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.
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Budget-friendly (under $50/night)
Ilk Pansiyon
A small six-room guesthouse set in a restored historic house beside the Sabuncuoglu Museum of Medicine and within a ten-minute walk of the Hazeranlar Mansion. Free breakfast, wifi, and parking are included, and the intimate scale and courtyard suit budget-minded solo travellers. Rates of roughly $19-35 per night make it one of the most affordable atmospheric stays in central Amasya.
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Emin Efendi Konaklari
A restored Ottoman mansion complex on the Yesilirmak waterfront in the Yaliboyu district, set across several historic konak buildings on Hazeranlar Sokak. Rooms blend carved-wood Ottoman detailing with modern comforts, and the in-house restaurant frames views of the Bayezid II Mosque and the rock-cut Pontic tombs across the river. Rates run roughly $39-69 per night, placing it among Amasya's best-known boutique stays.
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An Ottoman bay-window house set only metres from the Yesilirmak River and a short walk from the King Rock Tombs, in the heart of the Yaliboyu old town. Soundproofed rooms with modern fittings sit behind a traditional timber facade, and a river-view terrace looks across to the illuminated cliff tombs at night. Nightly rates of around $32-52 make it a well-priced boutique base for solo sightseeing on foot.
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A restored konak on Hazeranlar Sokak opposite the historic Yildiz Hamami, a short stroll from the Hazeranlar Mansion and the riverfront promenade. Free breakfast, parking, and wifi are included, and several rooms look toward the Yesilirmak and the rock tombs beyond. With rates of roughly $28-48 per night, it is one of the better-value restored mansions in the Yaliboyu cluster.
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A centuries-old Amasya mansion standing across from the Bayezid II Mosque complex, restored as a boutique guesthouse in the Yaliboyu waterfront quarter. Traditional rooms retain Ottoman character with modern bathrooms and air conditioning, and pets are welcomed at no extra charge. Nightly rates of about $30-50 cover a riverside location within easy walking distance of the rock tombs and old bazaar.
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A boutique and apart-style konak on Yali Sokak in the riverfront old town, offering both hotel rooms and self-catering apart suites within a restored Ottoman house. Several rooms and the terrace face the Yesilirmak and the cliff tombs opposite, and the central location puts the Hazeranlar Mansion and waterfront cafes a few minutes away on foot. Rates run roughly $28-52 per night.
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An Ottoman-style apart hotel near the Amasya Archaeological Museum, offering self-catering konak apartments and family suites about half a kilometre from the central sights. Standard rooms start near ₺1,750 (approx $38) and larger family suites from ₺3,750 (approx $81), making it a flexible option for solo travellers wanting a kitchenette and more space. The setting is quiet but within a short walk of the riverfront and bazaar.
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A 21-room hotel near the old town centre offering a fuller-service alternative to the small konaks, with a garden, restaurant, and free private parking. Air-conditioned rooms include minibars and room service, and a 24-hour front desk suits travellers arriving late or by car. Nightly rates of around $43-76 cover a central base a short walk from the Yesilirmak waterfront and the bazaar.
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A 20-room konak-style hotel and restaurant set in a restored Misirli mansion in the central Hatuniye quarter, about a ten-minute walk from the old town core. Rooms include minibars, flat-screen satellite televisions, and en-suite shower rooms, and the on-site restaurant serves Amasya cuisine. Rates of roughly $43-69 per night place it in the mid-range boutique bracket.
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A 47-room modern hotel on the banks of the Yesilirmak in the city centre, offering river views and conventional comforts within walking distance of the business, shopping, and entertainment districts. Free buffet breakfast, wifi, self parking, and an elevator make it a practical choice for travellers who prefer a full-service hotel over a small konak. Nightly rates run about $48-82.
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A 96-room resort-style hotel about a twenty-minute walk from the centre, distinguished by an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and sauna that the smaller historic konaks lack. The restaurant serves Turkish cuisine alongside a bar and coffee shop, and free breakfast, wifi, and parking are included. Rates of roughly $52-91 per night suit travellers wanting pool and leisure facilities, with Merzifon airport around 50 minutes away.
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A straightforward 3-star city-centre hotel offering modern en-suite rooms with air conditioning at a budget-friendly rate, within walking distance of the bazaar and the riverfront. Breakfast and wifi are included, and an elevator and 24-hour desk add convenience for solo travellers who prefer a simple, central modern hotel over a historic konak. Nightly rates run about $26-43.
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A restored Ottoman konak in the Hatuniye waterfront quarter, offering traditional timber-detailed rooms a short walk from the Hazeranlar Mansion and the rock tombs. River-facing rooms and a terrace overlook the Yesilirmak and the floodlit cliffs at night. With rates of around $30-52 per night, it sits comfortably in the mid-range boutique band of the Yaliboyu cluster.
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A pair of restored mansions on the Yesilirmak waterfront forming an intimate boutique hotel with a riverside terrace and garden. Rooms keep Ottoman wood-and-plaster character while adding modern bathrooms and air conditioning, and the terrace restaurant looks directly across to the rock tombs. Nightly rates of roughly $32-56 cover a prime waterfront position in the old town.
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A 63-room thermal spa resort in the village of Hamamozu, roughly 70 km west of Amasya city, built around a 2,000 square-metre enclosed pool complex fed by natural hot springs. Rooms have balconies and LCD televisions, two restaurants serve buffet meals, and a spa centre offers massages and thermal bathing. Nightly rates of about $54-97 suit a one or two night wellness break; Merzifon airport is around 45 km away.
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A 117-room thermal hotel and spa in Hamamozu, drawing on the village's natural hot springs with a spa and wellness centre, hot tub, terrace, and garden. Air-conditioned family rooms have private bathrooms and city views, and the restaurant serves local cuisine with halal options. Rates of around $43-86 per night make it a sizeable thermal-break option about 50 km from Merzifon airport.
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A waterfront Ottoman yali a few metres from the Yesilirmak and forty metres from the King Rock Tombs, run as a boutique guesthouse alongside the neighbouring Sehrizade properties. Bay-window rooms and a riverside terrace face the cliff tombs, and the restaurant serves regional dishes. Nightly rates of about $32-54 cover one of the most scenic waterfront positions in the Yaliboyu district.
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A boutique hotel and restaurant set within the historic Tashan, a restored Ottoman stone caravanserai in the central old town. Rooms surround a stone courtyard, and the in-house restaurant serves Amasya specialities beneath vaulted arches. Within easy walking distance of the bazaar and the riverfront, its rates of roughly $39-65 per night buy a distinctive stay in a centuries-old trading han rather than a residential konak.
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Best neighborhoods to stay
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City Center
The heart of Amasya with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
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Emin Efendi Konaklari
A restored Ottoman mansion complex on the Yesilirmak waterfront in the Yaliboyu district, set across several historic konak buildings on Hazeranlar Sokak. Rooms blend carved-wood Ottoman detailing with modern comforts, and the in-house restaurant frames views of the Bayezid II Mosque and the rock-cut Pontic tombs across the river. Rates run roughly $39-69 per night, placing it among Amasya's best-known boutique stays.
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An Ottoman bay-window house set only metres from the Yesilirmak River and a short walk from the King Rock Tombs, in the heart of the Yaliboyu old town. Soundproofed rooms with modern fittings sit behind a traditional timber facade, and a river-view terrace looks across to the illuminated cliff tombs at night. Nightly rates of around $32-52 make it a well-priced boutique base for solo sightseeing on foot.
Check rates on Booking.comZiyagil Konagi
A restored konak on Hazeranlar Sokak opposite the historic Yildiz Hamami, a short stroll from the Hazeranlar Mansion and the riverfront promenade. Free breakfast, parking, and wifi are included, and several rooms look toward the Yesilirmak and the rock tombs beyond. With rates of roughly $28-48 per night, it is one of the better-value restored mansions in the Yaliboyu cluster.
Check rates on Booking.comSukrubey Konagi
A centuries-old Amasya mansion standing across from the Bayezid II Mosque complex, restored as a boutique guesthouse in the Yaliboyu waterfront quarter. Traditional rooms retain Ottoman character with modern bathrooms and air conditioning, and pets are welcomed at no extra charge. Nightly rates of about $30-50 cover a riverside location within easy walking distance of the rock tombs and old bazaar.
Check rates on Booking.comGonul Sefasi Konagi
A boutique and apart-style konak on Yali Sokak in the riverfront old town, offering both hotel rooms and self-catering apart suites within a restored Ottoman house. Several rooms and the terrace face the Yesilirmak and the cliff tombs opposite, and the central location puts the Hazeranlar Mansion and waterfront cafes a few minutes away on foot. Rates run roughly $28-52 per night.
Check rates on Booking.comYorguc Pasa Konagi Apart Otel
An Ottoman-style apart hotel near the Amasya Archaeological Museum, offering self-catering konak apartments and family suites about half a kilometre from the central sights. Standard rooms start near ₺1,750 (approx $38) and larger family suites from ₺3,750 (approx $81), making it a flexible option for solo travellers wanting a kitchenette and more space. The setting is quiet but within a short walk of the riverfront and bazaar.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Restored konak boutique hotels along Hazeranlar Sokak are small, often six to twenty rooms, so solo travellers should reserve two to three weeks ahead for spring and autumn weekends
A riverfront-facing room in the Yaliboyu konaks frames the floodlit Pontic rock tombs at night, so requesting the river side is worth doing at the time of booking
Prices in Amasya are quoted in Turkish lira and shift with the exchange rate; paying in lira via the hotel directly is usually cheaper than prepaid foreign-currency rates
Hamamozu thermal resorts sit about 70 km west of Amasya city and suit a one or two night spa break; a rental car or the regional dolmus makes the trip practical without a tour
Merzifon, near the airport 45 km from the centre, has functional modern hotels for early flights, while the historic konaks in the city centre are better for sightseeing on foot
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.