Konya is one of Turkey's oldest continuously inhabited cities and was known as Iconium in Roman times. As the capital of the Seljuk Turks from the 12th to the 13th centuries, it ranks as one of the great cultural centres of Turkey. During that period of cultural, political and religious growth, the mystic Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi founded a Sufi order known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes.
The striking green-tiled mausoleum of Mevlana is Konya's most famous building. Attached to the mausoleum, the former dervish seminary now serves as a museum housing manucripts of Mevlana's works and various artefacts related to the mysticism of the sect.
Every year during the first half of December, a ceremony is held in commemoration of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, with the controlled, trance-like turning or sema of the white-robed men creating a fascinating performance for the viewer.
When you stay at Bayir Diamond Hotel & Convention Center Konya in Konya, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Selcuk Tower and 7 minutes from Afra Business and Shopping Center. This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Karatay Madrasa Museum and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ince Minaret Madrasa.
Hilton Garden Inn Konya Turkey is in the center of Konya. Mevlana Cultural Center and Koyunoğlu Museum are within walking distance from the hotel. This 4-star hotel is close to Mevlana Tomb and Museum and Selimiye Mosque.
Located in the center of Konya, Dedeman Konya Hotel And Convention Center is close to Selcuk Tower and Afra Business and Shopping Center. This 5-star hotel is close to Karatay Medresesi Museum and Ince Minaret Madrasa.
Located in Konya, Ramada Plaza Konya is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Selcuk Tower and Aqua Konya. This family-friendly hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Selcuk University and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Karatay Madrasa Museum.
Located in Konya, Novotel Konya is convenient to Afra Business and Shopping Center and Ataturk House Museum. This hotel is close to Ince Minaret Madrasa and Selcuk Tower..
With a stay at Selcuk Otel Sems-i Tebrizi in Konya (Konya City Center), you'll be near İplikçi Mosque and 3 minutes on foot from Şems-i Tebrizi Mosque and Tomb. This 4-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ince Minaret Madrasa and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Serafettin Mosque.
Özkaymak Konya Hotel has been the cradle of countless Anatolian civilizations and was established in Konya, the city of Mevlana. Transportation is very easy and convenient in the city, which is known for its historical as well as commercial features and shopping area.
With a stay at Hich Hotel Konya, you'll be centrally located in Konya, steps from Mevlana Tomb and Museum and minutes from Selimiye Mosque. This hotel is close to Aziziye Mosque and Konya Bazaar Shopping Center.