Bolu travel guide
Bolu Tourism | Bolu Guide
You're Going to Love Bolu
With a population of 96 629, Bolu is the largest city in Bolu Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bolu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Bolu
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bolu in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bolu, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Bolu
Plane
Although Bolu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zonguldak (ONQ), which is located 95 km from Bolu.
Car
Another option to get to Bolu is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 223 km from Bolu. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Istanbul.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Bolu Konakoğl Recreation Facility, located 12 km from the city centre of Bolu. Bolu Köroğlu Dinlenme Tesisleri is also a commonly used station, and is 21 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bolu
Where to stay in Bolu
Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolu
Most booked hotels in Bolu
Hiring a car in Bolu
Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Bolu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.87 and £17.16.