Rize Guide

Rize, which has almost all the characteristic features of the Black Sea Region and is located in the Eastern Black Sea Region, is one of our cities that has been at the forefront with its tourism activities in recent years.   

Rize is a city where you can see every shade of both green and blue from our country. It has a renewing texture with its lush green plateaus and forests, deep blue sea, exuberant streams, steep sloping valleys and fresh air. Green and blue are embraced in Rize and nature has been very generous to this city.   

In the face of this sincerity and generosity of nature, the people of Rize are also very sincere and friendly. It reflects the purity and naturalness of the Black Sea people to the guests.   

Rize's settlement history is also very old. In the 7th century BC, a people of Asian origin called Kulha lived in these lands. After this community, deep-rooted cultures such as Scythians, Medes, Roman Empire and Byzantium ruled in the region. After the Battle of Malazgirt, Rize was taken over by the Turkish Principalities. Although it was connected to the Greek Empire in the 1200s, it came under Ottoman rule in 1402 and was now in the hands of the Turks. When we came to the Republican Period, it became a province in 1924.   

There are many different rumors about where the name of the city of Rize came from. The strongest of these is that it has changed from the word “Rizi”, which means “rice” in Ancient Greek, and reached the present day as Rize.

Rize is also different from many of our cities in terms of climate characteristics. First of all, Rize is the most rainy city in our country. This has increased the frequency of landslides and floods in the city. The weather is mild in the coastal areas as the effect of being by the sea, but due to the location of the mountains, this mild sea effect does not extend much inland. The vegetation is generally composed of forested areas. Tea is the main source of livelihood for the people living in Rize. The economy of the city is largely based on tea production. In addition to tea, one of the most produced agricultural products is rice. Rize has favorable conditions for rice production as it has a wet climate.   

Rize, which we can also call the city of greenery, also has many historical monuments from ancient times. In addition to its historical beauties, Rize has become one of the important tourism cities of the region with its exuberant flowing streams, steep valleys, lush forests and plateaus, deep blue sea. Especially in recent years, plateau tourism has shown great development.    

Rize's clean and oxygen-rich air will refresh and relax you if you have planned a long vacation. With the increasing tourism potential in Rize in recent years, Rize hotels have also increased.   

Rize hotels are generally located in the city center, nearby touristic districts and plateaus. Rize hotels in the city center are mostly city hotel style hotels. Rize hotels in the districts and highlands are boutique and small hotels, hostels or chalet-style accommodation facilities.    

If you have planned a touristic trip, not for business purposes, and if you are planning a holiday in the lap of nature, where you will relieve all stress and relax, we recommend you to choose Rize boutique hotels and chalets in the highlands or districts.   

Some of the Rize hotels, especially small hotels, are family-run. In fact, some Rize hotels have been put into service by restoring houses with an old architecture. They promise a very warm and caring holiday with their architectural features and the sincerity of being a family business.   

Rize hotels are generally open all year round. Some facilities are opened in the spring months and work until November. They usually offer bed and breakfast service, but you have the opportunity to taste delicious Black Sea food at any time of the day.    

The prices of Rize hotels, where you will have a vacation in the lap of nature, are generally affordable. In general, prices may also vary according to the hotel you choose. However, as the accommodation facilities are varied, you can find a facility suitable for every tourist's budget. 

If you want to have a refreshing vacation in the lap of nature, Rize is an option for you. By reviewing our site, you can get information about Rize hotels, Rize hotel prices, reasonable price options and reservation options.