Mavi Ladin Konukevi

Everything here was wonderful -- the room was remarkably warm for the weather (about 0-3 degrees celsius when I was there), but the warmest of all was the lovely sister Deniz, who gave me a welcome that would thaw a winter. I arrived close to 10pm, and she gave me a generous hug, along with bread and jam and cheese. My room was spacious, the bathroom almost absurdly large, and the bed so comfortable... I slept so well every evening. Sister Deniz also set out a wonderful breakfast spread, with the enthusiastic company of the dogs she has rescued. She is doing many wonderful things for both people and animals in her community, and her home is so lovely -- please stay here if you go to Kars! You don't even have to plan anything -- Deniz helped me arrange everything with a driver to see the Ani ruins and Lake Çıldır for a very reasonable price. Don't contact other guides! I wish I'd taken photos of the house, but please see the photos of things that are nearby -- Kars Castle and cafes are all within 10 minutes' walking distance, and the airport can be reached within 15-20 minutes by car. I loved every moment of my time here, and recommend this to anyone interested in going to Kars!

Sehr gastfreundliche Unterkunft Wir sind von der Gastgeberin herzlich empfangen worden. Alles war für uns sehr gut eingerichtet und wir konnten auch unsere Touren in der Stadt und ausserhalb mit Hilfe von Deniz wunderbar planen. Das kleine Haus ist sehr gemütlich.Eine freundliche und tierliebe Umgebung mit kleinem Garten zum Entspannen.

A small traditional home tucked up a side sokat just a few minutes walk from the old town. 3 rooms, one en-suite. Friendly, tidy, clean. Breakfast with fresh eggs from chickens in the owner's garden. Plenty of good restaurants close by - beer and wine sold opposite the excellent Dusler Balik (fish) Evi. Two huge and happy Anatolian sheepdogs guard the front door. Reliable taxi driver to take you to Ani on a half-day trip, and to the otogar or station. Kars is well off the Türkiye tourist scene, but absolutely worth the journey. The comfortable a/c sleeper train ride from Ankara is spectacularly scenic.