Hittite Houses

These two hotels (across street from each other & owned by same famlly) have mixed reviews. Though the family was very nice & tried to be helpful, we can't recommend it; this is a large complex & apparently much busier during the tourist season; there were only 3 guests total and we made up 2 of them so felt not particularly important; we had made a reservation on-line & arrived to be told that price was only for a tiny, downstairs room w/2 twin beds; room upstairs much more expensive without breakfast; eventually they agreed to include breakast though it didn't amount to much (worse we had in 3 weeks traveling throughout Turkey); during our 2 night stay we never had hot water; they did offer us use of shower in a room across street in the other hotel (we didn't do this; felt like hassle in cold, rainy weather & wanted hot water to wash hands not just shower); refused to discount price; dinners were OK but very limited offerings for vegetarians & they kept trying to serve us meat after we repeatedly told them (English & Turkish) we didn't eat meat; the grounds are well kept, rooms very plain & very cold even with heat; was cold while we were there & rooms didn't warm up during day; heater was located high on the wall & didn't heat the room very well; good location for exploring the ruins; very nice walk & great little museum; we didn't realize there were other hotels up in the town & along the road to Hittusa so suggest checking around; ruins were great!

We are staying here for two nights (February, 2014). The room has basic accommodation conditions. Considering that we are the only guests and the running costs would be high, the price increase here is acceptable (Don't expect to spend less here than in Istanbul). Now, the only hotel staff is the owner. He is responsible for repairing the heater (There was a bug last night), making breakfast and dinner, and providing travel consultation. Pictures are the heater we relied on, breakfast (included) and dinner (paid separately).