Kizilay
Ankara
Popular places to visit
Kizilay Square
This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.
Anitkabir
Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.
Ankara Citadel
Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.
Atakule Tower
Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.
Haci Bayram Mosque
An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.
Kocatepe Mosque
Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.
Things to do
Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide
Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour )
İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar
Top hotels in Kizilay
ÇANKAYA SUIT HOTEL
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025
Business Park Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025
The Green Park Ankara
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025
The Ankara Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Grand Silay Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025
Divan Ankara
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kizilay
Maltepe
Visitors to Maltepe like its restaurants and theatres, and Ankara Cagdas Sanat Tiyatrosu is a sight worth a stop.
Ankara City Center
Get to know Ankara City Center and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around the city.
Kavaklidere
Unique features of Kavaklidere include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Tunali Hilmi Caddesi or Pembe Kurbaga Show Center while you're exploring the area.
Ulus
Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ulus. Top attractions like Haci Bayram Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Ulus Station or ASKI Station to see more of the city.
Bahçelievler Mahallesi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.
Cebeci Mahallesi
Museums, historical sites and cafes are just a few things that make Cebeci Mahallesi unique. Make a stop by Muhsin Ertugrul Sahnesi while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dikimevi Station to get around town.