Edirne Province · Turkey
Where to stay in Edirne
Edirne is a city in Edirne Province, Turkey, home to about 180,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- AXD105 km · Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
- Currency
- TRYTurkish lira
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Language
- Turkish
About
About Edirne
The Thracian settlement of Uskadama was rebuilt from 125 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian, who (lacking false modesty) named it Hadrianopolis. It was astride a major trade and transport route, and set in a fertile region, so it was frequently fought over, with 16 major battles and sieges during its 1900-year history. Its longest spells of control were as part of the Byzantine Empire, then under the Ottomans. When Sultan Murad I captured Thrace, he turned the city of Adrianople (which he and his people pronounced as "Edirne") into his capital in 1369.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Edirne
See
- Selimiye Mosque
- Old Mosque
- Üç Şerefeli Mosque
- Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Hamamı
- Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
- Museum of Islamic Arts
- Old quarter
- Grand Synagogue
- Şükrü Pasha Memorial
- Muradiye Mosque
- Church of Sts. Constantine and Helen
- St George Church
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Where to stay
Which part of Edirne to stay in
Edirne's accommodation is mostly around Old Quarter and east of centre. Many places are tatty: those listed appear to have been cleaned at least once during 2021.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Edirne
12 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Adresin Hotel | 3.1 km | |
| Building at Meydan Taş Odalar Sokağı No. 3 | 1.3 km | |
| Hilly Hotel | 1.1 km | |
| Hotel Edirne Osmanli Evleri | 2.0 km | |
| Hotel Edirne Palace | 1.4 km | |
| Kalevera Hotel | 0.7 km | |
| Karaağaç Green Hotel Apart | 4.6 km | |
| Ottoman Palace Hotel Edirne | 1.8 km | |
| Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Edirne | 7.7 km | |
| Rys Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| The Plaza Hotel Edirne | 1.0 km | |
| Trakya City Hotel | 1.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Edirne
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Edirne are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; October is the wettest, with about 70 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Edirne: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD), about 105 km from the city centre in a straight line; Burgas Airport (BOJ, 126 km) and Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 127 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Istanbul Airport (IST) has a wide range of direct flights to Europe, Asia and beyond. Istanbul Seyahat bus runs from IST airport to Edirne every two hours for 110 TL single. Otherwise by public transport you have to head into Istanbul city centre then travel out again, but with a hired car you're quickly on the road to Thrace. If you fly into the city's other airport Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), that's Asia-side and you face a congested cross-city journey. Buses run from Istanbul Esenler station at least hourly, taking 2 to 4 hours non-stop, for a fare of 75 TL. Metro Turizm is the main operator.
Getting around
The centre is compact, fairly flat and walkable. The outlying districts are within a long walk, but you might prefer to take a taxi or dolmuş at least one way. There are also buses running regularly (about every 10 minutes) from the centre to the Otogar (bus station) and to all outlying districts. To board the bus, you can use a Kent Kart (city card, which can be topped up with credit) or a "Tekli QR Bilet" (one-time QR-code ticket), that are sold at some kiosks (büfe). The fare for one ride, as of August 2025, is 36 TL.
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AXD · Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport
BOJ · Burgas Airport
TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Edirne
Stay safe
Floods are a hazard after heavy rain especially in winter. Districts such as Karaağaç may be cut off as the medieval bridges become inundated. Never try to cross a flooded bridge, see local advice on work-around safe routes.
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Questions
Edirne: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Edirne?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Edirne are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; October is the wettest, with about 70 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Edirne?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport (AXD), about 105 km from the city centre in a straight line; Burgas Airport (BOJ, 126 km) and Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 127 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Edirne?
Turkish lira (TRY).
Nearby
Destinations near Edirne
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.