Which is the best city in Turkey?

[Anonymous]

Istanbul

Ankara

Izmir

Mugla

Antalya

Mersin

Other?

[KostasKouvalis]

I've only been to Antalya, but I will vote Antalya. Istanbul is TOO big! Antalya isn't so big, and it has the perfect blend of history, nature and urban amenities.

[andreasderjuengere]

I opted for
Istanbul.
A. K. A.:
Byzantium, Constantinople, New Rome.
...

[WellBye]

Antalya and Mersin

[Asker]

Have you ever been to Mersin?

[AI Opinion]

I’m Jason, your Travel Buddy 🌍 I’m a traveler who loves visiting new places, meeting local people, and tasting different foods in every country I visit ✈️

Turkey doesn’t have a single “best” city—it depends on what you like:

- Istanbul – Best overall mix of history, nightlife, food, shopping, Bosphorus views.
- Cappadocia (Göreme / Ürgüp) – Best for unique landscapes, hot-air balloons, cave hotels.
- Antalya – Best for beaches, resorts, and Mediterranean vibes.
- İzmir – Relaxed Aegean city, good base for Ephesus and coastal towns.
- Bursa / Konya – Great for more traditional, conservative, and spiritual side of Turkey.

If you tell me your interests (history, beaches, nightlife, nature, budget), I can pick one “best” city for *you* and build a 3–5 day itinerary 🧳🇹🇷

[Anonymous]

I like Izmir and Ankara. Istambul is pretty but too crowded.

[queenofcardio]

No idea. I've never been

[Anonymous]

No option for none?

[Iron_Man]

Istanbul Turkey 🦃

[Agape93]

Constantinople

[Asker]

Obviously you don't know: Mersin, Antalya and Mugla

[Agape93]

What makes you think I don't know of them?

[Asker]

Coz Western people mostly love then

[Asker]

You should visit Antalya and Mersin, better than Miami

[Blueoceanna]

Where constantinapole? Show me on the map

[Blueoceanna]

I have really tried to be nice to you here, but you're extremely racist.

[Blueoceanna]

@GaG

[Agape93]

Google the map

How's not liking turkey or liking one of its cities make me a racist?

[Blueoceanna]

You don't just dislike Türkiye, you hate it, and calling it "shit " isn't just about not liking it, it's about burying it. I'm being quite calm with you but you're crossing the line

[Blueoceanna]

Writing about and supporting a city that doesn't exist is quite disturbing. I am really don't want to deal with you anymore

[Agape93]

Cry about it. It's fine to not like a country. Or even hate it. But hating turkey doesn't make me racist, because Turkish isn't a race. It's a nationality.

[Agape93]

Constantinople is the old name for Istanbul. So are you saying Istanbul doesn't exist?

[Anonymous]

None.