DoubleTree by Hilton Afyonkarahisar

DoubleTree by HiltonHiltonAfyonkarahisar, Merkez★★★★★115 rooms

9.1/ 10

avg of 6 sites

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Stay Atlas verdict

9.1/ 10 · average of 6 sites
  • Best: Drivers breaking a long journey between Istanbul or Ankara and the Aegean or Mediterranean coast
  • Watch out: Travellers with pets: not accepted

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • Business travel
  • For families
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  • For families8.2
  • Business travel8.9
  • Remote work9.7

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 115-room city hotel opened in 2019 on the Akarçay canal, about 2 km from central Afyonkarahisar, with an indoor pool with a slide, spa, free outdoor parking and a top-floor bar. A practical road-trip stopover and business base rather than a thermal resort.

What it does well

  • Drivers breaking a long journey between Istanbul or Ankara and the Aegean or Mediterranean coast
  • Families: rooms sleeping up to five, confirmed connecting rooms, free cribs and an indoor pool with a waterslide
  • Business travellers who need to be within 5 km of the organised industrial zone, the university and the city centre

What to watch for

  • It sits beside a busy boulevard; light sleepers should ask for a high floor on the car-park side, and specify a non-smoking room.
  • Travelling with pets: Travellers with pets: not accepted
  • Airport stays: Anyone expecting an airport shuttle: Zafer Airport is 61 km away and the hotel runs no transfer

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Airport accessCaution

    Zafer Airport is 61 km away, 50–55 minutes by car, and the hotel has no shuttle.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Average temizlik sub-rating across Expedia / Tripadvisor: 9.5/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Expedia / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,188 reviews).

  • Room conditionStrong

    The building dates from 2019; rooms are described as spacious, modern and well kept, with comfortable beds.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Sleep qualityStrong

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (314 reviews).

  • Location (general)Strong

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Expedia / Tripadvisor: 9.2/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Expedia / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,188 reviews).

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  • Spa & poolStrong

    The indoor pool with a slide, the sauna and massages stand out in reviews, especially from families; a swim cap is required in the pool.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BreakfastNormal

    Breakfast reviews are split: most guests like the variety and the local kaymak, while several 2025–2026 reviews mention dry bread, cold hot dishes and an average buffet.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingNormal

    Free outdoor parking suits road-trippers; there is no covered or secured area, and one guest found the entrance disorganised.

    How do we know this?

    Based on official sources.

  • ServiceNormal

    Front-desk and restaurant staff are praised by name in most reviews, but there are a few sharp complaints about an invoice never sent, a reservation not found at check-in and no help with luggage.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Unexpected feesNormal

    Few surprises: a smoking penalty of up to USD 250, late check-out at 50% of the room rate, and breakfast charged separately on some rates.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and booking-platform data were assessed together.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For the viewRiver-side rooms look over the Akarçay, the city and the sunset, but some guests note the 'river' is a canal and the view is not worth a supplement.
  • Connecting roomsYes
More room notes (+1)
  • Family roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Extra charges possible · not included

  • Parking

    Available · free · covered

  • Pets

    Not accepted

    Pets are not allowed (service animals excepted).

  • Airport transfer

    Not available

  • Spa & pool

    Treatments paid

    Room service, dry cleaning and massages are paid extras.

More details (+6)

  • Extra bed

    Available

    Wi-Fi, parking and cribs are free.

  • Valet

    Available

  • Hammam: Yes
  • Outdoor pool: No
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Rooftop: Yes

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Parking
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  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

Hilton Honors

Participation rests on the official hilton.com property page (KRZDTDI) being live with Hilton Honors join/sign-in and the Digital Key amenity (medium confidence). No property-specific member benefit statements were found.

Depends on status / availability

  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (subject to availability)
  • lounge access (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
  • The Turkish offers page listed no offers at check time (empty render); member rate and points earning could not be verified at property level. A recheck via the English offers page is advised.
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Location

Afyonkarahisar, Merkez

Selçuklu Mahallesi, Ali Çetinkaya Bulvarı No:25A, 03030 Afyonkarahisar Merkez/Afyonkarahisar

Rail transit · 774 m

The nearest airport is Kütahya Zafer Airport (KZR), 61 km away according to Hilton, about 50–55 minutes by car. The hotel offers no airport shuttle, so you need a taxi, rental car or pre-arranged private transfer. Zafer has a limited flight schedule, and most guests arrive by road.

The hotel stands on Ali Çetinkaya Boulevard beside the Akarçay canal. According to Hilton, the city centre, Afyonkarahisar Castle, Ulu Cami and the Mevlevihane are all about 2 km away; the Kocatepe Monument is 22 km and Phrygian Valley Nature Park 36 km. Afyonkarahisar railway station is roughly a 21-minute walk or a few minutes by car. Walking to the bazaar area takes around 20 minutes; dolmuş minibuses and taxis are easy to find, but Tripadvisor labels the area 'car recommended'. Kebab and kokoreç restaurants sit within 250–600 m, and there is a Leman Kültür café at the foot of the building.

Guest scores

What 6 sites say

9.1/ 10
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  • Expedia · 883 reviews9.2 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 149 reviews8.9 / 10
  • Jolly Tur · 615 reviews9.1 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 314 reviews4.5 / 5
  • Google · 2,126 reviews4.5 / 5
  • Hotels.com9.2 / 10

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