Downtown
"Walking up the hill to the citadel gate"
Walking up the hill to the citadel gate, you find many interesting shops selling spices, dried fruits, nuts, and all kinds of produce; the selection is huge and very fresh. Modern shopping areas are mostly found in Kızılay, on Tunalı Hilmi Avenue, including the modern mall of Karum, and in the Atakule Tower in Çankaya. From the top of Atakule there is a magnificent view over the whole city. There is also a revolving restaurant where the complete panorama can be enjoyed in a more leisurely fashion. The Galleria in Ümitköy, Bilkem Cemer, Armada in Söğütözü, Migros Akköprü and CarrefourSA in Batıkent are other modern shopping opportunities.
Foreign visitors to Ankara usually like to visit the old shops in Çıkrıkçılar Yokuşu near Ulus, where myriad things ranging from traditional fabrics, hand-woven carpets and leather products can be found at bargain prices. Bakırcılar Çarşısı (Bazaar of Coppersmiths) is particularly popular, and many interesting items, not just of copper, can be found here like jewelry, carpets, costumes, antiques and embroidery. Up the hill to the castle gate, there are many shops selling a huge and fresh selection of spices, dried fruits, nuts, and other produce.
Places to Stay in Downtown
Dedeman Otel Ankara, Merkez
7 Delux Suit,
10 Suit Room,
2 Accessible Room
1 presidential suit
299 rooms in total
Direct Phone, Minibar, Digital Coded Safety, Wireless Internet, TV, Air Conditioner, Hair DryerWith its 24 hour full service Dedeman is one of the major hotels in Turkey.
Bilkent & Conference Centre Otel Ankara, Merkez
1 Delux Suit,
4 Suit Room,
3 Accessible Room
22 Executive Suits
1 presidential suit
7 Connected rooms
117 rooms in total
Swimming Pool - common, Direct Phone, Minibar, Water Boiler, Wireless Internet, TV, Air Conditioner, Hair Dryer, Iron *, Jaccuzi * (/* not in all rooms)
Aktif Metropolitan Otel Ankara, Merkez
4 Suit Room,
1 Accessible Room
16 Family Suits
96 rooms in total
Direct Phone, Minibar, Water Boiler, Internet, TV - with international channel access, Air Conditioner, Hair Dryer, Bath Phone
Others
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