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Bursa, Turkey

Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Bursa Province. It is the fourth-most populous city in Turkey and second-most populous in the Marmara Region after Istanbul.

Type CityPopulation 3,263,011

Why go

  • City in Bursa province in western Turkey.
  • Served by Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI).

History

Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Bursa Province. It is the fourth-most populous city in Turkey and second-most populous in the Marmara Region after Istanbul. According to 2025 end of year estimate, the province has a population of 3,263,011 while Bursa city has a population of around 2.5 million. Bursa is one of the centers of Turkey's automotive production, becoming an industrial center of the country. The city provides various places of interest.

Where to stay

Ulu, 4. Çinko Sk. No : 8, 16000 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · byotelnilufer.com
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Alacamescit, Gümüşçeken Cd. No:34, 16990 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · kutlucanhotel.com
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Santral Garaj, Ulubatlı Hasan Blv. No:7, 16200 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · almira.com.tr
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Kayıhan, Kirişçikızı Sk. No:5, 16010 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · kayhancityhotel.com
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Ulu, Ulubatlı Hasan Blv. No44, 16220 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · ihg.com
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Gökçedere, Sıcaksu Cad. No:1 D:3, 77400 Termal/Yalova, Türkiye · limakthermal.com
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1.murat Cad.57 16070, Çekirge, 16050 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · marigold.com.tr
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Çekirge, Çekirge Cd. No:81, 16104 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · movenpick.accor.com
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Alacamescit, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:51, 16220 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · blofthotel.com
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Kırcaali, Celal Bayar Cd. No:195, 16220 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · tugcuhotel.com
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Adres: Kükürtlü mahallesi, Çekirge, Karagoz Cd No: 65, 16170 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · ertasoyakthermal.com
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Kükürtlü, 1. Mutlular Cd. No:5, 16100 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · ramadabursathermal.com
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Royal Termal Hotel, Çekirge, Çekirge Cd. No: 135, 16070 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · royalbursa.com
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Odunluk, Akpınar Cd. No:17, 16110 Ni̇lüfer/Bursa, Türkiye · cpbursa.com
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Çekirge, Çekirge Cd. No:79, 16265 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · hotelcelikpalas.com
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Bahar, Ulubatlı Hasan Blv. No:55, 16240 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · centralotel.com
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Bahar, Ulubatlı Hasan Blv. No:63, 16240 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · otelturkuaz.com
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Tahtakale, 20. Okul Sk. No: 18, 16040 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · wahahotel.com
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Aktarhüssam, Fevzi Çakmak Cd. No:31, 16050 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · kervansaraybursacity.com
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Yeni Yalova yolu üzeri, Panayır, İstanbul Cd No:391 D:a, 16250 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · wwwrimedyahotel.com
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Soğanlı, İstanbul Cd No:349, 16210 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · hilton.com
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Soğanlı, İstanbul Cd No:347, 16210 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · hilton.com
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Hacı İlyas, Keskin Sk. No:2, 16220 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · gunercityhotel.com
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Çekirge, 1. Murat Cd. No:22, 16090 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · anemonhotels.com
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Altınova, Fuar Cd. No:31, 16250 Osmangazi̇/Bursa, Türkiye · all.accor.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi Sosyal tesisleri.Restaurant ve Kafe · 3. Zümrüt Sk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:30-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20E Köroğlu Caddesi, 23 Nisan Mahallesi · kahvedunyasi.com
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Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · kofteciyusuf.com
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Burger, Pizza, Regional, American, Coffee Shop, Barbecue, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Bursa · becerencafe.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: delivery · dominospizza.ru
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Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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French Tacos, Fast Food, Tacos, French Fries, Fries, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 12, Bursa,…
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Doner, Fast Food · Doner fast food · 20/C Teyyareci Mehmet Ali Caddesi, Bursa · instagram.com
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Pastry, Regional, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access
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Bistro, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Dessert, Cafe · Dessert cafe
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 38 Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı · iskenderdeyim.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 107 Ergin sokak, bursa, 16140 · loabursa.com
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Grill, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · instagram.com
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · suts.com.tr
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
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Tantuni, Turkish, Restaurant · Features: halal
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Pide, Lahmacun, Restaurant · Features: halal
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çIğKöFte, Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options, halal
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
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TüRk TatlıLarı, Food Court · TüRk TatlıLarı food court
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çOrba, Regional, Restaurant · çOrba/Regional restaurant · Gündüz Izgara ve Çorba, Bursa
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Tost, Restaurant · Tost restaurant
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Wings, Fast Food · Wings fast food
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
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Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe
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DöNer, Fast Food · DöNer fast food · 3 1. Erkan Sokak
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-02:00
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Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:55-13:00 Fri 12:45-13:45 · Biladiyunus Caddesi, BURSA, 16180
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Regional, Restaurant · Nilüfer Belediyesi Sosyal tesisi Features: delivery · Harmanlar Cd
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 13/A Yeşil Sokağı, 16130 · mugglescoffee.com.tr
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, halal, step-free access · 7ad Mithatpaşa Caddesi, Bursa,… · mantimia.com
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Burger, Coffee Shop, Kebab, Steak House, Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · no 2 eceler sok, Bursa, 16230 · chiesfastfood.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00 · 32 1. Yeşil Caddesi, Bursa, 16360
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Pastry, Cafe · Pastry cafe
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Sandwich, Sausage, Turkish, Cafe · Sandwich/Sausage cafe
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00 · Orhaneli - Bursa yolu, 16370 · kasabagarden.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-01:00 · Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bulvarı · nevadacoffee.co
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Grill, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant
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284 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) 43 km to the centre
Yenişehir, 16, TR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bursa Yunuseli Airport 5 km to the centre
Bursa, 16, TR
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Istanbul Aviation Pamukova Airfield 99 km to the centre
54, TR
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Getting there by ferry

İDO Güzelyalı Feribot İskelesi
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre · İDO
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: İDO Güzelyalı Feribot İskelesi, 20 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bursa, Turkey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.