Termal Otel Ekşisu

Termal Otel Ekşisu is a thermal spa hotel situated at the Ekşisu mineral springs complex in the Üzümlü district, approximately 28 kilometres east of central Erzincan. Ekşisu — meaning 'sour water' in Turkish — refers to the naturally carbonated, mineral-rich spring water that has drawn visitors to this valley for generations; the water is traditionally associated with digestive health and dermatological benefits and has sustained a modest spa tourism tradition in the eastern Anatolian region. The hotel is set in a forested valley environment at lower elevation than Erzincan city, surrounded by agricultural land and the Karasu River basin, offering a rural natural landscape markedly different from the provincial urban setting of the city's central hotels. Architecture follows the straightforward Turkish provincial resort style — a functional block with therapeutic facilities as the central attraction rather than architectural ambition. Room categories include standard doubles and superior doubles with private thermal bath access; the latter allows guests to soak in mineral water within the room, an arrangement that distinguishes the property from the city's standard accommodation. Communal thermal bathing facilities and a mineral pool fed by the Ekşisu springs are available to all guests and operate on a scheduled timetable throughout the day. The on-site restaurant serves three meals daily with a menu of Erzincan regional cuisine — tulum cheese, stuffed peppers, lamb kebabs, and seasonal vegetable dishes prepared with local produce. The hotel draws Turkish guests pursuing wellness and recovery stays, particularly those managing chronic conditions or seeking a restorative retreat, as well as weekend visitors from Erzincan drawn by the natural springs and valley setting. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided.