Eskişehir
A young university city with colourful Ottoman houses and a riverside life.
Eskişehir is one of Türkiye's liveliest student cities, with a canal-like river running through its centre, trams, parks and a lively café culture.
Its historic Odunpazarı quarter of colourful Ottoman houses now also holds a striking modern art museum. It is an easy stop by high-speed train between Istanbul and Ankara.
What to see in Eskişehir
The places worth your time — and the ones we build a day around.
Planning Eskişehir
The practical answers, before you book anything.
April–June and September–October.
1–2 days.
By high-speed train: about 1.5 hours from Ankara and around 3 hours from Istanbul.
Eskişehir: common questions
Is Eskişehir worth visiting?
Yes, as a relaxed stop between Istanbul and Ankara, especially for Odunpazarı and its museum.
How do you get to Eskişehir?
The high-speed train from Istanbul or Ankara is the easiest way.
Which of these is your kind of day?
Tell us what pulls at you and we will build Eskişehir around it — the right hours, the right guide, and an honest word on what to skip. How we charge is set out in How we work.