Kizilay
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.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
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.
Things to do
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Top hotels in Kizilay
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Was ok waited a long time to have room room was ok cleaning can be done better
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
ROX Hotel Ankara
Great service excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 20 May 2025
Ismira Hotel Ankara
Kahvaltida cesit yeterli,terastan anitkabir gizukuyor,klima calisiyor ama buz degil,buzdolabi sogutmuyor,calisanlar cok kibar,emanet bırakiliyor,merkezi konumda,memnun kaldik
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Divan Ankara
Amazing , specially the receptionist Mrs. Mürüwet very kind and helpful 💐
Reviewed on 10 Dec 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
Other neighbourhoods around Kizilay
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
Emek Mahallesi
When in Emek Mahallesi and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Next Level AVM or Armada Shopping and Business Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bahcelievler Station or Millî Kutuphane Station.
