💡 Free to walk around the exterior and climb the walls. The lower castle area is now a residential neighbourhood and not much to see. Focus on the upper castle walls for panoramic shots of the Black Sea.
💡 Cable car (teleferik) costs about 10 TL one-way (very cheap in 2025). Go just before sunset – bring a jacket as it can be windy. The tea garden charges standard prices, so you can nurse a cay for an hour without being rushed.
💡 Free entry, but you need a free ticket from the counter. The garden is the real highlight – bring a picnic and sit on one of the benches facing the sea. Best light for photos is late afternoon.
💡 Entry is around 20 TL (2025 price), but often discounted for students. The garden is free and worth a wander – look for the hidden mosaic floors in the courtyard. Ask at reception about audio guide – sometimes free if available.
💡 Go early morning (opens at 8am) to avoid tour buses and the worst of the queues. The walk up from the car park is steep, but shuttle buses run for a small fee – worth it on a hot day.