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Voykit pocket guide · Türkiye (Turkey)
Ordu
Spend 1–2 days in Ordu: a half‑day for the old town, museum and beach, plus a cable‑car ride to Boztepe; add a second day for nearby Cape Jason.
Ordu is a Black Sea coastal city with a compact historic centre, a short beach, a cable‑car to Boztepe and easy access to Cape Jason. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you explore the cape and relax on the beach.
- Country
- Türkiye (Turkey)
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (rainy, cooler)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
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 ₺30‑45 000 excl. bed · Mid ₺45‑70 000 excl. bed · High ₺70 000+ 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
- Police/ambulance/fire 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | ₺10‑15 |
| Kebap plate | ₺30‑50 |
| Hazelnuts (500 g) | ₺20‑35 |
| Cable‑car return ticket | ₺400 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₺70‑100 |
| Museum entry | ₺5‑15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OGU · Ordu‑Giresun Airport
- Flights from Istanbul (IST/SAW) every few hours; 18 km (11 mi) east of city centreFlights from Istanbul (IST/SAW) every few hours; 11 mi (18 km) east of city centre
Typical fares
- OGU → Ordu centre shuttle
- about ₺400, 30 min (check)
- Cable‑car Boztepe round‑trip
- ₺400 (check)
- Dolmuş city centre → beach
- ≈₺20‑30 per ride
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
Dolmuş minibuses and taxis serve main streets; cable‑car runs 09:00‑23:00 to Boztepe (400 TL return).Dolmuş minibuses and taxis serve main streets; cable‑car runs 9:00 AM‑11:00 PM to Boztepe (400 TL return).
See and do
Known for
- Hazelnut production
- Boztepe cable‑car
- Old town houses
- Hazelnut Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Jason | Drive or dolmuş east along D010, 34 km (21 mi); about 45 minDrive or dolmuş east along D010, 21 mi (34 km); about 45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Boztepe (cable‑car top) | Cable‑car from Atatürk Park, 09:00‑23:00Cable‑car from Atatürk Park, 9:00 AM‑11:00 PM | ≈30 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- Ramada Plaza Ordu
- Chain hotel near city centre, air‑conditioning limited
- Anemon Ordu Otel
- Harbour‑side B&B, double room ~3000 TL
- Radisson Blu Ordu
- Hilltop hotel at Boztepe, cable‑car terminal nearby, 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 bathroom? | Tuvalet nerede?tuvalet nerede |
| Can I pay by card? | Kartla ödeyebilir miyim?kartla ödeyebilir miyim |
| I need a taxi | Taksiye ihtiyacım vartaksiye 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
- Last dolmuş runs around midnight; plan return transport.
- Cable‑car tickets are for foreigners only; carry cash.
- Check opening times of museums (e.g., Hazelnut Museum 08:00‑17:00).
Ordu is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on crowded dolmuşes and watch for occasional petty theft near the beach at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ordu yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hazelnut production
- Boztepe cable‑car
- Old town houses
- Hazelnut Museum
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 – Ordu coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Ordu, revision 5230858 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5230858
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Ordu
Bu adrese lütfen
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police/ambulance/fire112
US consulate in Istanbul; Turkish embassy in Ankara (check address).
Check latest eSIM providers for 5G coverage; 5G not yet rolled out nationwide.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ordu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.