Sivas sits in the geographic heart of Anatolia at 1,285m elevation - a city of 350,000 where the most remarkable concentration of Seljuk and Ilkhanid architecture in Türkiye survives in the city centre. The Çifte Minareli Madrasa, Buruciye Madrasa, Gök Medrese and the Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital (a UNESCO World Heritage Site 170km east) are extraordinary medieval monuments. The city is also historically significant as the site of the September 1919 Sivas Congress, a pivotal moment in the Turkish War of Independence. For travellers crossing central Anatolia by train or bus, Sivas is a natural and worthwhile overnight stop.
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Budget Hotels in Sivas (₺700–1,800 per night / approximately €21–54 as of 2026)
Budget accommodation in Sivas is plentiful and practical, concentrated near the city centre and the train station. The city is an important rail hub on the Ankara–Erzurum line.
Hotel Kervansaray Sivas near the madrasa complex is a city-centre hotel with functional rooms and a central location for the Seljuk monuments. Rates run approximately ₺800–1,500/night.
Madımak Hotel Sivas - a small city-centre hotel near the bazaar with clean rooms at straightforward prices. Rates are approximately ₺700–1,400/night.
Sivas Otel near the train station is a practical option for rail travellers, with functional rooms and good transport connections. Rates are approximately ₺700–1,300/night.
Mid-Range Hotels in Sivas (₺2,000–5,000 per night / approximately €60–150 as of 2026)
Büyük Hotel Sivas is a well-established mid-range property in the city centre with comfortable rooms, a restaurant serving central Anatolian cuisine and a professional service standard. Rates run approximately ₺2,200–4,000/night.
Sultan Hotel Sivas near the Sivas Congress Museum has comfortable rooms and a restaurant. Its location is practical for cultural visits. Rates are approximately ₺2,000–3,800/night.
Dedeman Sivas Hotel is the most professionally managed mid-range chain property in the city, with a pool, business facilities and consistent standards. Rates run approximately ₺2,800–5,000/night.
Luxury Hotels in Sivas (₺5,500–12,000+ per night / approximately €165–360+ as of 2026)
Radisson Blu Sivas is the city’s flagship upscale property - a modern hotel with a pool, spa, conference facilities and a rooftop restaurant with city views. It’s the most complete hotel in Sivas and caters to corporate and government visitors. Rates start from approximately ₺6,000/night.
Hilton Garden Inn Sivas provides reliable international chain comfort with good business facilities. Rates are approximately ₺5,500–10,000/night.
Sivas Palace Hotel is a premium city-centre property with a pool, spa and multiple restaurants. Rates start from approximately ₺6,000/night.
Best Areas to Stay in Sivas
City Centre (Madrasa District) is the right base for cultural visitors - the Çifte Minareli Madrasa, Gök Medrese and Buruciye Madrasa are all within a 10-minute walk of central accommodation, as is the Sivas Congress Building and Museum.
Train Station Area suits rail travellers connecting between Ankara and eastern destinations. The station is a significant landmark in its own right - the high-speed rail line to Ankara (approximately 4 hours) has improved access significantly.
Getting Around Sivas
Sivas has a light-rail service (Sivaş Tramvayı) connecting the train station, city centre and main districts. Fares are approximately ₺20 as of 2026. The high-speed train to Ankara takes approximately 4 hours. The airport (VAS) has limited domestic connections; most visitors arrive by bus or train. Bus services connect Sivas to Ankara (approximately 6 hours), Erzurum (approximately 5 hours) and Kayseri (approximately 2.5 hours). Taxis within the city cost approximately ₺80–120 for cross-town journeys.
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Practical Booking Tips
The Sivas Kültür Yolu Festival (September) celebrates Alevi culture and brings significant numbers of visitors to the city. Book accommodation in advance for this period. The Divriği Mosque and Hospital (UNESCO, 170km east) is reachable as a day trip from Sivas by bus - the journey takes approximately 2.5 hours each way, and the carved stone portal is one of the most exuberant architectural achievements in the medieval world. Sivas is a fairly conservative central Anatolian city. The city’s famous dried beef (pastırma) and local pastries are best found in the old bazaar market near the madrasas.
For more on what to see, read our Sivas city guide.