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Boyabat
Stop in Boyabat for a half‑day to see the castle, market and mosque; add a night if you want a local stay.
Boyabat is a small town in the Western Black Sea region, best suited for a few hours en route to the coast. One night lets you explore the castle, mosque, museum and market at a relaxed pace.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional rain)
- Airport
- NOP
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Boyabat112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Boyabat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyBoyabat is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic near the bus terminal and store valuables securely.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNOP Sinop Airport (85 km (53 mi) north, bus or taxi connection).NOP Sinop Airport (53 mi (85 km) north, bus or taxi connection).
- Getting aroundTown centre and sights are within a 10‑minute walk.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NOP Sinop Airport (85 km (53 mi) north, bus or taxi connection)NOP Sinop Airport (53 mi (85 km) north, bus or taxi connection)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Boyabat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town centre and sights are within a 10‑minute walk. From the east‑side bus terminal take a dolmuş or taxi back into town (5–10 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kastamonu
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
D030 west, about 30 km (19 mi), 30‑min drive or dolmuşD030 west, about 19 mi (30 km), 30‑min drive or dolmuş
Historic citadel and old town.
Sinop (coast)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
D030 north, 85 km (53 mi), bus from Boyabat Otogarı to Sinop (90 min)D030 north, 53 mi (85 km), bus from Boyabat Otogarı to Sinop (90 min)
Black‑Sea resort, birthplace of Diogenes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Boyvat Otel
Close to main road, basic rooms
Menteş Otel
Near Boyvat Otel, similar quality
Zafer Otel
Popular restaurant, central location
Osmanlı Otel
By highway junction, noisy at night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺120–180 (≈ US$3–5) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺180–260 (≈ US$5–7) excl. bed
- High
- ₺260 (≈ US$7)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel or pension1 × 1 night × ₺200 | ₺200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₺150 | ₺150 |
| Intercity bus Istanbul‑Boyabat (2024 fare)1 × ₺800 · check | ₺800 |
| Dolmuş from bus terminal to town centre1 × ₺15 · check | ₺15 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × ₺120 · check | ₺120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺129 |
| Trip total≈ ₺1,414 per person per day, bed included | ₺1,414≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (glass) | ₺3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Kebap plate | ₺20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Dolmuş ride town‑to‑terminal | ₺5–10 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus terminal is on the wrong side of town; you must backtrack by dolmuş or taxi.
- 5G not yet available (as of Feb 2024).
- Castle walls are free to view but climbing is prohibited.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Istanbul; Turkish embassy in Ankara.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Istanbul → Boyabat bus (Metro Turizm / Flixbus): about ₺800 (≈ US$20), 11 h, check schedule
- Dolmuş town‑to‑terminal: ≈₺5–10
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teşekkür ederim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne kadar?)
- Otogar nerede? — Where is the bus terminal? (otogar nerede?)
- Menüyü alabilir miyim? — Can I have the menu? (menüyü alabilir miyim?)
- Taksiye ihtiyacım var — I need a taxi (taksiye ihtiyacım var)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Boyabat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialBoyabat official website
- secondaryWikidata – Boyabat
- secondaryWikivoyage: Boyabat, revision 4897555 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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