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Villas, Apartments and Cabins for Rent in Trabzon

17 stays availablefrom $73 / night

Trabzon is where the Black Sea meets steep green mountains, and Homesta Stay lists villas, apartments and cabins across the city for short-term and touristic stays. Guests use it as a base for the coastal centre, the tea and hazelnut slopes behind it, and day trips inland to Uzungöl, Sümela Monastery and the high summer pastures. Apartments suit couples and city-focused trips, villas work for families and groups travelling together, and cabins fit those who want a wooden, forest-facing stay.

  • Self-catering city apartments
  • Whole-home villas for groups
  • Timber cabins in the green
  • Base for Uzungöl trips
  • Day trips to Sümela

The setting: a coast with mountains right behind it

Trabzon sits on a narrow shelf of land between the Black Sea and the Pontic mountains, which rise sharply within minutes of the shore. That geography shapes every stay here: the city itself is dense, hilly and busy with port and university life, while ten or twenty minutes of driving uphill puts you among tea gardens, hazelnut groves, mist and streams. Rain is part of the deal in this part of Türkiye — it is why the valleys are so green — so waterproofs matter more than a strict packing list for sun.

What travellers come here for

The headline trips are Sümela Monastery, carved into a cliff face in the Altındere valley, and Uzungöl, a lake ringed by forest and guesthouses in the Çaykara direction. Closer in, Trabzon has the Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) church-museum with its frescoes, the Atatürk Pavilion in its wooded garden, the old walls of the upper town, and the Boztepe hill viewpoint over the whole bay. Highland plateaus such as Hıdırnebi, Sis Dağı, Çakırgöl and Zigana draw walkers and cool-air seekers, while Hamsiköy on the old road inland is known for rice pudding. Food is a genuine reason to visit: anchovy (hamsi) cooked every possible way, Akçaabat köfte, kuymak (muhlama) with cornbread, Vakfıkebir loaves and Sürmene-made knives as souvenirs.

Choosing between an apartment, a villa and a cabin

Apartments are the practical choice for a city-based trip — you stay within reach of Uzun Sokak, Meydan Park, the fish restaurants and the minibus stands, and you can self-cater between meals out. Villas give whole-home space and privacy, which works for families, multi-generational groups and friends sharing, and they tend to suit travellers who have a car and plan to drive out to valleys and viewpoints. Cabins are for the green side of Trabzon: timber-built stays for people who want forest, cool nights and slow mornings rather than city noise. Homesta Stay works as a brokerage between property owners and guests, so each place has its own layout, character and house rules — read the listing carefully rather than assuming a standard format.

Getting around

Trabzon Airport sits on the coast very close to the city centre, which makes short stays realistic. The coastal highway runs east–west along the shore and is the spine of all travel in the province, with intercity buses and frequent dolmuş minibuses linking the centre to the surrounding districts. Within the city, minibuses and taxis cover the hills that would be hard work on foot, since almost nothing here is flat. For inland valleys, plateau roads and lake trips, a rental car or an organised day tour is the most flexible option, as public transport thins out the higher you go.

Frequently asked questions about Trabzon

What kinds of holiday rentals can I book in Trabzon?

Homesta Stay lists villas, apartments and cabins in Trabzon for short-term and touristic stays. Apartments suit couples, solo travellers and city-centred trips, villas give whole-home space for families and groups, and cabins are the wooden, forest-facing option for travellers who want the green side of the province. Each property is listed individually by its owner, so layouts and house rules differ from stay to stay.

Which part of Trabzon is best to stay in?

For a first visit, the coastal city centre around Meydan Park and Uzun Sokak is the most convenient base, because the fish restaurants, shops, museums and minibus stands are all close together. Staying uphill or slightly outside the centre gives you quieter surroundings, greenery and sea views, but you will usually want a car or regular minibus rides. If your plan is mainly Uzungöl, Sümela and the plateaus, a stay with parking and easy access to the coastal highway saves the most time.

How far is Trabzon from Uzungöl and Sümela Monastery?

Both are inland day trips from the city rather than walkable sights. Uzungöl lies southeast in the Çaykara direction and takes a couple of hours each way by road, while Sümela Monastery sits in the Altındere valley south of the city and is closer, usually well under an hour and a half. Many visitors do each as a separate day out by rental car, dolmuş connections or an organised tour.

Do I need a car in Trabzon?

Not for the city itself: minibuses (dolmuş) and taxis cover the steep streets and the coastal highway, and Trabzon Airport is close to the centre. A car becomes useful if you plan to explore the valleys, highland plateaus and smaller coastal towns, where services are less frequent. If you book a villa or a cabin outside the built-up centre, check the listing for parking and access before you travel.

When is the best time to visit Trabzon?

Trabzon has a humid Black Sea climate with rain spread through the year, so the landscape stays green rather than drying out. Late spring through early autumn is the most comfortable stretch for the plateaus, lake trips and mountain roads, while the cooler months are quieter in the city and snow can close or complicate high-altitude routes. Whatever the month, pack a waterproof layer and shoes that handle wet, steep streets.

What should I eat while staying in Trabzon?

Anchovy, known locally as hamsi, is the signature fish and appears fried, grilled, in rice and even in cornbread. Other local staples include Akçaabat köfte, kuymak (also called muhlama) made with cheese and cornmeal, Vakfıkebir village bread and the rice pudding associated with Hamsiköy on the inland road. Staying in a self-catering apartment, villa or cabin makes it easy to buy from local markets between restaurant meals.

Stays in Trabzon