Amasya is a historic city and province in north-central Turkey, set in a dramatic gorge on the Yeşilırmak river beneath the rocky heights of Mount Harşena. Known as the Şehzadeler Şehri, or City of Princes, where Ottoman heirs trained as provincial governors, Amasya is famous for its Pontic royal rock tombs carved into the cliffs, its riverside Ottoman timber mansions, and its sweet apples. The birthplace of the ancient geographer Strabo, it blends Hellenistic, Roman, Seljuk, and Ottoman heritage in one of Turkey's most scenic provincial towns.
Local currency: Turkish Lira (TRY, ₺).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Amasya.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- ₺550-900 (approx $12-20)
- Budget
- ₺1,200-2,200 (approx $27-49)
- Midrange
- ₺2,200-4,500 (approx $49-100)
- Luxury
- ₺6,000-13,000 (approx $133-289)
Food
- Street
- ₺60-200 (approx $1.30-4.40)
- Local
- ₺250-450 (approx $5.50-10)
- Midrange
- ₺500-1,000 (approx $11-22)
- Fine
- ₺1,200-2,500 (approx $27-56)
Transport
- Bus
- ₺25-40 (approx $0.55-0.90)
- Taxi
- ₺120-300 (approx $2.70-6.70)
- Airport
- ₺250-600 (approx $5.50-13)
- Daytrip
- ₺150-500 (approx $3.30-11)
Activities
- Museum
- ₺50-150 (approx $1.10-3.30)
- Sites
- ₺30-120 (approx $0.70-2.70)
- Tour
- ₺600-1,500 (approx $13-33)
- Excursion
- ₺800-2,500 (approx $18-56)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Amasya costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.