Gaziantep International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Gaziantep airport is about 20 km from the centre, 35 minutes by Havaş shuttle or taxi: a distance that makes the historic centre, among the coppersmiths' bazaar and restored Ottoman houses, almost as reachable as the modern district of Şehitkamil, where the international chains are concentrated. Those coming for Gaziantep's cuisine - baklava, kebap, the covered bazaar - do well to aim for the historic centre; those on a business trip find newer hotels in Şehitkamil, but also some of the most critical reviews on cleanliness among all the cities in this guide.

The historic centre and the bazaar

Neighbourhood · 19-20 km from the airport, 30-35 minutes by car; Havaş buses to the centre also stop at Şirehan, in the heart of the historic centre.

Best for: Those who want to sleep among the alleys of the historic bazaar, just steps from the castle and the kebab and baklava restaurants.

Pros

You literally sleep inside the historic bazaar, among the coppersmiths' shops and restored Ottoman houses
Kebab and baklava restaurants just steps away, with no need for a taxi in the evening

Cons

Narrow alleys, often with no parking for those arriving with a rental car
No dedicated shuttle from the airport: only Havaş or taxi, day and night

Recommended hotels in this area

Sirehan Hotel: An 1885 Ottoman caravanserai built by the governor of Aleppo, Cemil Paşa, turned into a hotel with an inner garden; 5 minutes on foot from the Tekke Mosque and the Mevlevi Museum.
Anadolu Evleri: Two traditional houses over 150 years old restored into a small 14-room hotel, next to the coppersmiths' bazaar and a few minutes from the castle.

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Şehitkamil, the modern district

Neighbourhood · The same distance from the airport as the historic centre, about 20 km, but along the city's modern avenues.

Best for: Business trips and those arriving or leaving on an evening flight, close to shopping malls and the Archaeological Museum.

Pros

International chain hotels with pool and spa, useful after a long flight
Close to the Forum Gaziantep, the Archaeological Museum and the railway station

Cons

An area of offices and shopping malls: in the evening there's little to do on foot
The most recent reviews flag cleanliness issues at more than one property in the area, despite good ratings for service and location

Recommended hotels in this area

Novotel Gaziantep: Just steps from the Forum Gaziantep shopping centre and the Archaeological Museum, 1 km from the station; outdoor pool and gym.
Divan Gaziantep: Luxury hotel on Sani Konukoğlu avenue with a full spa, indoor pool and free valet parking.
DoubleTree By Hilton Gaziantep: Formerly Divan Suites, now DoubleTree by Hilton in Şehitkamil, with indoor and outdoor pool and sauna; rooms larger than average.

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