Travel guide

Samsun

Samsun is a Black Sea port city with a long waterfront and a key place in modern Turkish history. The Bandırma ferry, the republic's founding story, Bafra's plains and the nearby coastal towns give the province a varied character.

Black Sea 1,392,403 17 Districts on the coast

Photo: Cobija · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Samsun

SahillerİkiztepeOnur AnıtıSahil YoluAmazon KöyüGazi MüzesiBafra MüzesiAmisos Tepesi

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Sahiller Read more

İkiztepe Read more

Onur Anıtı Read more

Sahil Yolu Read more

Amazon Köyü Read more

Gazi Müzesi Read more

Bafra Müzesi Read more

Amisos Tepesi Read more

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Pontusc. 300 BCE, 1461 CERead more

Local flavours

Çakallı Menemeni · local specialtyÇarşamba Kıvratması · local specialtyBafra Nokulu · local specialtySamsun Pidesi · local specialtyKaz Tiridi (kaz Asma) · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Samsun SimidiVezirköprü SemaveriPirinçSalçaDokumaBalıkSamsun PidesiBafra Manda Kaymaklı LokumuFındık

Museums

Bandırma Gemi MüzesiGazi MüzesiCanik Oyuncak MüzesiSamsun Kent Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Samsun Halk OyunlarıSamsun Evlilik GelenekleriSamsun AtasözleriSamsun Deyimleri

Outdoor activities

At Biniciliği, Samsun Büyükşehir Belediyesi Binicilik TesisleriYamaç ParaşütüSamsun Büyükşehir Belediyesi Binicilik Tesisleri

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Samsun Halk OyunlarıSamsun Evlilik GelenekleriSamsun Doğum GelenekleriSamsun Ölüm GelenekleriSamsun Askerlik GelenekleriSamsun Sünnet Gelenekleri

6 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Venn Otel Daric Hotels North Beach Otel Simisso Kasaba Dağ Oteli

39 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 31 records.

Grand Atakum OtelSamsun Medikent OteliSamsun Marin OtelAnemon Samsun OtelVenn Butik OtelSam My House Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

19 Mayıs28,658 Population · 38 Neighbourhoods

1,385 Streets

Alaçam24,560 Population · 65 Neighbourhoods

440 Streets

Asarcık15,673 Population · 32 Neighbourhoods

319 Streets

Atakum261,809 Population · 57 Neighbourhoods

4,245 Streets

Ayvacık18,557 Population · 43 Neighbourhoods

182 Streets

Bafra143,387 Population · 139 Neighbourhoods

2,409 Streets

Canik100,247 Population · 52 Neighbourhoods

1,784 Streets

Çarşamba143,206 Population · 143 Neighbourhoods

2,314 Streets

Havza38,103 Population · 98 Neighbourhoods

745 Streets

İlkadım330,290 Population · 62 Neighbourhoods

3,485 Streets

Kavak25,370 Population · 92 Neighbourhoods

495 Streets

Ladik15,942 Population · 67 Neighbourhoods

1,578 Streets

Salıpazarı19,406 Population · 44 Neighbourhoods

317 Streets

Tekkeköy59,356 Population · 67 Neighbourhoods

1,949 Streets

Terme71,348 Population · 82 Neighbourhoods

3,104 Streets

Vezirköprü87,575 Population · 161 Neighbourhoods

1,170 Streets

+ 1 Districts

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

SZF

Samsun Çarşamba Havalimanı · Tekkeköy

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0362 280 10 00

iktm55@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies402
Hospitals28
Police11
Taxi4

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.