Hotels and resorts • Trabzon
Trabzon is the base for trips in Turkey's Black Sea region, and from it you set out to Uzungöl, Ayder and the green plateaus. Where you stay there determines how many hours you spend on the road each day.
When searching for Trabzon hotels, you will find a variety of options: hotels in the city center, serviced apartments with Black Sea views, and countryside villas with private pools among the green hills. The most important question is not “which hotel?” but “where should I stay?”, because the city is a starting point for long day trips to the plateaus and lakes, and mountain roads eat up time. The experience differs greatly between a hotel in the heart of the city where you can walk to restaurants and markets, and a quiet villa among the trees where you need a car for every outing.
Families who want restaurants and shopping nearby choose the city center around Meydan Square; those who prefer quiet and the sea head to the coast at Yomra to the east near the airport, or Akçaabat to the west of the city. Large families looking for privacy lean toward the surrounding countryside villas, which usually have a garden and pool but need a car with a driver for daily travel. Many people split their stay: most nights in Trabzon, and one or two nights in Uzungöl or Ayder for the mountain experience. If your trip starts in Istanbul, the flight to Trabzon takes about two hours, and the airport is very close to the city and the coast.
Demand for hotels and villas in the area rises sharply in July and August with the Gulf holiday season, so booking early gives you a wider choice. The weather in the north changes quickly, so it helps to have comfortable accommodation to return to on rainy days, with a flexible plan you can adjust to the fog. At OYA Tourism we help you choose the area and type of stay according to your plans and the number of people in your family, and we arrange a private car with an English-speaking driver. Learn more about the city in the Trabzon travel guide, then send us your dates.
Where to stay?
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Close to restaurants, markets and cafés, and daily tours set out from here easily. It has many hotels across all categories. It is more crowded than the coast, and a sea view is not available at every hotel.
Serviced apartments and hotels on the coast with Black Sea views; Yomra to the east near the airport, and Akçaabat to the west, known for its köfte. Quieter than the city center and suited to families staying a week or more. You will often need a car to reach restaurants and markets.
Villas with a garden and often a private pool in the surrounding villages and hills, with space for large families. Complete privacy and a natural setting, but far from services, and the roads to them can be narrow and steep, so a car with a driver is a must.
About two hours from Trabzon, where you wake up to a view of the lake and mountains. One or two nights fit well within a Trabzon itinerary, and places with a good view fill up quickly in summer.
Wooden cabins and a mountain atmosphere among mist and waterfalls, about three hours from Trabzon. Suitable for couples and small families; large families may find the rooms limited in space.
Types of stay
Hotels in different categories in the center and along the coastal road, suited to those who go out on a day tour and return in the evening. Ask about a sea view and parking.
Several rooms, a living room and a kitchen on the coast, suited to families staying longer who like the freedom of cooking and family gatherings.
Complete privacy with a garden and pool; the pool is often open-air and unheated, so ask about it if you are traveling outside summer. Some may require a minimum number of nights.
In Uzungöl, Ayder and the plateaus, a warm countryside experience with stunning views, but with simpler space and facilities than city hotels.
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Hotel + itinerary
A week in Turkey's Black Sea region: two nights on Lake Uzungöl, a night in Ayder among the mountains, Sümela Monastery and the city of Trabzon, with an English-speaking driver.
Ten days between the Black Sea coast and its plateaus: Trabzon, Uzungöl, Sultan Murat, Ayder and Rize, Sümela Monastery and Karaca Cave, at a relaxed pace.
Combines two of the most popular destinations in Turkey: Istanbul's landmarks and the Bosphorus, then Trabzon, Lake Uzungöl, Ayder and Sümela Monastery, with domestic flights.
Questions & answers
The city center around the square is the easiest choice for families who want restaurants and shopping close by, while the coast at Yomra and Akçaabat is quieter with sea views. For large families looking for privacy, countryside villas with a private pool are an excellent choice, provided you have a car with a driver.
Yes, there are countryside villas with a garden and private pool around Trabzon, and some sleep large families. Demand for them is high in summer, so we recommend booking early and checking the number of rooms, the type of pool and the deposit terms before you pay.
Often the best option is to combine them: most nights in Trabzon for easy services and tours, and one or two nights in Uzungöl to enjoy the lake morning and evening, away from the day-trip crowds.
Prices usually rise in July and August and during holiday seasons, when Gulf tourism peaks, and are calmer in May, June and September. Winter is quieter in the city, but it is the season for snow lovers on the plateaus.
Trabzon Airport (TZX) is very close, about 6 km from the city center, and the coastal town of Yomra is closer still. The distance to countryside villas varies by location, so ask before booking.
Trabzon is a relatively conservative city that many visitors choose, and the food in its restaurants is usually halal. Hotel policies do vary, though, so if you have a specific request, such as no alcoholic drinks being served, tell us and we will recommend what suits you.
From the OYA guide
A practical guide to Turkey's Black Sea region: how to reach Trabzon, when to visit Uzungöl, where to stay, and the best places from Ayder to Sümela, with a tried-and-tested 7-day itinerary.
A balanced 10-day family itinerary in Turkey that combines city, nature and snow or lakes, with ideas for children's activities and practical tips on accommodation and getting around with little ones.
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