# Kar's Otel

Kar's Otel is an eight-room boutique hotel, three of them suites, in a former Russian building in central Kars. King-size beds, made-to-measure linen and goose-down duvets, 24-hour room service; the site of Ani is 47 km away. Price on request.

Source : https://sabaro-travel.com/en/hotels/kars-otel/

Kars kept from its long Russian period churches and stone buildings that give it a European look. Kar's Otel occupies one of these buildings, in the town centre, on Halitpaşa Street. Its fit-out was worked out in detail, from the lobby to the bathrooms and down to the names of the rooms: a simple, elegant decor where white dominates, right through to the restaurant.

## Eight rooms, three suites

The hotel has only eight rooms: five standard rooms and three suites. They bear the names of the historic districts of Kars province and of the Aras river.

The standard rooms, all with a king-size bed and goose-down duvets, change their dominant colour from floor to floor; they are enough for a couple. For a longer stay, the Aras Suite adds a fireplace and, above all, a large terrace over the old streets of Kars. The Arpaçay Suite, under the roof, combines two connecting bedrooms: it is the best choice for families with children.

Room service runs 24 hours a day. The website does not publish room sizes.

## Kars and Ani from the hotel

In the centre, the **citadel** overlooks the town, and the Caucasus Front War History Museum occupies one of the 1803 bastions. **Kars Museum**, free to enter, shows finds from Ani.

The site of **Ani**, a medieval city on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is 47 km away, about 40 minutes by road: its 4,500 m of walls and its churches stand above the river that marks the Armenian border. The hotel also recommends **Lake Çıldır** and the **Sarıkamış** ski resort. The [Kars and Ani](/en/turkey/kars-ani/) page covers the whole region.

## Season

Kars stands at 1,777 m. Summer is short and mild, with 26 to 27 °C in the afternoon in July and August; winter is long, with nights around −15 °C in January, the season of snow and skiing at Sarıkamış. That is when the Aras Suite and its fireplace come into their own.

## Price

Google Hotels showed no rate for 1 to 3 June 2027 when we checked in October 2026. The price is therefore on request: Sabaro confirms it with the hotel for your dates.

## Sabaro's view

**Who it suits**: travellers coming to see Ani who want a well-kept, intimate address in central Kars.

**Strengths**: the Russian-era building; the bedding; the Aras Suite with fireplace and terrace; a score of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, from 132 reviews.

**Good to know**: only eight rooms; no spa or pool; room sizes are not published.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many rooms does Kar's Otel have?

Eight: five standard rooms and three suites.

### How far is Ani?

47 km, about 40 minutes by road.

### Which room for a family?

The Arpaçay Suite, on the top floor, with two connecting bedrooms.

### Is there a room with a fireplace?

Yes, the Aras Suite, which also has a large terrace over the streets of Kars.

### How do you get to Kars?

By air from Istanbul: Kars airport is served by Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus.