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Voykit pocket guide · Türkiye (Turkey)
Çorum
Stop in Çorum for a half‑day break on the Ankara‑Black Sea route: 3 h drive from Ankara, 2 h to Samsun, see clock tower and museum.
Çorum is a small Central Karadeniz city, 240 km northeast of Ankara (≈3 h by car). Its sights cluster around the historic clock tower and museum, all walkable, making a day‑trip enough unless you want a relaxed stay.
- Country
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TRY
- Money
- Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY). About ₺56 to €1 in late September 2026 — check; inflation was still in the double digits, so prices rise several times a year.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₺80–120 excl. bed · Mid ₺120–200 excl. bed · High ₺200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.
- Emergency
- General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Lokanta / simple café: Leave the coins or round up.; Sit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.; Taxi: Round up to the next ₺10–50.; Hamam: 10–15% to the attendant (tellak/natır).; Guide / driver day: €10–20 for a guide, €5–10 for a driver per day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₺50–100.
- Water
- Tap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water. Restaurants charge for bottled water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops. Public toilets (WC) cost ₺10–30 — carry coins or small notes. Most toilets have a bidet spray; paper goes in the bin in older buildings.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Roast chickpeas (leblebi) | ₺5–8 |
| Kebab plate | ₺30–60 |
| Coffee (café) | ₺8–12 |
| Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km) | ₺70–90 |
| Dolmuş ride downtown | ₺5–10 |
| Museum entry | ₺100 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SZF · Samsun Airport
- Closest airport, ~170 km (106 mi) northClosest airport, ~106 mi (170 km) north
- ESB · Ankara Esenboga Airport
- More flights, 240 km (149 mi) southMore flights, 149 mi (240 km) south
Typical fares
- Ankara → Çorum (car)
- ≈3 h, ~₺150 fuel (check)
- Dolmuş downtown
- ≈₺5–10 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
All main sights are within a 10‑minute walk from the clock tower. Dolmuş minibuses run along the main streets and may be included in inter‑city tickets.
See and do
Known for
- Clock tower
- Çorum Museum
- Murad‑i Rabi Mosque
- Akşemseddin Mosque
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Alaca Hüyük archaeological site | Car or dolmuş, ~90 km (56 mi) SW, 1 h 15 minCar or dolmuş, ~56 mi (90 km) SW, 1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min round trip |
| Boğazkale (Hattusa) | Car, 90 km (56 mi) SW, 1 h 20 minCar, 56 mi (90 km) SW, 1 h 20 min | ≈2 h round trip |
| Tokat | Bus, 120 km (75 mi) E, 2 hBus, 75 mi (120 km) E, 2 h | ≈2 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Umay Otel
- Central, B&B double 1200 TL
- Şirin Otel
- B&B double 1000 TL
- Feyzan Hotel
- B&B double 3000 TL
- Anitta Hotel
- Modern business, B&B double 5000 TL
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Affedersinizaffedersiniz |
| Thank you | Teşekkür ederimteşekkür ederim |
| How much is it? | Ne kadar?ne kadar |
| Where is the toilet? | Tuvalet nerede?tuvalet nerede |
| Can I pay by card? | Kartla ödeyebilir miyim?kartla ödeyebilir miyim |
| I need a doctor | Doktora ihtiyacım vardoktora ihtiyacım var |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Merhaba' (hello) or 'Selamün aleyküm' in conservative areas; cheek kisses between friends of the same sex; avoid: Offering a hand to a conservative woman first — wait for hers
- Mosques: Covered clothing, headscarf for women, shoes in hand, quiet voice; avoid: Walking in front of people praying; visiting during Friday midday prayer
- Hospitality: Accept tea or at least a sip; bring sweets or pastries to a home; avoid: Refusing food repeatedly; showing the soles of your feet
- Politics and history: Listen; let hosts raise it; avoid: Opinions on Atatürk, the Kurdish issue, Armenia or Cyprus with people you just met
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly in conservative towns during the day; avoid: Eating, drinking or smoking in front of fasting people in small towns
- Gestures: A slight upward head nod with a tut means 'no'; avoid: The OK hand sign (can be read as rude) and a thumb between fingers
- Dress in town: Shorts are fine in Istanbul and resorts; longer clothes in the interior and east; avoid: Swimwear away from the beach
- Names: First name plus Bey (men) or Hanım (women): 'Ahmet Bey'; avoid: Using the surname alone
Scams and watch-outs
- Earthquake risk: city lies near the North Anatolian fault; check local alerts.
- The citadel is closed for restoration (check before visiting).
- Winter snow can block roads; allow extra travel time in Dec‑Feb.
Generally safe; stay alert for after‑dark streets and follow earthquake safety advice.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Çorum yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Clock tower
- Çorum Museum
- Murad‑i Rabi Mosque
- Akşemseddin Mosque
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Çorum: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Çorum, revision 5290018 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5290018
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Çorum
Bu adrese lütfen
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- General emergency112
US consulate in Istanbul; Turkish embassy in Ankara (check address).
5G not yet rolled out in Çorum (2024).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/corum). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.