Sarıkamış Snowdrop Hotel stands on Ordu Caddesi in the town centre of Sarıkamış, a small resort settlement in Kars Province roughly 60 km southwest of Kars city and 2 km from the main ski lifts of Sarıkamış Ski Resort. Sarıkamış sits at 2,100 m elevation and receives consistent powder snow from November through March, drawing skiers and snowboarders from across Turkey and Russia. The hotel's pine-clad exterior and pitched roof fit naturally into a landscape of Scotch pine forest that is rare at this altitude in Anatolia.
The building was constructed in the early 2000s and has been progressively updated; the interiors combine timber panelling, warm lighting, and double-glazed windows suited to temperatures that regularly reach −25 °C at peak winter. Single, Double, and Family Room configurations are available, each with en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, and central heating. Family rooms accommodate up to two adults and two children and are in demand during the February half-term weeks.
The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily. Breakfast is included in the room rate and features open-buffet items alongside regional staples: Kars kaşar, ayran, and freshly baked bread. Dinner portions are skier-sized — hearty stews, grilled meats, and soups — and the kitchen accommodates dietary requirements with advance notice.
The hotel operates a ski bus service on a fixed morning and afternoon timetable to and from the lift base station, and provides locked ski storage on the ground floor. Service is practical and oriented toward repeat skier guests; English is spoken at the front desk. The property suits active winter travellers, couples, and families on ski holidays rather than guests seeking a spa or upscale amenities.
Room types
- Single
- Double
- Family Room
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Ski bus service
- Ski storage
Location
Ordu Caddesi No:14, Sarıkamış, Kars Province
40.3401, 42.5872 View on map
Highlights
- 2 km from Sarıkamış Ski Resort lifts with dedicated ski bus service on fixed daily timetable
- Locked ski storage and boot drying facilities on-site
- Full breakfast included — open buffet with regional Kars cheeses and hot dishes
- Pine-forest setting at 2,100 m elevation with panoramic winter views
- Family rooms available for up to four guests, popular during school holidays
Tips for visiting
- Book at least six weeks ahead for January and February weekends when Sarıkamış fills with domestic ski groups from Ankara and Istanbul.
- The ski bus departs the hotel at fixed times; confirm the current schedule at check-in and adjust your morning accordingly.
- Sarıkamış piste maps are available at the hotel reception — staff can advise which runs suit different ability levels.
- Bring or rent ski layers in Kars city before arriving; Sarıkamış town has limited gear shops and prices are higher on-resort.
- In summer (June–August) Sarıkamış is a walking and plateau destination; rates drop significantly and the forest trails around the hotel are crowd-free.