Off the beaten path · Ankara, Turkey

9 Hidden Gems in Ankara Most Visitors Miss

Ankara beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.

Picked out of the 55 Ankara places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.

  1. TERS EV Ankara

    Entertainment

    TERS EV Ankara is a distinctive entertainment attraction situated in the open parking area of Kentpark AVM in Ankara.

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  2. Reff Cafe Playstation

    Entertainment

    Reff Cafe Playstation is a popular hangout spot in Ankara's Emek neighborhood, combining a relaxed cafe atmosphere with dedicated PlayStation gaming areas.

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  3. Pirinc Han

    LandmarkFree entry

    Pirinc Han is a beautifully restored 17th-century Ottoman caravanserai located in the heart of Ankara's historic Altındağ district.

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  4. Pink Pavilion

    LandmarkFree entry

    Pink Pavilion (Pembe Köşk) is a charming early 20th-century villa in the Çankaya district of Ankara, distinguished by its soft pink facade.

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  5. Maltepe Mosque

    Religious siteFree entry

    Maltepe Mosque is a contemporary place of worship located in the heart of Ankara, Turkey.

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  6. Bahcelievler Hamami

    Sight

    Bahcelievler Hamami is a classic Turkish bathhouse located in the Bahçelievler neighborhood of Ankara. It provides an authentic hammam experience that has been part of Turkish culture for centuries.

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  7. Da Vinci Board Game Cafe

    Park & natureFree entry

    Da Vinci Board Game Cafe is a popular spot in Ankara's Bahçelievler district, offering a cozy environment for friends and families to enjoy a vast library of board games.

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  8. Yeni Mosque (Cenab Ahmet)

    Religious siteFree entry

    Yeni Mosque, also known as Cenab Ahmet Mosque, is a serene religious site located on Ulucanlar Avenue in the Cankaya district of Ankara.

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  9. Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Camii

    Religious siteFree entry

    Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Camii is a striking mosque located in the Beytepe area of Çankaya, Ankara.

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