Turkey is a great destination to travel to right now as the exchange rate is a pretty decent 2.49 Turkish Lire to the 1 Great British Pound. This exchange rate is better than most European countries as the rate for the Euro is approximately 1.14 right now.
If you are having trouble finding a good hotel in Turkey here are some that have been tried and tested.
Hurriyet Hotel - from “Lateroom” they are offering a double bedroom for £33.28 a night. If you look on some of the review sites this hotel has been rated with a 4 out of 6 rating. The service is known to be good, efficient and the rooms are always kept clean and have really friendly staff.
Grands Ons Hotel - from “ebookers” is another favourite. It is a three star hotel that has incredibly friendly staff. The Breakfast has been described as basic but the rooms and communal areas and clean. Overall rating for this hotel has been 4 out of 6. Stay here from £36.19.
Golden Crown Hotel - from “Alpharooms” has been described by many as being located in the perfect place. On average the rating for this hotel from customer reviews has been 4 out of 6. Stay here from £39.44 a night
You could fly to Istanbul from £135 return with ebookers on a direct flight. Direct flights take around 4 hours.
Turkey makes an ideal holiday destination on the cheap as it is packed with culture, history and religion. Based in Europe, Turkey lies in the border of the Mediterranean so there are many influences from its neighbouring countries which is evident in its food and surrounding. Many describe the country as the ultimate east meets west with its cosmopolitan population and gorgeous weather.
Turkey is surrounded by eight neighbouring countries travel to Bulgaria, Iran, Syria, Greece, and more to absorb the real flavour of the area. Plan some further exploring by booking a quick flight or ferry across. It will get you there in no time.
If you have limited time then here are some places to try and visit.
The Blue Mosque - built in 1603 this mosque is tiled from top to bottom all in blue and is one of the most beautiful pieces of classical Islamic architecture.
Aye Sofya - was originally a church but is now a museum. Aye Sofya hosts some of the oldest items found on Turkish land. Learn the history of the Turks here.
Topkapi Palace - is another tourist must see. Shop till you drop in the Great bazaar. You can get your haggling skills in tune as you walk down the street and make a huge saving.
Ancient sites - there are many remaining roman ruins placed all around the roman city of Ephesus so this will take at least half a day up.
I hope this brief guide to where to stay and what to see in Turkey is a great help to any of you who are considering visiting this wonderful and beautiful part of the world. |