Hotels in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Central Anatolia sits right in the middle of Turkey, with a continental climate that brings hot, dry summers (up to 95°F / 35°C) and cold, snowy winters (down to 23°F / -5°C). This region is famous for Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and ancient underground cities like Derinkuyu, where you can go 18 stories deep. In spring and fall, you'll have perfect weather for hiking through Göreme Open-Air Museum or taking a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the surreal rock formations. Come winter, hit the slopes at Erciyes Mountain near Kayseri, where skiing costs about $30 for a lift ticket. If you're into history, visit Ankara's Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to see artifacts from the Hittites who ruled here 3,500 years ago.