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Where to stay in Trabzon, Turkey 🌲

Trabzon.

The Black Sea gateway — Sumela Monastery, highland plateaus, rainforest green.

2–4 nightsIdeal stay
2Neighborhoods
5Curated hotels
June–SeptemberBest months

Trabzon is the entry point for Turkey's rainy green Black Sea region. Stay in Trabzon Center for the city and Sumela. For the famous Uzungöl lake, base there directly — it's 1.5 hours from the city.

At a glance

  1. Trabzon City Center — The urban base for visiting Sumela Monastery and exploring the Black Sea coast.
  2. Uzungöl — The famous mountain lake village — cloud-covered mosques, trout, green everywhere.

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AreaBest forPrice rangeVibe
Trabzon City Center first-timers, city base $60–$250 / night Urban, bustling, authentic Check
Uzungöl scenery, Gulf travelers $70–$300 / night Alpine village, scenic, touristy Check

Neighborhood breakdown

first-timerscity baseSumela trips

Trabzon City Center

The urban base for visiting Sumela Monastery and exploring the Black Sea coast.

VibeUrban, bustling, authentic
WalkabilityGood around Meydan
Price range$60–$250 / night

Good for

  • Base for Sumela day trips
  • Plenty of restaurants
  • Easy airport access

Watch out

  • Not especially scenic
  • Rainy most of the year
  • Limited English in smaller hotels

Top hotels in Trabzon City Center

Luxury businessfirst-timers

Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon

Trabzon City Center, Trabzon

Modern harbor-view hotel with pool and spa, walk to Meydan square.

$180 from / night
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Mid-range businesscouples

Novotel Trabzon

Trabzon City Center, Trabzon

Reliable brand with good breakfast, sea views, and central location.

$130 from / night
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Mid-range familiesvalue

Ramada Hotel Trabzon

Trabzon City Center, Trabzon

Central city hotel with pool and family rooms.

$110 from / night
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Uzungöl

The famous mountain lake village — cloud-covered mosques, trout, green everywhere.

VibeAlpine village, scenic, touristy
WalkabilityGood around the lake
Price range$70–$300 / night

Good for

  • Iconic postcard scenery
  • Fresh mountain air
  • Many hotels right on the lake

Watch out

  • 1.5 hours from Trabzon
  • Can feel crowded in summer
  • Basic dining options

Top hotels in Uzungöl

Mid-range couplesnature

İnan Kardeşler Bungalow

Uzungöl, Trabzon

Wood-clad bungalows with balconies over the lake — the classic Uzungöl stay.

$140 from / night
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Mid-range couplesfamilies

Uzungöl Suites Hotel

Uzungöl, Trabzon

Central lakeside hotel in Uzungöl village with traditional Black Sea architecture.

$110 from / night
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All featured hotels in Trabzon

Luxury businessfirst-timers

Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon

Trabzon City Center, Trabzon

Modern harbor-view hotel with pool and spa, walk to Meydan square.

$180 from / night
Check availability →
Mid-range businesscouples

Novotel Trabzon

Trabzon City Center, Trabzon

Reliable brand with good breakfast, sea views, and central location.

$130 from / night
Check availability →
Mid-range familiesvalue

Ramada Hotel Trabzon

Trabzon City Center, Trabzon

Central city hotel with pool and family rooms.

$110 from / night
Check availability →
Mid-range couplesnature

İnan Kardeşler Bungalow

Uzungöl, Trabzon

Wood-clad bungalows with balconies over the lake — the classic Uzungöl stay.

$140 from / night
Check availability →
Mid-range couplesfamilies

Uzungöl Suites Hotel

Uzungöl, Trabzon

Central lakeside hotel in Uzungöl village with traditional Black Sea architecture.

$110 from / night
Check availability →

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Experiences in Trabzon

Skip-the-line tickets, food tours, day trips — book the big stuff before you arrive so it doesn't sell out.

Getting around Trabzon

Pre-book your arrival. Public taxis at Turkish airports are a known tourist trap.

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FAQs

When is Trabzon best to visit?

June to September. The Black Sea region is very rainy — pack layers and waterproofs even in summer.

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