More about hotels in Sivas
Sivas sits high on Turkey's central Anatolian plateau, over 1,280 metres up, which means proper seasons: crisp, snow-dusted winters and warm, dry summers with barely a drop of rain most months. It's also a genuine railway junction, one of the oldest working stations on the network, with services running east toward Kars and west back to Ankara. Between trains, it's worth trying Sivas köftesi, a thin, plain grilled meatball that's a real local specialty and different from köfte anywhere else in the country.
Most people who stay here are breaking up a longer train trip, heading out to the canyon country further east, or passing through on the road between Ankara and the east. All of that means there's a decent, varied range of places to stay, from simple central hotels to a proper thermal spa just outside town.
Where to stay in Sivas
- Merkez (city centre) Most of Sivas's hotels sit here, an easy walk from the railway station and the main shopping strip. Handy if you're relying on public transport or just want everything close by.
- Yıldızeli West of the centre, out toward the Yıldız River and surrounded by farmland. This is thermal spring country, worth the trip out if you want a proper soak rather than just a bed.
- Divriği About 170 kilometres east, so this is really its own base rather than a day trip. Come for the canyon views from the glass-floor terrace above Çaltı Canyon, and stay the night rather than rush back.
- Gemerek On the highway junction toward Kayseri, west of Sivas city. A practical stop if you're driving in from the west and want to break up the trip rather than push straight through.
How much is Sivas accommodation?
Sivas is a genuinely affordable place to stay, with simple hotels in the centre from around AU$89 a night. Prices climb steadily from there depending on what you want built in.
- Budget hotels and guesthouses: From AU$89 a night. Simple, clean rooms in the centre, no frills, but everything within walking distance.
- Mid-range hotels: From around AU$120 a night. Private bathrooms, breakfast included, sometimes a small gym or sauna.
- Boutique and thermal stays: From around AU$160 a night. Properties like the spa hotel out in Yıldızeli, with pools and treatments built into the stay.
- Top-tier hotels: From around AU$200 a night and up. Full-service properties with restaurants and business facilities, usually on the edge of the centre rather than right in the middle of it.
Top-rated hotels in Sivas
- Ramada by Wyndham Sivas A heated indoor pool and its own Gumen Spa, useful if you're settling in for a few nights rather than just passing through. Quieter setting on the edge of town, with an airport shuttle.
- KRC Sivas Termal Hotel & Spa Out in Yıldızeli, with naturally heated spring water pools and a proper Turkish hammam. Surrounded by farmland, so bring a book.
- Divriği Köşk Hotel The obvious pick if you're out for the canyon views, close enough to the glass-floor terrace above Çaltı Canyon that you don't need to rush back to Sivas city the same day.
- Accom Hotel Sivas Central, with an indoor pool and a small wellness centre including a hammam and sauna. An easy walk to the main shopping centre.
Tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Sivas
- Winters here are properly cold, well below freezing some nights thanks to the altitude. Book somewhere with reliable heating if you're visiting between November and March, and check reviews for it specifically.
- Summers are warm and dry, so air conditioning matters less than a shaded room or a decent fan, especially through July and August.
- If you're arriving by train, staying in the centre near the station saves you a taxi at the end of a long ride. Sivas is a genuine rail junction, with services running from Ankara out east.
- Divriği is far enough out, around 170 kilometres, that it's worth booking a night there rather than trying to squeeze the canyon in as a same-day trip from Sivas city.
- Sivas doesn't see huge tourist crowds, so availability is rarely the issue. It's more about matching the base to what you're actually doing: the centre for convenience, Yıldızeli for the thermal spa, Divriği for the canyon.
