Bursa
The Ottoman Empire's first capital, Bursa offers year-round stays with thermal baths, Uludağ, and the silk bazaar.
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Where to stay in Bursa?
Cumalıkızık and the historic centre are ideal for culture tours; Çekirge thermal hotels offer spa experiences; Uludağ hotels suit winter sports and summer cool air.
Historic centre and Cumalıkızık
Ulu Cami, Koza Han, and Ottoman neighbourhoods suit a walking route. UNESCO village Cumalıkızık is visited on a day or half-day tour.
Thermal and Uludağ
Thermal hotels in Çekirge offer hammam and spa packages. Mountain hotels on Uludağ are active for skiing in winter and highland air in summer.
Bursa tips
İskender kebab and candied chestnuts: Historic İskender restaurants queue at lunchtime; visit chestnut-candy workshops around Koza Han.
Cable car to Uludağ: Weekend queues are possible in winter season; buy tickets online and prefer the first morning departures.
Bursa hotels FAQ
How do you get to Bursa from Istanbul?
İDO ferry to Mudanya takes 1.5 hours; by road via Osmangazi Bridge takes 2–2.5 hours.
When should thermal hotels be booked?
Winter weekends and public holidays are busy; book spa packages at least 2–3 weeks ahead.
Is Uludağ open in summer?
Yes; highland hotels and the cable car operate in summer too, popular as an escape from the heat.