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Kocaeli

Explore Kocaeli, a convenient escape near Istanbul offering Marmara and Black Sea coastlines, Kartepe’s mountain scenery, Ballıkayalar Nature Park, museums, beaches, forests and year-round outdoor activities.

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Pasha Palas Hotel

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Pasha Palas Hotel is a hotel in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.

📍 Yenişehir Mahallesi, Demokrasi Bulvarı No:23, İzmit/Kocaeli

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Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gebze

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A hotel on Hükümet Caddesi in the Sultan Orhan neighbourhood of Gebze. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.

📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, Hükümet Caddesi No:125, Gebze/Kocaeli

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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Izmit

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A hotel in the Yahyakaptan neighbourhood of İzmit. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.

📍 Yahyakaptan Mahallesi, Şehit Ergün Köncü Sokak No:10, İzmit/Kocaeli

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Ramada Plaza Istanbul Asia Airport

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Ramada Plaza Istanbul Asia Airport is a hotel in the Çayırova district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.

📍 Şekerpınar Mahallesi, Kartopu Sokak No:1, Çayırova/Kocaeli

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Saygın Hotel Kumcağız

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Saygın Hotel Kumcağız provides accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.

📍 Kurtyeri Mahallesi, Kumcağız Caddesi No:43, Kandıra/Kocaeli

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Seka Park Hotel

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A hotel in the Sekapark area of İzmit's Kozluk neighbourhood. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.

📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, Salim Dervişoğlu Caddesi, Seka Alanı No:33, İzmit/Kocaeli

Plan your visit

Kocaeli practical travel guide

Kocaeli lies east of Istanbul between the Marmara and Black Sea coasts, offering industrial heritage, forest areas, beaches and winter activities at Kartepe.

Top experiences

  • ✓Visit the waterfront and museums in İzmit.
  • ✓Explore Kartepe in winter or summer.
  • ✓Walk around Maşukiye and nearby nature areas.
  • ✓Discover Kerpe, Kefken and the Black Sea coast.

Best time to visit

Summer suits the coast, spring and autumn suit nature, and winter attracts visitors to Kartepe.

Getting around

Rail, buses and ferries serve urban districts. A car is useful for Kartepe and the Black Sea coast.

Where to stay

  • •İzmit for transport.
  • •Kartepe or Maşukiye for nature.
  • •Kandıra for beaches.

Local food to try

Pişmaniyeİzmit simidiMancar dishesSeafoodHöşmerim

Practical tips

  • ✓Expect weekend traffic from Istanbul.
  • ✓Check snow and lift conditions for Kartepe.
  • ✓Follow Black Sea swimming warnings.

Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.

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