Uludağ Ski Holiday Accommodation and Travel Guide
ULUDAG SKI HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL TIPS
Uludağ Ski Holiday can be a great getaway before the semester break ends. Especially if you are close to Bursa, you can de-stress with a mini-holiday of even a day or two, get some mountain air, and visit Bursa. Uludağ's ski slopes are quite wide and designed to be easy for beginners. You can find more economical hotels in the city instead of hotels on the mountain. However, if you plan to ski continuously, it is more logical to choose hotels on the mountain. The round trip to the mountain by Budo ferry and cable car is 35 lira, and 25 lira for students, which might be difficult for those who want to ski and stay on the mountain. If you are coming for a day or two and plan to spend one day on the mountain and the rest of the time exploring the city, we recommend staying in the city. For Uludağ ski holidays, hotels in the 1st region are where the first hotels were built, the region where Beceren and Yazıcı hotels are located. If you have skiing experience, you can take the ski lift here and try to ski down from the summit slowly. However, if you are a professional skier, check out the 2nd region. Renting a sled with your family without skiing can also be an unforgettable pleasure. Besides these, you can rent ATVs or take tours with snow vehicles with tracks as activities. Weekends are very crowded in Uludağ; if you can manage it, going on weekdays might be better. You can take many photos of Uludağ's pine forest scenery. It has a uniquely beautiful view. The cafes and restaurants at the bottom of the ski slopes have everything you could want. You can eat sucuk ekmek (sausage bread) and drink hot coffee or salep. As it is the semester period, some ski slopes are organizing parties during this time, and you can join these events. In the evenings, the hotels' discos and bars are quite lively and fun. If you want to enjoy a Turkish bath after Uludağ, you can go to the authentic Eski Kaplıca (Armutlu Hamamı), which has been operating since the 14th century. The entrance fee for a full day is 35 lira. For a bazaar tour, you can choose the Grand Bazaar and Koza Han. There are many historical places to visit in Bursa, but you need a lot of time for all of them. Therefore, it is useful not to miss a few spots, for example, the Historical Ördekli Hamamı now serves as a cultural center; you can visit it and try the honeyed Ottoman tea. If you are staying close to the center, you can visit Arap Şükrü Street, reminiscent of Istanbul's Nevizade, for Bursa's evening entertainment. You can buy Bursa's famous chestnut candy as a gift for yourself and your loved ones; there are many varieties available.
WHERE TO STAY IN BURSA
Efehan Hotel; Located in the center, the hotel is very close to points like the Grand Bazaar and Kozahan. It is about 2 kilometers from the cable car station; you can get there by dolmuş (minibus). Rooms have TV and internet. 85 lira per person including breakfast. Kadıkonağı Termal Hotel; This hotel, which is slightly more expensive than others, offers special services. The hotel building, which is an old mansion, has two thermal baths. It has stylish, clean, and comfortable rooms. If you follow it online, you can benefit from seasonal discounts. 100 lira per person including breakfast.
