Hilton Garden Inn Şanlıurfa

Hilton Garden InnHiltonSanliurfa, Eyyubiye★★★★159 rooms

8.3/ 10

avg of 3 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.3/ 10 · average of 3 sites
  • Best: Travellers who want to walk to the Archaeology Museum, the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum and Balıklıgöl
  • Watch out: Anyone who needs strong air conditioning in July–August; complaints about the central system recur over several years

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • Couples
  • For families
  • Business travel
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  • For families8.0
  • Business travel7.8
  • Couples8.2
  • Remote work9.5
  • Luxury7.3

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 159-room Hilton Garden Inn opened in 2011, about 500 m from the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and a 13–15 minute walk from Balıklıgöl, with free covered parking, an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Breakfast is usually charged separately, and repeated guest reports of weak air conditioning in summer are worth knowing before you book.

What it does well

  • Travellers who want to walk to the Archaeology Museum, the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum and Balıklıgöl
  • Road-trippers heading to Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Harran who need free covered parking
  • Business guests and event attendees who want a predictable chain standard with a desk, ergonomic chair and 24-hour business centre

What to watch for

  • Guests repeatedly report that the air conditioning does not cool rooms enough in summer; for June–September stays, test it at check-in and ask for a room change if needed.
  • Breakfast is excluded from most rates and costs about TRY 660 per person, so compare room-only and breakfast-inclusive rates separately.
  • Housekeeping can be inconsistent; if you are staying more than one night, remind the front desk about daily cleaning.

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Air conditioningProblem

    Reviews from 2021 to 2026 repeatedly report that the air conditioning fails to cool rooms in hot weather, and that the central system would not heat in the cold season.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Sightseeing accessStrong

    The Archaeology Museum and mosaic museum are 3–5 minutes on foot and Balıklıgöl and the bazaar 13–15 minutes; location is the most praised aspect on both platforms.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Sleep qualityNormal

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.8/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (842 reviews).

  • CleanlinessNormal

    Temizlik sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.8/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (842 reviews).

  • Room conditionNormal

    Oda durumu sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.6/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (842 reviews).

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  • BreakfastNormal

    Breakfast reviews are split: most guests praise the variety and local items, while one 2026 review sharply criticises quality and freshness.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingNormal

    The free covered car park is frequently praised, but finding a space can be difficult on evenings when the hotel hosts an event.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceNormal

    Hizmet sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.4/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (842 reviews).

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For familiesFamilies of four can book a family option made up of connecting rooms; since the sofa bed used in triple rooms was found uncomfortable in one review, a second room is the safer choice.
More room notes (+2)
  • Connecting roomsYes
  • Family roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Not included · extra charges possible

  • Parking

    Free

  • Pets

    Not accepted

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Airport transfer

    Not available

  • Extra bed

    Available

More details (+4)
  • Valet

    Not available

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

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Parking
See all amenities (+3)
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

Hilton Honors

The official hilton.com property page (SFQGIGI, Karakoyunlu Mah.) is live with Hilton Honors join/sign-in and the Digital Key amenity. The property offers page was not separately checked in this pass.

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 official page was checked in its Turkish version. DoubleTree by Hilton Şanlıurfa (GNYDTDI, Karaköprü) in the same city is a separate property.
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Location

Sanliurfa, Eyyubiye

Karakoyunlu Mah., 11 Nisan Fuar Cad. No:54, 63100 Eyyübiye/Şanlıurfa

Rail transit · 40.7 km

The nearest airport is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY), about 34–38 km away, a 30–35 minute drive. The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle, so plan on a taxi, rental car or pre-booked private transfer.

The hotel sits just off the D400 highway, next door to the Piazza shopping mall. The Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum are a 3–5 minute walk (around 500 m). Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish) and the bazaar are 13–15 minutes on foot (about 1.1 km), and Urfa Castle is roughly 15 minutes. There is a taxi rank beside the hotel. Göbeklitepe is about 15 km away and is easiest by car. The intercity bus terminal is 4.2 km away.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is charged separately on most rates (about TRY 660 per person). On meal-inclusive packages, children's meals are not covered. A credit card hold or cash deposit for incidentals may be requested at check-in. Rooms come with two bottles of water and the minibar is empty. Parking and Wi-Fi are free; cribs and extra beds are free according to Expedia.

Pool, spa & fitness

There is an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. The official site also mentions a whirlpool, but guest reports conflict (one mentions a small jacuzzi, another says there was none). Tripadvisor lists a sauna and hammam, and one guest mentions a massage in the spa. The pool is small, and one review criticised the hygiene of the changing rooms. Ask at check-in about opening hours and any charges for the pool and spa areas.

Guest scores

What 3 sites say

8.3/ 10
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  • Expedia · 980 reviews8.2 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 162 reviews8.4 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 844 reviews4.1 / 5

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.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Şanlıurfa

Sanliurfa · ★★★★★

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.

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