Konya is one of Turkey's most economical destinations — little touristified internationally, accessible local rates.
Accommodation: - 3-star city centre hotel: €40-70/night for 2 persons - 4-star hotel near Mausoleum (Hilton Garden Inn Konya, Dedeman Konya): €70-130/night for 2 - Ottoman boutique hotel in caravanserai (Hich Hotel Konya): €100-180/night - During Mevlana Festival (10-17 December): rates x3, booking 6 months ahead
Food: - Counter çay: 5-15 TRY (€0.15-0.40) - Breakfast included in most hotels - Family lokanta lunch: 150-300 TRY (€5-10/person) - Local specialities: etli ekmek (minced meat Turkish pizza), firin kebab (oven-roasted lamb), Konya tirit (bread soaked in meat broth) - Traditional restaurant dinner: 250-500 TRY (€8-15/person) — no alcohol in most (conservative city)
Activities: - Mausoleum of Mevlana: free - Sema ceremony at Cultural Center Mevlana: free - Karatay Medrese: 200 TRY (€6) - İnce Minareli Medrese: 200 TRY (€6) - Alaeddin Mosque: free - Archaeological Museum: 200 TRY (€6) - Çatalhöyük: 200 TRY (€6) + car (50 km) - Sultanhanı Caravanserai: 100 TRY (€3)
Transport: - City tram: 20 TRY (€0.60) - Konya-KYA airport taxi: 200-300 TRY (€6-9, 15 km) - YHT train Istanbul-Konya: €40-60 return - Konya-Cappadocia bus: 200-400 TRY (€6-12) - Day car rental for Çatalhöyük: €25-50
Daily budget: €50/day/person standard. For one night + sema ceremony + main visits: €80-120/person all included.
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