Hotel Near Başkent University and Çankaya University: A Guide to Bağlıca, Etimesgut and Eryaman
Bağlıca and Etimesgut, on the Eskişehir road, are home to two of Ankara's large private foundation universities: Başkent University and Çankaya University. Every year, thousands of people come to these campuses for enrolment week, exams, graduation ceremonies, conferences and family visits.
Dora Beytepe Otel is approximately 10-15 minutes by car from Başkent University's Bağlıca Campus and around 20-25 minutes from Çankaya University. In this article we have put together accommodation and transport information for students, families and academics visiting the campuses.
Başkent University and Çankaya University Campuses
Başkent University Bağlıca Campus: Fatih Sultan Mahallesi, Eskişehir Yolu 18. km, Etimesgut/Ankara
Çankaya University Main Campus: Yukarıyurtçu Mahallesi, Mimar Sinan Caddesi No:4, Eskişehir Yolu 29. km, Etimesgut/Ankara
As enrolment, exam and graduation dates can change from year to year, we recommend following the current academic calendar on the universities' official websites. Note: Dora Beytepe Otel has no institutional affiliation with these universities; this article has been prepared as a guide for our guests visiting the campuses.
Distances from the Hotel to the Campuses and the Area
Başkent University Bağlıca Campus: Around 5 km, 10-15 minutes by car
Çankaya University Main Campus: Around 17 km, 20-25 minutes by car
Etimesgut centre: Around 12 km, 15-20 minutes by car
Eryaman YHT (High-Speed Train) Station: Around 15-18 km, about 20 minutes by car
Yaşamkent: Around 5.5 km, 10-15 minutes by car
Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day. You can also take a look at our Yaşamkent hotel guide for Yaşamkent and the surrounding area.
Accommodation for Students and Families
Our Triple Rooms and Twin Rooms are ideal for families coming with their son or daughter for enrolment or graduation. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, a TV, a mini fridge and a kettle, and setting off early on the morning of a ceremony or exam is easy.
Enrolment week: Families staying a few days to sort out paperwork, banking and dormitory arrangements
Exams: Candidates and their families who don't want to spend the morning of the exam on the road
Graduation ceremony: Group room bookings for older family members travelling from outside Ankara
Free parking: For those arriving in the family car
For Academics and Event Participants
We offer academics coming for conferences, symposiums, thesis juries or visiting faculty positions a quiet working environment in our single rooms. We invoice stays in the name of the institution, and our meeting rooms are also suitable for small working groups. For visits to Hacettepe, Bilkent and METU (ODTÜ), see our campus visits guide too.
Term-Long and Monthly Stays
We offer a monthly stay option for students who need to stay for a few weeks until they find a dormitory or flat, and for academics who will be in Ankara for a semester. For stays of 30 nights or more, we apply a 33% discount on the daily room rate, and electricity, water, heating and internet are included in the price. For details, see our monthly stay guide for Yaşamkent and the surrounding area.
Arriving via Eryaman YHT Station
If you are coming by high-speed train, some trains from the Istanbul direction also stop at Eryaman YHT Station in Etimesgut before reaching Ankara YHT Station. If your ticket includes the Eryaman stop, getting off here can get you to Bağlıca and Çayyolu more quickly: it is about 20 minutes by car from Eryaman YHT Station to our hotel, compared with around 30 minutes from Ankara YHT Station, depending on traffic. For all transport options, our transport guide is worth a look.
Good to Know Before Your Stay
Check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00
We do not offer a breakfast service; cafés, bakeries and supermarkets are just a few minutes away
Not all rooms have air conditioning; please mention it when booking if you would like an air-conditioned room
Parking is free
Demand for rooms in the area can rise during enrolment and graduation weeks, so we recommend booking early
Reservations
Send us the number of guests and your dates, and we will plan the right rooms for you together. Call us on 0312 240 62 40 or 0533 704 64 74, or use our Reservations page to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dora Beytepe Otel from Başkent University's Bağlıca Campus?
Our hotel is around 5 km from the Bağlıca Campus; the journey takes 10-15 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
How long does it take to get to Çankaya University?
Çankaya University's Main Campus is around 17 km from our hotel; the journey takes 20-25 minutes by car.
How do I get to the hotel from Eryaman YHT Station?
Eryaman YHT Station is around 15-18 km from our hotel; you can get here by taxi in about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Do you have rooms for large families coming for a graduation?
Yes, we have Triple Rooms and Twin Rooms, and you can book several rooms together.
Is monthly accommodation available for students?
Yes. For stays of 30 nights or more, we apply a 33% discount on the daily room rate; utility bills are included in the price.
Is breakfast available at the hotel?
No, we do not offer a breakfast service at the hotel. Cafés and bakeries in Çayyolu and Ümitköy are just a few minutes away.
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