Hotel Baykal

Recommended for those who want to walk around the Hattusas ruins, which are a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the entrance of the ruins. The hotel owner sent me information via WhatsApp about the ruins at the time of booking, taxi fare from the bus terminal on the way to the hotel, etc., and also kindly advised me on how to negotiate taxi fare to other destinations after my stay. I was concerned about the attention deficit to detail in the condition of the facilities, etc., which may have been due to the reduced number of hotel staff because fewer tourists due to the bad weather and political situation. If it was not for this small flaw, I would have given this hotel the highest score.

The location of the hotel was very convenient as it was close to Hattuşa. Also, the facilities were calm and the staff were kind and I had a very good trip.

The Hotel is in the centre of Bogazkale and close to the site of Hattusa. It is run by a gentleman called Mustafa, a softly spoken man who was very welcoming and informative of the local amenities. The hotel itself is very clean and well maintained, it has a spacious dining area and courtyard. The room is basic and comfortable. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would happily recommend it anyone visiting this town.

Very friendly and helpful owner. Goes above and beyond to be helpful. Well located for exploring Hatusha. Quaint and well priced. If you are looking for a modern hotel with extensive amenities this is not for you. But for a more genuine sense of local colour, this is a good choice. Including the nearby mosque, whose call to prayer can be heard clearly (even in the early morning 😀), and the rules about no smoking or alcohol on the property.