DoubleTree by HiltonHiltonSanliurfa★★★★★190 rooms
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The realistic view
An 11-storey, 190-room city hotel (17 suites) that opened in March 2023 next to Urfa City mall in the Karaköprü district, with a 1,600 sq m spa and gym complex, an indoor pool and a BigChefs restaurant on site. Balıklıgöl and the old town are about 6 km away, so plan on taxis or a car rather than walking.
Good to know
WalkabilityCaution
The mall and nearby restaurants are walkable, but the historic centre is not; Tripadvisor recommends a car.
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ParkingCaution
Self-parking is free, but guests describe the underground car park as tight and hard to manoeuvre in, and some report slow valet returns.
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
CleanlinessStrong
Cleanliness of rooms, spa and public areas is praised repeatedly across platforms.
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ServiceStrong
Staff attentiveness is the most consistently praised aspect in reviews, with front desk, restaurant and spa staff often mentioned by name.
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Spa & poolStrong
The spa, indoor pool and gym are among the most appreciated parts of the hotel and are described as large and well kept.
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Sleep qualityNormal
Bed comfort and quiet are mentioned positively in reviews; rooms are listed as soundproofed with blackout curtains.
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
BreakfastNormal
The buffet breakfast served at BigChefs is mostly well reviewed; one review reports confusion caused by group table holds and an unregistered breakfast payment.
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Room advice
Before you book
Breakfast
Extra charges possible · depends on the rate
The official site lists breakfast as available for a fee; whether it is included depends on the rate booked.
Parking
Available · free
Pets
Not accepted
Pets are not allowed.
Airport transfer
Not available
Spa & pool
Treatments paid
Extra bed
Available
Hotels.com lists free rollaway beds and cribs for the room types, while Hilton's own page shows cribs as not available, so confirm when booking.
Valet
Available
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
Loyalty programme
The official hilton.com property page (GNYDTDI, Esentepe/Karaköprü) is live with Hilton Honors join/sign-in and the Digital Key amenity.
Location
Sanliurfa
Esentepe Mahallesi, Vatan Caddesi No:6, 63300 Karaköprü/Şanlıurfa
Rail transit · 44.5 km
The nearest airport is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY), 35 km away according to Hilton, roughly 30-40 minutes by car (estimated). The hotel has no airport shuttle, so you will need a taxi, private transfer or rental car. Gaziantep (150 km) and Diyarbakır (160 km) are the alternatives.
The hotel is on Vatan Caddesi in the Esentepe neighbourhood of Karaköprü district, about a 2-minute walk from Urfa City shopping mall. According to Hilton, Balıklıgöl, the citadel and the old town are 6 km away, Göbeklitepe 19 km and GAP Airport 35 km; Booking.com lists Balıklıgöl at 5.8 km and Harran at 49 km. Tripadvisor gives the area a walkability grade of 40 out of 100 and recommends a car; reception will call taxis for trips to the historic centre. Sources disagree on the distance to the bus terminal (500 m on the official site, 5.7 km on Booking.com), so check with the hotel if you are arriving by coach.
The stay
Breakfast may be charged separately depending on the rate. Valet parking costs 130 TL, while self-parking is free. A fee is charged for smoking in a room, and there are no smoking rooms. Spa treatments and massages are extra, as is the minibar. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00.
Guest scores
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