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title: "Ankara Santral Otel vs Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ankara Santral Otel or Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara in Ankara? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Ankara Santral Otel vs Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara

Both are in Ankara, 690 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kale
## [Ankara Santral Otel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ankara-santral-otel-ankara/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1128155/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Altındağ
## [Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-ankara-ankara/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2003894/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 690 m apart.

### Choose Ankara Santral Otel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 48 / 202)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2014)

### Choose Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 6.9)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 202 / 48)

### Why is Ankara Santral Otel better than Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2014) (+9y)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (48 vs 202 rooms) (−154)

### Why is Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara better than Ankara Santral Otel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.9) (+1.5)
2.  More guest reviews (597 vs 213), so the rating is more reliable (×2.8)
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  7 more listed amenities (21 vs 14) (+7)
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  Later check-out (15:00 vs 13:00) (+2h)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (202 vs 48 rooms) (×4.2)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Ankara Santral Otel | Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 8.4  (+1.5) |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 7.5  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 6.1 | 6.9  (+0.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.1 | 8.4  (+1.3) |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 8.4  (+1.5) |
| Number of reviews | 213 | 597  (+384) |
| Rank in Ankara | bottom 1% | top 41%  (+58%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km  (−350 m) | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 870 m | 720 m  (−150 m) |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 74  (+13) | 61 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m  (−230 m) | 410 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39  (+8) | 31 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | 202 |
| Floors | 5 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+9y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 21  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 | 15:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lift | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

690 m apart

Ankara Santral Otel: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Yenişehir Tren Istasyonu: 870 m, Esenboğa International Airport (ESB): 24 km, 74 places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.

Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Tcdd Ankara Tsi Kumanda Merkezi: 720 m, Esenboğa International Airport (ESB): 24 km, 61 places to eat within 500 m, 31 sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Ankara

[Ankara weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/turkiye/ankara/ankara/weather)

## Ankara Santral Otel or Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara: common questions

### Which is better, Ankara Santral Otel or Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara?

Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Ankara Santral Otel or Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ankara Santral Otel is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara.

### How far apart are Ankara Santral Otel and Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara?

The two hotels are 690 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ankara-santral-otel-ankara-vs-radisson-blu-hotel-ankara-ankara/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/