Neredekal.com CEO Gökhan Sivrikaya stated, “The eagerly awaited ski season has begun. The average nightly accommodation budget for a family of four starts from 2,000 TL and can go up to 285,000 TL. The pricing varies significantly depending on the hotel’s concept (all-inclusive, half-board, full-board, bed and breakfast), location, access to slopes whether paid or free, and lift usage among other amenities. For those looking to enjoy a ski weekend close to Istanbul, Kartalkaya often tops the search list. Ski enthusiasts continue to search for ski holidays in Bursa – Uludağ, Erzurum – Palandöken, and Bolu – Kartalkaya like every year. We anticipate a good ski season this year. According to reviews on Neredekal.com, holidaymakers prioritize hotel comfort alongside ease of access to slopes and price advantages. Some prefer facilities where ski pass costs are included in the hotel price, while others may prioritize slope quality and location despite additional costs. Services like ski equipment rental opportunities and proximity to ski schools are also key factors in their choices. It’s important for holidaymakers to thoroughly evaluate both accommodation and slope access conditions when planning their ski vacations,” he said.
Interest in Bungalows and Thermal Hotels Is High
Holidaymakers continue to enjoy bungalow vacations near Istanbul. Bolu and Sapanca are the first choices for those seeking a comfortable and peaceful vacation surrounded by nature.
With the onset of colder weather, interest in thermal hotel vacations has also increased. The prominent places for thermal hotel searches are Afyonkarahisar, Balıkesir, Yalova, Bolu, and Denizli.
Early Booking Opportunities Continue
Holidaymakers continue to take advantage of early booking opportunities for the 2025 summer season. According to data from Neredekal.com, reservations are currently being made mostly for June and July. The most popular destinations are Antalya and Muğla. Alanya, Manavgat, and Bodrum are preferred in June, while Alanya, Serik, Fethiye, and Marmaris are prominent in July. The early booking period is gradually ending with decreasing discount rates. Hotels are currently offering their highest discount rates. Hotel bookings with a money-back guarantee allow holidaymakers to comfortably make future holiday plans.
Room Prices Increased Most Significantly in Bolu
According to the consumer and producer price indices for November released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the third highest price increase was seen in the Restaurants and Hotels category at a rate of 59.38%.
When examining the room prices of over 23,000 facilities listed on Neredekal, there was a 40% increase in November 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. Bolu experienced the highest increase (60%), followed by Istanbul (59%), Çanakkale (55%), Cyprus (54%), and Balıkesir (53%).
