More about hotels in Bingöl
Bingöl sits in the mountainous heart of eastern Turkey, and its name gives away the province's best feature. Bin göl means "a thousand lakes," a nod to the scatter of small glacial lakes spread across the high plateau of the Bingöl Mountains. It's a province built around volcanic peaks, cool highland pastures and one of the region's more visited thermal spring facilities, not a name most travellers have on their radar yet.
You won't find big resort chains here. The handful of hotels around Bingöl centre cover the basics well, and the town makes an easy base for a soak in the thermal springs, a run into the mountains, or a stopover on a longer eastern Anatolia trip.
Where to stay in Bingöl
- Merkez - the provincial centre and home to almost every hotel in Bingöl, with the airport just a short drive from town. See stays in Merkez.
- Karlıova - the gateway to the Kös thermal springs, about 20km out along the Bingöl-Karlıova road, and the closest base to the high plateau where most of the province's namesake lakes sit. See stays in Karlıova.
- Kığı - the most rugged of Bingöl's districts, tucked into steep valleys and the pick for anyone chasing proper mountain views. See stays in Kığı.
- Solhan - known for its highland pastures, and a handy stop if you're driving the mountain roads east of the centre. See stays in Solhan.
- Genç - a quieter district south of Merkez, useful if you're passing through toward neighbouring provinces rather than stopping for long. See stays in Genç.
How much is Bingöl accommodation?
Bingöl is one of the more affordable stops in eastern Turkey, with most rooms in town running well under what you'd pay in Istanbul or the coastal resorts. The hotel scene is small and mostly budget to mid-range, so the price ladder here is shorter than in a bigger destination.
- Budget apartments and guesthouses - from around AU$25 a night for a simple room or apartment-style stay in Merkez, no frills but fine for a night or two.
- Mid-range hotels - from around AU$45 a night, typically a private bathroom, breakfast and a central Merkez location.
- Thermal and higher-rated stays - from around AU$60-80 a night for Bingöl's better-rated properties, including the one hotel built around its own thermal pool.
There's no true luxury or resort tier in Bingöl yet. If that's what you're after, it's worth comparing against bigger Turkish cities instead.
Top-rated hotels in Bingöl
- Grand Berti Hotel - the highest-rated option in town, a straightforward 4-star city hotel a short walk from central Merkez.
- Binkap Termal Hotel - built around its own thermal pool, the simplest way to combine your stay with Bingöl's hot springs without a separate day trip.
- Binkap Resort Hotel - a resort-style stay in Merkez with more space than a standard city hotel room.
- Lina Garden Hotel - a garden property in Merkez that also hosts local functions, so book ahead if you're travelling in wedding season.
- Berka Rezidans & Apart - apartment-style rooms in Merkez, a good pick if you want a kitchenette for a longer, budget-minded stay.
Tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Bingöl
- Book as soon as your dates are set. Bingöl's hotel scene is small, and rooms near the Kös thermal springs get tight over summer weekends.
- Pack for the mountains, not just the town. Evenings on the high plateau around Karlıova and Kığı turn cold well before summer ends down in Merkez.
- Base yourself in Merkez for the airport and the widest choice of hotels, or in Karlıova if the thermal springs are the main reason for the trip.
- Filter by star rating rather than review count for now. Most Bingöl properties are new to the platform, so a 3 or 4-star rating is your best signal until reviews build up.
- If a soak in the springs is the goal, check whether your hotel already has a thermal pool, like Binkap Termal, before planning a separate trip out to Kös.
Comparing options elsewhere in the country? Browse hotels across all of Turkey on Traveloka's Turkey hotel page.
