Cankaya
Ankara
Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Things to do
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Top hotels in Cankaya
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Odamız gayet temiz ve güzeldi. Resepsiyon ilgili ve güler yüzlü. Konumu hakkında konuşmama gerek bile yok inanılmaz iyi bir konumu var hotelin. Gerçekten mükemmel hizmet mükemmel kalite.
Reviewed on 5 Nov, 2025
Divan Ankara
Great gourmet food in the restaurant. All staff are very pleasant and courteous. From Vale (s) to reception, cleaners to dining room staff. Location is great. Parking is very convenient
Reviewed on 6 Nov, 2025
The Green Park Ankara
Staff was helpful. Room was cleaned/fresh towels -daily. Nice water pressure. Room was nice, just warm/hot. Couldn’t open both windows. Didn’t use any other amenities onsite. Location is away from city center, so it is quieter. Walking distance (up and down hill) to bus stations and metro. Walking ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2025
Metropolitan Hotels Ankara
Spacious clean room, Love the design of the building both interior and exterior. Building immaculately clean. Staff were brilliant, enjoyed breakfast good selection could possibly have had a couple of additional items. Mescit (prayer room) next to restaurant, large room beautifully decorated with ...
Reviewed on 10 Oct, 2025
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Amenities were good, and the price was very good. Hotel was very responsive to needs and check in and check out was easy.
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
New Park Hotel Ankara
Çok memnun kaldık
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cankaya
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Nazim Hikmet Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.
Ankara City Center
Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.
Kizilay
Visitors to Kizilay like its restaurants and shopping, and Ankara Art Playhouse is a sight worth a stop.
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Balgat Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and shopping are some highlights of Balgat Mahallesi. You might stop by Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center while you're in the area.
Çukurambar Mahallesi
While there might not be top attractions in Çukurambar Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.
