More about hotels in Mardin
Mardin doesn't look like anywhere else in Turkey. Honey-coloured stone houses stack up a steep hillside in tight terraces, so the flat roof of one home often doubles as the courtyard of the one above it. From the top of the old town the view opens out over the Mesopotamian plain, flat and hazy all the way to the horizon. Down in the covered bazaar, stalls have sold spices, silverware and Mardin's own olive-oil soap for centuries, and once you've walked the narrow stone lanes at sunset, when the whole hillside turns gold, you'll understand why people call it the "stone city".
Most of Mardin's best stays are old courtyard houses, or konaks, that have been carefully restored into hotels. You get thick stone walls, a private courtyard and a view over the plain, without giving up modern comforts like air conditioning and proper plumbing. There's a decent spread of options too, from simple guesthouses to a handful of proper heritage suites, so you should find something that matches your budget and the trip you're planning.
Where to stay in Mardin
- Artuklu: this is the old town itself, home to the honey-stone houses and the covered bazaar. Base yourself here if you want to step straight out of your hotel into the old streets. See stays in Artuklu.
- Midyat: about an hour east, known for its own stone old town and its silver filigree workshops. A good overnight stop if you want to slow down away from the busiest streets. See stays in Midyat.
- Kızıltepe: a bigger, more modern town south of the centre, handy if you want chain-hotel convenience or an airport-adjacent base. See stays in Kızıltepe.
- Savur: a small hillside town with its own stone architecture and a much slower pace, good for a day trip or a quiet overnight away from the crowds. See stays in Savur.
- Derik: set at the foot of Mount Karacadağ, worth a look if you're combining Mardin with a longer south-eastern Turkey road trip. See stays in Derik.
How much is Mardin accommodation?
Rooms in and around Mardin start from about AU$37 a night for the simplest guesthouses, climbing past AU$400 for the very best heritage suites. Here's roughly how the tiers break down.
- Budget and guesthouses: from around AU$37 per night. Simple, clean rooms, sometimes without a private courtyard, but a solid base for exploring on foot.
- Mid-range konaks: from around AU$90 per night. Restored stone houses with a shared courtyard, air conditioning and breakfast included. This is the sweet spot for most travellers.
- Boutique historic stays: from around AU$140 per night. Fully restored konaks with a private courtyard, vaulted stone ceilings and more personal service.
- Luxury heritage suites: from around AU$400 per night. A small number of top-end historic properties with the best views over the plain and the highest-end finishes.
Top-rated hotels in Mardin
- Zinciriye Hotel: a restored stone konak with a leafy courtyard and some of the best sunset views over the plain from its rooftop terrace.
- Mardin Osmanlı Konağı: a converted Ottoman-era house with vaulted stone ceilings and a quiet inner courtyard just steps from the bazaar.
- Kasr-i Divan Hotel: a comfortable mid-range stone hotel with easy walking access to the old town's main lanes.
- Hilton Garden Inn Mardin: the reliable pick if you'd rather have an international brand and predictable comforts just outside the old town.
- Legacy Mesopotamia Hotel: a restored stone property with rooftop views that make the most of Mardin's hillside setting.
Tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Mardin
- Book an old-town stay with a terrace or courtyard view if you can. The plain view is Mardin's whole appeal, and not every room gets one, so check the listing photos closely before you book.
- If steep, uneven stone lanes aren't for you, look for a hotel nearer the main road rather than deep inside the old town. Many of the historic konaks involve stairs and slopes with no lift.
- Spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October) are the most comfortable months to visit, and rooms book out faster then. Locking in your stay a few weeks ahead gives you more choice.
- Basing yourself in Kızıltepe makes sense if you're renting a car or flying in late, but you'll trade away the walk-everywhere convenience of staying in the old town itself.
- If a side trip to Midyat is on your list, book at least one night there instead of rushing it as a day trip. The drive each way takes over an hour.
Pair your Mardin stay with a look at flights to Turkey, or browse more stays across the country on Traveloka's Turkey hotels page before you lock in your dates.
