Samsun Guide

Samsun, which is remembered as the starting point of the War of Independence, is one of the cities with the highest tourism potential in the Black Sea Region with its climate, history, nature, culture and sea.   

Samsun, one of our country's important port cities, is also one of the largest and fastest-growing provinces in the region. Located between Turkey's two largest rivers, the Yeşilırmak and Kızılırmak, Samsun also boasts fertile lands. Thanks to these fertile lands, agriculture plays a prominent role in the economy. In addition to agriculture, trade and industry also hold significant positions in Samsun's economy.   

Samsun, which has one of the most suitable coastlines for swimming in the Black Sea, has also come to the fore in recent years with its maritime tourism. In particular, the Atakum district is one of the districts where maritime tourism is quite lively during the summer months. While Atakum was previously mainly visited by summer holidaymakers, in recent years many local tourists have also been coming. Atakum has a very long and clean coastline. Moreover, it does not have the dense crowds and noise of the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. It promises both sea and sun as well as a peaceful and tranquil holiday.

However, Samsun is a city that has been visited by a large number of tourists in recent years. It is truly a city worth seeing, with its history, museums, sea and natural beauty.   

The history of Samsun as a settlement dates back to ancient times. Known as Enete during the Hittite period, the ancient city of Amisos was founded in 1500 BC. Later, during the Roman and Byzantine periods, the city was given names such as Simisso and Samisso. These names changed over time and eventually became Samsun.   

After the Hittites, the lands where Samsun is located were ruled by states such as the Phrygians, Lydians, and Cimmerians, and later fell into the hands of the Pontic Greek State. The lands, which remained under the rule of states such as Rome and Byzantium, were then taken over by the Danismendids and the Turks. During the reign of Yıldırım Bayezid, it became part of the Ottoman Empire.    

Samsun is now a city among our major cities that welcomes many local and foreign tourists throughout the year. Therefore, there are many hotels in Samsun for guests to stay. With its rising tourism potential, the number of accommodation facilities is increasing every year. With its friendly and hospitable people, streets adorned with the sound of rough waves and the scent of iodine, a calm and peaceful atmosphere, and its history, Samsun is the new destination for those who want to escape the noise of big cities and enjoy a peaceful holiday.    

Accommodation facilities in Samsun are generally located in the city centre and along the coast. Hotels in the city centre primarily offer city hotel services, while those in the districts and along the coast operate as holiday resorts.