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A shopping centre in Izmit combining shops across different product categories with dining options and a cinema. Check the centre's official website for its current store directory, events and visitor information.
📍 Sanayi Mahallesi, Ömer Türkçakal Bulvarı No:7, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A historic mosque with sixteenth-century origins, commissioned by Defterdar Abdüsselam Bey. Also known as İmaret Mosque, it has undergone repairs and alterations over time. Respect prayer times and worship arrangements.
📍 Kemalpaşa Mahallesi, Abdüsselam İmaret Camii, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A restaurant in Maşukiye serving grilled meats and kebabs. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Leyla Atakan Caddesi No:49, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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A memorial tomb on Babadağ in Kandıra commemorating Akçakoca Bey, a commander of the early Ottoman period. It is a cultural landmark associated with the Ottoman expansion into the Kocaeli region.
📍 Babadağ mevkii, Akçakoca Bey Anıt Mezarı, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Akçam Hotel Gebze provides accommodation in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, 1112 Sokak No:10, Gebze/Kocaeli
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An accommodation property in the Şirinsulhiye neighbourhood of Kartepe. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Şirinsulhiye Mahallesi, Kadem Sokak No:31/A, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Altınnal Hotel is a hotel in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Ömerağa Mahallesi, Alemdar Caddesi No:7, İzmit/Kocaeli
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The Bekirdere branch of Altınoluk Patisserie, located in Mehmet Ali Paşa, Izmit. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Mehmet Ali Paşa Mahallesi, Adnan Menderes Bulvarı No:123, İşyeri:2, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Alya Boutique Hotel Kerpe provides accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kıncıllı Mahallesi, Motel Sokak No:5, Kerpe, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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A cafe and restaurant in the Sultan Orhan neighborhood of Gebze. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, Hürriyet Caddesi No:16, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A restaurant in the Karabaş neighborhood of Izmit serving kebabs, lahmacun and döner. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Karabaş Mahallesi, Cengiz Topel Caddesi No:16, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Asya Hotel Izmit is a hotel in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kemalpaşa Mahallesi, Şahabettin Bilgisu Caddesi No:135, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Housed in the historic Redif building, this museum is known for collections relating to the Turkish War of Independence and Ottoman daily life. The ethnography collection was transferred here in 2020. Confirm current opening status and hours with the museum directorate.
📍 Kemalpaşa Mahallesi, İnönü Caddesi 80-1, İzmit/Kocaeli
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An accommodation property in the Yuvacık area of Başiskele offering bungalows, stone houses, tiny houses and camping. Confirm booking conditions for your chosen accommodation type. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Servetiye Cami Köyü, Aytepe Mahallesi No:25, Yuvacık, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Aziz Cafe and Restaurant Derince is a cafe in Derince, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yenikent Mahallesi, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Caddesi No:19, Derince/Kocaeli
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Babil Bungalow Hotel is a bungalow accommodation property in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Vakit Sokak No:1, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Also known as Urgancı Ahmet Çelebi Mosque, this place of worship forms part of Izmit’s urban heritage. Its name connects it with the Baç area and the plane tree in its grounds. The building has undergone additions and repairs. Respect worship arrangements.
📍 Cedit Mahallesi, İnönü Caddesi başlangıcı, Baç Çınarlı Camii, İzmit/Kocaeli

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A natural valley near Tavşanlı, known for its stream and limestone rock walls. Walking and rock-climbing routes vary in difficulty. Technical climbs require appropriate training, equipment and guidance.
📍 Tavşanlı Mahallesi, Ballıkayalar Vadisi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A hotel in İzmit's Yenişehir neighbourhood that also caters for extended stays. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yenişehir Mahallesi, Seymen Caddesi No:39, İzmit/Kocaeli
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The Hacıhalil branch of Bekiroğlu in Gebze, offering baklava, cakes and desserts. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hacıhalil Mahallesi, Atatürk Caddesi, Cumhuriyet Meydanı No:12/A, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A cafe and restaurant in the Cedit neighborhood of Izmit. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Cedit Mahallesi, Atatürk Bulvarı No:1/2, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Blue Pier Hotel is a hotel in the Karamürsel district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kayacık Mahallesi, Amiral Caddesi No:306, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
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A property offering hotel and bungalow accommodation in the Maşukiye area of Kartepe. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Soğuksu Mahallesi, Maşukiye, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Boutique Hotel Maşukiye is a hotel in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Budak Sokak, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Bungalov Family is a bungalow accommodation property in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Yıldırım Beyazıt Caddesi No:4-2, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Çağlayan Patisserie Derince is a patisserie in Derince, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, ordering options, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yenikent Mahallesi, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Caddesi No:27, Derince/Kocaeli
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Çayırova Karadeniz Pide and Börek Restaurant is a dining business in Çayırova, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Fatih Caddesi No:166, Çayırova/Kocaeli
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A property offering hotel and loft villa accommodation in the Maşukiye area of Kartepe. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Soğuksu Mahallesi, Sapanca Yolu Caddesi No:826, Maşukiye, Kartepe/Kocaeli

Hidden Gems
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A cave in the Beşkayalar area near Aytepe and Menekşe Plateau, noted for stalactite and stalagmite formations. Do not assume it operates as a managed show cave. Confirm access locally and enter only with suitable equipment and an experienced cave guide.
📍 Aytepe–Menekşe Yaylası güzergâhı, Beşkayalar mevkii, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Çınar Restaurant Izmit is a restaurant in İzmit, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Ömerağa Mahallesi, Şahabettin Bilgisu Caddesi No:38, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A protected archaeological area documented for settlement traces and pottery from different periods. The remains extend across a broad area rather than a managed visitor site. Check access, property boundaries and conservation restrictions before visiting.
📍 Çınarlı–Çenedağ mevkii, arkeolojik sit alanı, Derince/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Cahit Zarifoğlu Caddesi in the Kuzey neighbourhood of Körfez. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kuzey Mahallesi, Cahit Zarifoğlu Caddesi No:77, Körfez/Kocaeli
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A coffee shop in the Fatih neighborhood of Başiskele serving coffee and other drinks. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Fatih Mahallesi, Galip Erenoğlu Caddesi No:16/D, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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A sixteenth-century Ottoman roadside complex comprising a mosque, tomb, madrasa, library and other service buildings. It was designed to serve travellers along a historic route. Respect worship arrangements when visiting.
📍 Mustafapaşa Mahallesi, Çoban Mustafa Paşa Külliyesi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A restaurant in the Yeşilyurt neighborhood of Başiskele. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yeşilyurt Mahallesi, Mahmutpaşa Caddesi No:2/A, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Surviving tower and wall remains of the historic castle in central Darıca. Only part of the original fortification remains. It should not be expected to resemble a complete castle; view the remains without climbing on them.
📍 Darıca merkez, tarihî kale kalıntıları, Darıca/Kocaeli
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Değirmenbaşı Boutique Hotel is a hotel in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Hisareyn Merkez Mahallesi, Orhangazi Caddesi No:187, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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A nineteenth-century Ottoman mansion in Demirciler, noted for its painted interior decoration. It forms part of the area’s residential architectural heritage. Check its current use and interior access before visiting.
📍 Demirciler Mahallesi, tarihî Demirciler Konağı, Dilovası/Kocaeli
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A cafe and restaurant in the Eskihisar area of Gebze. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Eskihisar Mahallesi, Köyiçi Mevkii, 3024. Sokak No:14, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A historic railway ensemble including the main station building, warehouse and railway housing. It represents the area’s railway heritage. Observe operational boundaries and do not enter tracks or restricted railway areas.
📍 Büyük Derbent, Hikmetiye çevresi, tarihî istasyon binaları, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Dilek Patisserie Tatlıkuyu is a patisserie and bakery business in Gebze, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Tatlıkuyu Mahallesi, Ahmet Pembegüllü Bulvarı No:17, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Donanma Hotel is a hotel in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Merkez Mahallesi, Donanma Caddesi, 1 Nolu Sokak No:9, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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Double Royal Hotel is a hotel in the Darıca district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Bayramoğlu Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi No:196, Darıca/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Leyla Atakan Caddesi in the Maşukiye area of Kartepe. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Leyla Atakan Caddesi No:43, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Elite Hotel Darıca is a hotel in the Darıca district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Cami Mahallesi, Öğretmen Zatiye Çelemen Sokak No:16, Darıca/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Ömer Türkçakal Boulevard in the Sanayi neighbourhood of İzmit. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Sanayi Mahallesi, Ömer Türkçakal Bulvarı No:26, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Emsa Palace Hotel is a hotel in the Darıca district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Emek Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi No:17, Darıca/Kocaeli
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Ener Old Castle Resort Hotel is a hotel in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Eskihisar Mahallesi, Zeki Acar Caddesi, Ener Demir Çelik İnşaat Sitesi, Otel Apartmanı No:13/A, Gebze/Kocaeli

Parks & Viewpoints
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A nature park surrounded by dense beech woodland in Gölcük's İrşadiye area. It offers opportunities for forest walks, plant observation and seasonal photography. Check current entry arrangements and site rules before visiting.
📍 İrşadiye Mahallesi, Eriklitepe Tabiat Parkı, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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Erish Apart Hotel is a apartment hotel in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kerpe Mahallesi, Konak Sokak No:54, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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A historic tomb in the Bağçeşme area. Its inscription names Abdullah Es-Seyyid Ese Molla Dede, connecting the site with Izmit’s Ottoman religious and Sufi heritage. Observe local visiting customs.
📍 Orhan Mahallesi, Bağçeşme mevkii, Ese Dede Türbesi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A Byzantine castle on a hill northeast of Eskihisar harbour. Its inner and outer fortifications form part of the historic defences of the Gulf of Izmit. Check current access arrangements before visiting.
📍 Eskihisar Mahallesi, kale tepesi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A historic fountain in the village square near Osman Hamdi Bey’s house. Its paired spouts and basins, arched niches and Ottoman inscription reflect Eskihisar’s water-related architectural heritage.
📍 Eskihisar Mahallesi, köy meydanı, tarihî meydan çeşmesi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A cafe and restaurant in Hacıhalil, Gebze, offering breakfast, meals and coffee. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hacıhalil Mahallesi, Körfez Caddesi No:7/B, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A patisserie in central Kandıra offering cakes, desserts, börek and baked goods. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Aydınlık Mahallesi, Turan Güneş Caddesi No:5, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Fesa Business Hotel is a hotel in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Osman Yılmaz Mahallesi, İstasyon Caddesi, 633 Sokak No:1, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A pedestrian shopping street in central Izmit, lined with shops and local businesses. Fethiye Street and its connecting streets combine shopping with a walk through the city centre. Individual shop opening hours vary.
📍 Ömerağa Mahallesi, Fethiye Caddesi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A central Izmit mosque with origins in the sixteenth century. Rebuilt following earthquakes on several occasions, it was reconstructed in keeping with its earlier form after the 1999 earthquake. Respect worship arrangements.
📍 Cevdet Dengel Hoca Caddesi, Fevziye Camii, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A shopping centre in Gebze's Tatlıkuyu neighbourhood, offering stores for a range of shopping needs. Consult the centre's official website for the current store directory and visitor information.
📍 Tatlıkuyu Mahallesi, Gebze Center AVM, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Also known as Bostan Dolabı, this historic water structure is associated with the supply system serving the Çoban Mustafa Pasha Complex and Gebze. Check current visitor access and restoration arrangements for the square building with its pyramidal roof.
📍 Gebze merkez, tarihî Su Dolabı yapısı, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Gebze Teachers' Guesthouse provides guesthouse accommodation in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the institution directly for guest eligibility, current availability and rates.
📍 Muallimköy, Muallim Köy Caddesi No:50, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A restaurant in Hacıhalil, Gebze, serving Georgian cuisine. Contact the business directly for its current menu, products, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hacıhalil Mahallesi, 1212. Sokak No:4/B, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A cafe in the Yuvacık area of Başiskele with views of the reservoir. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yakacık Mahallesi, Çınardere Caddesi No:43, Yuvacık, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Gölbaşı Restaurant is a dining business in Gölcük, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hisareyn Merkez Mahallesi, Orhangazi Caddesi No:185, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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Gölcük Teachers' Guesthouse provides guesthouse accommodation in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. Contact the institution directly for guest eligibility, current availability and rates.
📍 Donanma Mahallesi, 9. Sokak No:4, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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Grand Gebze Hotel is a hotel in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 İnönü Mahallesi, İbrahim Ağa Caddesi No:269, Gebze/Kocaeli
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One of the burial grounds of ancient Nicomedia. Ancient tombs and Byzantine building remains were identified during road works. It is not a managed open-air museum; confirm access and conservation restrictions before visiting.
📍 Gültepe ve Yenidoğan çevresi, antik nekropol alanı, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Güney Kebab Körfez is a dining business in Körfez, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Güney Mahallesi, Adnan Kahveci Caddesi No:12/C, Körfez/Kocaeli
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Gusto Kartepe Restaurant is a dining business in Kartepe, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Şirinsulhiye Mahallesi, Değirmen Vadisi Sokak No:14/1, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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A memorial to the Carthaginian commander Hannibal within the TÜBİTAK Gebze campus, inaugurated in 1981. It should not be treated as proof of the exact location of his ancient grave. Confirm campus entry and visitor permission arrangements in advance.
📍 TÜBİTAK Gebze Yerleşkesi, Hannibal Anıtı, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Founded in 1843, this historic factory developed through textile production for Ottoman palaces. Its silk furnishings and later carpet production make it an important part of Hereke’s industrial heritage. Confirm visitor access and restrictions around production areas in advance.
📍 Hereke, tarihî Halı ve İpekli Dokuma Fabrikası, Körfez/Kocaeli
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A historic fortification in Hereke, also associated with the Ottoman conquest of the Izmit region. The restored castle reopened to visitors in 2023. Check current visiting arrangements.
📍 Hacı Akif Mahallesi, Kale Sokak, Hereke, Körfez/Kocaeli
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A historic mosque built in 1899 during Sultan Abdülhamid II’s reign on land donated by Habibe Hanım. Its restoration was completed in 2014. Observe local rules when visiting this place of worship.
📍 Hikmetiye Mahallesi, Doğukan Caddesi No:2, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Caddesi in the Şekerpınar area of Çayırova. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Caddesi No:117, Şekerpınar, Çayırova/Kocaeli
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One of Izmit's traditional bazaars, preserving the character of the city's historic commercial centre. Its streets of local businesses and eateries can be explored as part of a central bazaar walk. This listing represents the bazaar area rather than an individual restaurant.
📍 Kapanönü Sokak ve çarşı çevresi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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The İnönü branch of Hoşgör Patisserie, located on İnönü Street in Ömerağa, Izmit. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Ömerağa Mahallesi, İnönü Caddesi No:148, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Hotel Anibal is a hotel in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, Hükümet Caddesi No:127, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Hotel Delta YSS is a hotel in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Muallimköy, Kalaycı Kuyusu Mevkii, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A hotel around Balyanoz Bay in the Bayramoğlu area of Darıca. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Bayramoğlu Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi, Kaptan Sokak No:18, Darıca/Kocaeli
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A historic site associated with Mehmed II’s final campaign and death. The Hünkâr Fountain was built in his memory in 1659. Also known as Fatih Sebili, the fountain and surrounding meadow form part of Gebze’s Ottoman heritage.
📍 Hünkâr Çayırı ve Hünkâr Çeşmesi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A residential-style hotel near Gebze Center in the Tatlıkuyu neighbourhood of Gebze. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Tatlıkuyu Mahallesi, Güney Yanyol Caddesi, 1319/2 Sokak No:26/A, Gebze/Kocaeli
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İkram Patisserie Derince is a patisserie in Derince, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, ordering options, prices and opening hours.
📍 Sırrıpaşa Mahallesi, Denizciler Caddesi No:171, Derince/Kocaeli
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Imperial Park Hotel is a hotel in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yenişehir Mahallesi, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Paşa Bulvarı, Konak Sokak No:19, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Also known as the Hungarian House, this municipal cultural venue commemorates Imre Thököly and introduces visitors to Izmit’s connections with Hungarian history.
📍 Yenidoğan Mahallesi, Hastane Yolu Sokak No:19, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Built to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sultan Abdülhamid II’s accession, this neoclassical stone and marble clock tower is an Izmit landmark. Fountains form part of its lower section.
📍 Kemalpaşa Mahallesi, Saat Kulesi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A cultural venue in Sekapark introducing Mevlana and Mevlevi culture. The house also hosts cultural activities and programmes. Check current visiting hours and the events calendar before visiting.
📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, Sekapark alanı, Mevlevi Evi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A waterfront museum area in Izmit featuring the former warship TCG Gayret and submarine TCG Hızır Reis. Exhibits introduce naval history and life aboard. Check current visiting hours, accessible sections and admission arrangements before visiting.
📍 Salim Dervişoğlu Caddesi, Yelken Kulübü yanı, Müze Gemiler alanı, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Yavuz Sokak in the Kemalpaşa neighbourhood of İzmit. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kemalpaşa Mahallesi, Yavuz Sokak No:8, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A traditional shopping bazaar in central Izmit known for its footwear traders. It forms part of the commercial area around Fevziye Mosque and offers a stop for shoe shopping and discovering local businesses.
📍 Fevziye Camii yakınları, Ayakkabıcılar Çarşısı, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Izmit Simit Bakery Central Branch is a patisserie and bakery business in İzmit, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Ömerağa Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:120, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A timber pavilion within the historic textile factory grounds on the Hereke waterfront. Commissioned under Sultan Abdülhamid II to receive foreign guests, it is also known as the Nail-Free Pavilion. Check interior access arrangements before visiting.
📍 Hacı Akif Mahallesi, Hereke Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:10, Körfez/Kocaeli
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Kandıra Teachers' Guesthouse provides guesthouse accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the institution directly for guest eligibility, current availability and rates.
📍 Akdurak Mahallesi, Kızılay Caddesi No:8, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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A street lined with timber houses reflecting the historic residential character of Izmit. Protected buildings provide a walking route through the city’s traditional architecture. Respect the privacy of residential properties.
📍 Akçakoca Mahallesi, Kapanca Sokak, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A property offering wooden bungalow and tiny-house accommodation in the Yuvacık area of Başiskele. Its tent and caravan camping referrals are to the separate Aytepe Park location. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Servetiye Cami Köyü, Yuvacık Baraj Sonu 8. kilometre, Yuvacık, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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A mountain-house accommodation property around Servetiye Cami village in the Yuvacık area of Başiskele. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Servetiye Cami Köyü, Kirazpınar Mahallesi No:37, Yuvacık, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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A memorial tomb commemorating Karamürsel Alp, an important figure in early Ottoman naval history. It connects the town’s name with its maritime heritage. Observe the rules of the memorial grounds.
📍 Karamürsel Alp Anıt Mezarı, Karamürsel/Kocaeli

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A forest park in Maşukiye featuring a glass-floored viewing terrace. It combines landscape viewing and photography with recreation and activity areas. Confirm current terrace admission prices, activity charges and opening arrangements with the venue.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Kartepe Caddesi No:179, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Kartepe Bungalov Villas is a villa accommodation property in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Derbent Mahallesi, Doğuş Caddesi No:88/G, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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The Izmit branch of Kasaphan Steakhouse, located in Karabaş and specializing in meat dishes. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Karabaş Mahallesi, Ömer Türkçakal Bulvarı, Hatıra Sokak No:2, İzmit/Kocaeli
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An Ottoman palace building dating from Sultan Abdülaziz’s reign, also known as the Hunting Pavilion. Near Izmit Clock Tower, it is noted for its marble work and decorated interiors. Check current visiting hours.
📍 Kemalpaşa Mahallesi, Saray Yokuşu, Kasr-ı Hümayun, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Kaya Kebab and Liver Restaurant Körfez is a dining business in Körfez, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hereke Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:34, Körfez/Kocaeli
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A sixteenth-century roadside caravanserai commissioned by Hacı Hamza bin İvaz. Following restoration, the historic trading-route building was adapted for cultural and artistic events. Check interior access and the events programme before visiting.
📍 Şirinköy Mahallesi, İpekyolu Bulvarı No:96, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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Kefken Liman Hotel is a hotel in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kefken Mahallesi, Liman Sokak No:17, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Keleşoğlu Patisserie Derince is a patisserie in Derince, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, ordering options, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hürriyet Caddesi No:171, Derince/Kocaeli
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Kerpe Didem Apart Hotel is a apartment hotel in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kerpe Mahallesi, Sadi Sınay Sokak No:9, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Kerpe Güneş Apart Hotel provides accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kerpe Mahallesi, Azra Sokak No:6, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Kerpe Kervan Boutique Hotel provides accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kerpe Mahallesi, Liman Sokak No:24, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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KerpeDiem Hotel is a hotel in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kerpe Mahallesi, Çamlıbel Caddesi No:44/A, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Housed in buildings within the historic Izmit railway station grounds, the museum displays archaeological objects from prehistoric times to the Ottoman period. Formerly the Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, its ethnography section was relocated in 2020.
📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, İstasyon Caddesi No:5, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Housed in Portakal Hafız Mansion, the museum introduces local life and Manav culture in Kocaeli. Its focus on traditions and everyday life offers an introduction to the city’s cultural memory.
📍 Çukurbağ Mahallesi, Bahariye Caddesi No:94 D:2, Portakal Hafız Konağı, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A museum in Izmit exploring the history of journalism and news production. Local press heritage and historical journalism equipment illuminate the city’s media history. Check opening days before visiting.
📍 Akçakoca Mahallesi, Kapanca Sokak No:9, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A Roman sarcophagus dating to the second century AD, also known locally as the Roman Tomb. Its inscription and human relief figures illustrate funerary traditions of ancient Bithynia.
📍 Konca mevkii, Konca Lahdi, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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Körfez Kebab Restaurant is a dining business in Körfez, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Güney Mahallesi, Tuğrul Caddesi No:24, Körfez/Kocaeli
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A bakery and patisserie in Sultan Orhan, Gebze, offering cakes, desserts and baked goods. Contact the business directly for its current menu, products, prices and opening hours.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, Hükümet Caddesi No:131/1, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A restaurant on the Kerpe seafront offering breakfast and meals. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Kerpe sahil şeridi, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Kumcağız Holiday Village Apart Hotel provides accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kurtyeri Mahallesi, Kumcağız Caddesi, Dere Sokak No:4, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Kutlu Guesthouse and Restaurant provides accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Cebeci Mahallesi, Can Sokak No:10, Kandıra/Kocaeli

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A nature park in the higher reaches of Kartepe, surrounded by pine, beech and linden trees. Visitors come for woodland walks and, in clear conditions, views towards Lake Sapanca and the Gulf of Izmit. Check road and weather conditions as mountain weather can change quickly.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Kartepe Caddesi No:213, Kuzuyayla Tabiat Parkı, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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La Flora House Hotel provides accommodation in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yenişehir Mahallesi, Dönmez Sokak No:13, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Kışla Caddesi in Gebze's Sultan Orhan neighbourhood. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, Kışla Caddesi No:46/A, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A city hotel in the Yahyakaptan area of İzmit. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yahyakaptan Mahallesi, Kandıra Yolu No:6, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A local restaurant in Hacıhalil, Gebze, serving home-style Turkish dishes. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hacıhalil Mahallesi, 1216. Sokak No:8, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A listed historic tomb in Gebze. The square, open-sided structure has a dome supported by piers and columns. Its brickwork and arches form part of the town’s architectural heritage.
📍 Kızılay Caddesi, Malkoçoğlu Türbesi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A garden cafe in the Yuvacık area of Başiskele. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yakacık Mahallesi, Çınardere Caddesi No:21, Yuvacık, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Martı Hotel Değirmendere is a hotel in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Değirmendere Merkez Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Kemal İnce Sokak No:3, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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Masal Hotel Izmit provides accommodation in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Ömerağa Mahallesi, Naci Girginsoy Sokak No:11/B, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A restaurant offering breakfast and meals in Servetiye Cami, Başiskele. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Servetiye Cami Mahallesi, Aşağı Alartı Mevkii No:22/1, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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A local restaurant in the Çarşı neighborhood of Kandıra. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Çarşı Mahallesi, Çarşı Caddesi No:43, Kandıra/Kocaeli

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A woodland-fringed plateau in the Yuvacık area, named after the violets growing nearby. It offers a route for hiking and nature photography. Check road, weather and seasonal conditions, and confirm current camping rules if planning an overnight stay.
📍 Menekşe Yaylası, Yuvacık–Aytepe bölgesi, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Mersu A'la Konak is a hotel in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Çınarlı Mahallesi, Alabalık Çıkmazı No:15, Maşukiye, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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A sixteenth-century Ottoman stone bridge over the Dil Stream. Its three arches form part of the transport heritage of the historic Istanbul–Izmit route. Check the approach route because the bridge lies within an industrial area.
📍 Dil Deresi üzeri, tarihî Mimar Sinan Köprüsü, Dilovası/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Kartepe Caddesi in the Maşukiye area of Kartepe. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Çınarlı Mahallesi, Kartepe Caddesi No:38, Maşukiye, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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A cafe operated as part of Darıca Municipality’s social facilities. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yeni Mahallesi, Kale Sokak No:19, Darıca/Kocaeli
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Mutfak Restaurant Gölcük is a dining business in Gölcük, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 İhsaniye Adnan Menderes Caddesi No:59, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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My Pasha Palas Hotel is a hotel in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Mehmet Ali Paşa Mahallesi, Gazi Mustafa Paşa Bulvarı No:2, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A venue in Hacıhalil, Gebze, combining a cafe with live music and events. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hacıhalil Mahallesi, 1220/1. Sokak No:4/1, Kat:1, Gebze/Kocaeli
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An accommodation property offering nature-focused experiences in Kıncıllı village, Kandıra. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kıncıllı Köyü, Yayla Mevkii, Kerpe Yolu, Kuşcu Sokak No:10, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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A hotel providing accommodation in İzmit's Yahyakaptan neighbourhood. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yahyakaptan Mahallesi, Şehit Ergün Köncü Sokak No:38, İzmit/Kocaeli
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An archaeological protection area associated with the acropolis and settlement of ancient Nicomedia. Scattered citadel and wall remains survive within modern Izmit. It is not a fully presented ancient-city visitor site; respect private property and protected-area boundaries.
📍 Orhan Mahallesi, iç kale ve sur kalıntıları çevresi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A coffee shop in the Hacıhalil neighborhood of Gebze. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hacıhalil Mahallesi, 1209. Sokak No:12/A, Gebze/Kocaeli

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Set along a wooded stream near Nüzhetiye, this waterfall is a destination for nature walks and photography. Stream crossings and wet rocks can make the approach difficult; assess the route according to rainfall and water levels.
📍 Nüzhetiye Mahallesi, şelale yürüyüş güzergâhı, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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A historic bathhouse near the beginning of the route to Sultan Baba’s tomb. Associated with the former Sultanbaba lodge, it was rebuilt in different periods. Because earthquake damage is documented, check its current structural condition and access arrangements before visiting.
📍 Örcün Mahallesi, Sultan Baba Türbesi yolu başlangıcı, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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A historic mosque associated with the Ottoman conquest of Izmit, commissioned by Gazi Süleyman Pasha in his father Orhan Gazi’s name. It is known for the tradition of carrying a sword during the Friday sermon. Respect worship arrangements.
📍 Orhan Mahallesi, Orhan Camii, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A food business in Darıca offering kokoreç, mussels and snacks. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Emek Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi No:50, Darıca/Kocaeli

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A large nature park in Uzuntarla combining walking trails, animal observation areas and nature education spaces. Ormanköy and woodland visitor areas are highlights for family outings and photography. Check current visiting hours and activity arrangements before travelling.
📍 Uzuntarla Mahallesi, 309. Sokak No:99, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Built in 1884, this historic house was the summer residence of painter and museum pioneer Osman Hamdi Bey. The mansion, studio and associated buildings reflect his life. Official information mentions restoration and exhibition works; confirm current visitor access before travelling.
📍 Eskihisar Mahallesi, Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi, Gebze/Kocaeli
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An open-air outlet shopping centre in Izmit where visitors can browse stores from different brands within the same complex. Product availability, promotions and prices vary between shops.
📍 Sanayi Mahallesi, Ömer Türkçakal Bulvarı, Eski Gölcük Yolu üzeri, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A cafe and food business specializing in mantı in Beylikbağı, Gebze. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Beylikbağı Mahallesi, 324. Sokak No:35/A, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A village-house accommodation property in the Çamçukur area of Karamürsel. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Çamçukur Mahallesi, Küme Evleri No:232, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
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Paradise Island Hotel is a hotel in the Darıca district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Bayramoğlu Mahallesi, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi No:324, Darıca/Kocaeli
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Aqueduct and channel remains near Topallar associated with the Roman water supply of Nicomedia. Different arches belonging to the same water system are covered in this single entry. Check rural access conditions and avoid climbing on the remains.
📍 Topallar Mahallesi, Paşasuyu mevkii, tarihî su kemerleri, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Pasha Palas Hotel is a hotel in the İzmit district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yenişehir Mahallesi, Demokrasi Bulvarı No:23, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A restaurant in the Dereköy neighborhood of Karamürsel. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Dereköy Mahallesi, Fener Yolu Caddesi No:6, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
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Pera Restaurant Gölcük is a dining business in Gölcük, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Merkez Mahallesi, Prof. Nusret Fişek Caddesi No:22, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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An Ottoman complex designed by Mimar Sinan and dated to 1579. Its surviving elements include the mosque, also known as Yeni Cuma, the primary school and remains of the bathhouse. Respect visiting rules in worship areas.
📍 Ömerağa Mahallesi, Pertev Paşa Külliyesi, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A museum exploring the development of photography through cameras, lenses and related equipment. Built around İlker Kumral’s collection, it also introduces local photographic history. It is a separate museum within the same grounds as the SEKA Paper Museum.
📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, Mehmet Ali Kağıtçı Sokak No:77, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A food business specializing in rice dishes in the 4 Temmuz neighborhood of Karamürsel. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 4 Temmuz Mahallesi, Mehmet Yasef Sokak No:17, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
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A historic residential building in the Yukarı Pazar area of Izmit, noted for its sash windows and woodwork. Check its current use and interior access arrangements before visiting.
📍 Hacı Hasan Mahallesi, Sırrı Paşa Yokuşu No:2, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Hükümet Caddesi in the Sultan Orhan neighbourhood of Gebze. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, Hükümet Caddesi No:125, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A hotel in the Yahyakaptan neighbourhood of İzmit. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yahyakaptan Mahallesi, Şehit Ergün Köncü Sokak No:10, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Ramada Plaza Istanbul Asia Airport is a hotel in the Çayırova district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability and rates.
📍 Şekerpınar Mahallesi, Kartopu Sokak No:1, Çayırova/Kocaeli
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Built in 1776, this mansion is an example of Ottoman residential architecture in Izmit. It is noted for its wooden shutters, barred windows and painted decoration. Check its current use and interior access arrangements before visiting.
📍 Veliahmet Mahallesi, Saatçi Ali Efendi Konağı, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A restaurant in the Maşukiye area of Kartepe. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Maşukiye Mahallesi, Kartepe Caddesi, Alabalık Sokak No:28, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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Şanlıurfalı Mehmet Usta Kebab Körfez is a dining business in Körfez, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi, Mevlana Caddesi No:179, Körfez/Kocaeli
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A historic settlement known for its traditional timber houses with bağdadi plasterwork. The village is an urban conservation area, while its cemetery is archaeologically protected. As it remains a residential neighborhood, respect private property.
📍 Saraylı Mahallesi, tarihî köy merkezi, Gölcük/Kocaeli

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A coastal discovery spot in Kandıra combining woodland, rocky coves and a natural formation filled with seawater. Cennet Pool behind the bay is reached on foot through the forest. The trail can be demanding; check weather, sea and access conditions before visiting.
📍 Pınarlı Mahallesi, Sardala Koyu ve Cennet Havuzu çevresi, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Saygın Hotel Kumcağız provides accommodation in the Kandıra district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kurtyeri Mahallesi, Kumcağız Caddesi No:43, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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An industrial heritage museum preserving the former SEKA paper factory. Production machinery, pulp preparation equipment and energy infrastructure explain papermaking and the history of the factory.
📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, Mehmet Ali Kağıtçı Sokak No:77, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A hotel in the Sekapark area of İzmit's Kozluk neighbourhood. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, Salim Dervişoğlu Caddesi, Seka Alanı No:33, İzmit/Kocaeli

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An urban waterfront park created on the former SEKA paper factory grounds. Walking and cycling paths, lawns and resting areas extend along the Gulf of Izmit. Its open spaces offer coastal views and opportunities for sunset photography.
📍 SEKA eski fabrika arazisi, İzmit sahil yolu, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A local restaurant in central Karamürsel. Contact the business directly for its current menu, products, prices and opening hours.
📍 4 Temmuz Mahallesi, 2102. Sokak No:8, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
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A nineteenth-century mansion commissioned by Selim Sırrı Pasha, the governor of Izmit. Its timber-frame structure, separate domestic and reception sections, wall paintings and decorative interiors illustrate Ottoman residential architecture.
📍 Hacı Hasan Mahallesi, Sırrı Paşa Caddesi No:18, İzmit/Kocaeli

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A wooded canyon between Başiskele and Kartepe, known for narrow rock passages, pools and waterfalls. A full canyon traverse requires technical skills, suitable equipment and professional guidance. Check current water flow and weather conditions.
📍 Serindere Mahallesi, Serindere Kanyonu güzergâhı, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Castle ruins on a small peninsula extending into the sea. Thought to be Byzantine, the site is associated with historic coastal and harbour defences. It is not a managed museum; take account of rocky ground and coastal conditions.
📍 Seyrek kıyısı, kale kalıntıları, Kandıra/Kocaeli
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Sofram Home Cooking Gölcük is a dining business in Gölcük, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Yüzbaşılar Mahallesi, 3001. Sokak No:7, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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An early Ottoman bathhouse commissioned by Süleyman Pasha, son of Orhan Gazi. Also known as Yukarı Pazar or Dere Hamamı, the restored building has a double-bath layout. Official visitor information lists it as closed to visitors.
📍 Akçakoca Mahallesi, Orhan Caddesi No:3, İzmit/Kocaeli
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An Ottoman-period tomb on a cypress-lined hill in Örcün. Its wooden cenotaph and surrounding historic graves form part of the area’s religious heritage. Respect the rules of the tomb and cemetery.
📍 Örcün Mahallesi, Sultan Baba Türbesi, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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An early Ottoman monument in Gebze, commissioned by Orhan Gazi. Archival records place the start of construction in the fourteenth century. It is a separate building from Orhan Mosque in Izmit. Respect worship arrangements.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, Sultan Orhan Camii, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Sumak Restaurant Gölcük is a dining business in Gölcük, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Merkez Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi No:31, Gölcük/Kocaeli

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An irrigation reservoir in Derince's Tahtalı neighbourhood, surrounded by green rural scenery. Its surroundings offer opportunities for landscape viewing and nature walks. Check current site rules before planning a visit or activities.
📍 Tahtalı Mahallesi, Tahtalı Göleti, Derince/Kocaeli
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A cafe in the Piri Reis neighborhood of Darıca. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Piri Reis Mahallesi, Zakkum Sokak No:18, Darıca/Kocaeli
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A bakery in Osman Yılmaz, Gebze, offering cakes, baklava and baked goods. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Osman Yılmaz Mahallesi, 607/1 Sokak No:17/A, Gebze/Kocaeli
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A restaurant in Karamürsel offering casseroles and pide. Contact the business directly for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 İnönü Caddesi No:12, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
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A historic settlement whose traditional houses, gardens and street pattern preserve traces of rural life. Explore the residential neighborhood on foot while respecting private homes and avoiding entry without permission.
📍 Tavşancıl Mahallesi, tarihî yerleşim merkezi, Dilovası/Kocaeli
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A thermal hotel and accommodation property in the Yeniköy area of Başiskele. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Yeniköy Merkez Mahallesi, Atakent Caddesi, Mine Çiçeği Sokak No:6, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Liman Caddesi in the Körfez neighbourhood of Başiskele. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Körfez Mahallesi, Liman Caddesi No:88, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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Tuğba Patisserie Derince is a patisserie in Derince, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, ordering options, prices and opening hours.
📍 Denizciler Caddesi No:111, Derince/Kocaeli
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Turkuaz Hotel Gebze is a hotel in the Gebze district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Sultan Orhan Mahallesi, İlyasbey Caddesi No:3, Gebze/Kocaeli
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An archaeological area containing burial mounds associated with the Hellenistic and Roman periods, including Aytepe and the Great Tumulus. The official visitor information lists the site as closed. Do not enter burial chambers or protected areas without permission.
📍 Kabaoğlu–Üçtepeler çevresi, eski İstanbul yolu, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Uğur Patisserie Derince is a patisserie in Derince, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, ordering options, prices and opening hours.
📍 İstasyon Caddesi No:54, Derince/Kocaeli
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A restaurant located in the Aygır Stream valley in Maşukiye, Kartepe. Contact the business for its current menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Alabalık Vadisi, Maşukiye, Kartepe/Kocaeli
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An Ottoman bridge on the historic route from Karamürsel towards Iznik. Associated with Kösem Sultan’s charitable works, the cut-stone structure represents seventeenth-century bridge architecture in the region.
📍 Yalakdere çevresi, tarihî Valide Sultan Köprüsü, Karamürsel/Kocaeli
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A hotel on the Gulf of İzmit waterfront in Başiskele's Sahil neighbourhood. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Sahil Mahallesi, Cevher Dudayev Caddesi No:53, Başiskele/Kocaeli
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A hotel on Dut Sokak in the Kozluk neighbourhood of İzmit. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Kozluk Mahallesi, R. Hakkı Caddesi, Dut Sokak No:2, İzmit/Kocaeli
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Whynut Waffle Pancake Coffee Gebze is a cafe in Gebze, Kocaeli. Contact the business directly for its current products, menu, prices and opening hours.
📍 Hacıhalil Mahallesi, 1207. Sokak No:9/A, Gebze/Kocaeli
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Workinn Hotel is a hotel in the Çayırova district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 TOSB Otomotiv Yan Sanayi İhtisas Organize Sanayi Bölgesi, 3. Cadde No:1, Çayırova/Kocaeli
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The memorial tomb of Yahya Kaptan, who helped organize resistance in the Kocaeli region during the Turkish War of Independence. Located in Tavşancıl, it also hosts commemorative ceremonies. Respect the memorial and burial grounds.
📍 Tavşancıl Mahallesi, Yahya Kaptan Anıt Mezarı, Dilovası/Kocaeli
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Yalı Konak Boutique Hotel is a hotel in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. Contact the property directly for current availability, rates and accommodation conditions.
📍 Değirmendere Yalı Mahallesi, Faruk Demirer Caddesi No:35, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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A former reconnaissance and patrol vessel displayed ashore on the Kavaklı waterfront. Following its service in the Turkish Navy, it became a museum presenting naval history through photographs, objects and displays. Check current visitor arrangements.
📍 Kavaklı Mahallesi, Sahil Caddesi No:68, Gölcük/Kocaeli
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A patisserie in the Çukurbağ neighborhood of Izmit. Contact the business directly for its current menu, products, prices and opening hours.
📍 Çukurbağ Mahallesi, İnönü Caddesi No:183, İzmit/Kocaeli
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A historic mosque commissioned by Yumurtacı Muhammet Ali Ağa in 1631. The rectangular building has a timber roof and has undergone repairs over time. Respect prayer times and worship arrangements.
📍 Hacı Hasan Mahallesi, Sırrı Paşa Caddesi, Yumurtacı Camii, İzmit/Kocaeli