Ankara HiltonSA

Hilton Hotels & ResortsHiltonAnkara, Çankaya★★★★★310 rooms

8.6/ 10

avg of 6 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.6/ 10 · average of 6 sites
  • Best: Business travellers who want to walk to embassies, ministries and the Kavaklıdere office district
  • Watch out: Anyone expecting a new-build, design-led room (the building dates from 1988 and some standard rooms look dated)

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • Luxury
  • Couples
  • For families
See suitability details
  • For families8.1
  • Business travel8.1
  • Couples8.2
  • Remote work9.6
  • Luxury8.5

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

Opened in 1988 as the capital's first international five-star hotel, Ankara HiltonSA is a 310-room business and city hotel in Kavaklıdere, a two-minute walk from Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi and Kuğulu Park. Central location, an indoor pool and consistent staff service are the strengths; some standard rooms show their age.

What it does well

  • Business travellers who want to walk to embassies, ministries and the Kavaklıdere office district
  • City-break visitors who want Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi and Karum Mall within a few minutes on foot
  • Hilton Honors members who value Executive floor and lounge access

What to watch for

  • Keep expectations modest for a standard room; if the price gap is small, upgrading to Executive pays off.
  • Anyone expecting a new-build, design-led room (the building dates from 1988 and some standard rooms look dated)
  • Guests who assume breakfast is included (most rates exclude it)

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Room conditionCaution

    Some standard rooms are described as small and dated, with a few guests saying they fall short of five-star expectations.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Housekeeping and cleanliness are consistently praised, with reviewers noting details such as folded clothes and tidy rooms.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BreakfastStrong

    The breakfast buffet is frequently praised for variety and service; the dinner buffet's variety draws criticism.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceStrong

    Front desk, breakfast and housekeeping staff are praised by name; occasional complaints about rigid rule enforcement and check-in waits.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • WalkabilityStrong

    Tunalı Hilmi, Karum Mall and Kuğulu Park are a 2-3 minute walk; location is the most praised aspect.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

Show all topics (+2)

  • Spa & poolStrong

    The indoor pool, hammam and sauna are appreciated by guests; the spa was renovated in 2017.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • NoiseNormal

    Street traffic is heavy, yet rooms are reported as well insulated and quiet; in-room noise is not a recurring complaint.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For the viewUpper and Executive floors for city views.
  • For familiesConnecting rooms or the terraced apartments (kitchenette, balcony).
  • Room sizeExecutive Apartment is about 56 m²; no official size is listed for standard rooms, which some guests find small.
More room notes (+3)
  • Connecting roomsYes
  • BalconyBalconies/terraces only in the nine terraced apartments.
  • Older wingsThe building dates from 1988; standard rooms may be unrenovated, so request a refreshed room when booking.

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Extra charges possible · included

  • Parking

    Available · free

    Self-parking is free; valet costs 10 €.

  • Pets

    Accepted · paid

    Non-refundable pet fee of 30 € plus VAT.

More details (+4)

  • Valet

    Available

  • Heated pool: Yes
  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
See all amenities (+6)
  • Parking
  • Executive lounge
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • EV charging
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

Hilton Honors

The official hilton.com property page (ANKHITW, Kavaklıdere) offers Honors sign-in and Digital Key; the offers page lists an Honors member discount and a 2X Hilton Honors Points offer.

Verified at this hotel

  • earning points
  • member rate

Depends on status / availability

  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (subject to availability)
Specific to this hotel
  • The hotel has an Executive Lounge, but the official page states no Hilton Honors status-linked access rule.
Hilton Honors explore the programme →

Location

Ankara, Çankaya

Kavaklıdere Mah., Tahran Cad. No:12, 06700 Çankaya/Ankara

Rail transit · 2.2 km

The nearest airport is Esenboğa (ESB), roughly 30-35 km away and 30-45 minutes by car depending on traffic. The hotel does not run its own shuttle.

The hotel sits on Tahran Caddesi in Kavaklıdere: the Iranian Embassy bus stop is 50 m away, Karum Mall and Kuğulu Park are a 2-minute walk and Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi about 3 minutes. Sheraton Ankara is 180 m to the south. Kızılay Square is roughly 2.5 km (7-10 minutes by taxi), the parliament 2.5 km, Anıtkabir 3.5-5 km, and the Citadel and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations about 7 km. There is no metro at the door; EGO buses passing the hotel are the practical public-transport option.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is extra on most rates. Valet parking 10 €. Non-refundable pet fee of 30 € plus VAT. Photo ID and a credit-card hold are required at check-in. There is no hotel airport shuttle; transfers are by taxi or third-party operators and charged separately.

Pool, spa & fitness

Heated indoor pool, hot tub, Turkish hammam, sauna, steam room and a 24-hour gym. The spa was renovated in 2017 and has two massage rooms including a couples' treatment room. The pool hall opens onto the garden through floor-to-ceiling glass.

Guest scores

What 6 sites say

8.6/ 10
See score details
  • Booking.com · 426 reviews7.9 / 10
  • Expedia · 1,000 reviews8.4 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 168 reviews8.7 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 1,805 reviews4.4 / 5
  • Google · 7,172 reviews4.6 / 5
  • Hotels.com · 959 reviews8.4 / 10

Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.

Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

Keep exploring

What's next?

Comparisons, guides and practical info related to this hotel — to round out your decision.

For this purpose

Stronger options for business travel

Business travel score here is 8.1; these score higher in the same city.

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

Alternatives

Nearby chain hotels

Ramada by Wyndham Ankara

Ankara · Çankaya · ★★★★

A compact 72-room city hotel right on Tunalı Hilmi, Ankara's best-known shopping-and-café street, with breakfast included and a 2,000+ review track record. Location is the reason to book - Kuğulu Park, Karum and the embassy quarter are walkable, Kızılay metro ~2 km. The kit is modest but functional (sauna, jacuzzi, small gym, no pool); reviews praise staff and breakfast while noting some room fatigue, and street-facing rooms carry Tunalı's buzz - light sleepers should ask for the rear side.

View hotel