Things to Do in Konya
Konya is a genuinely different side of Turkey — conservative, historically significant as the home of the Sufi mystic Rumi, and far less internationally-oriented than the coastal cities. This collection ranks what's worth seeing.
Good to know: Konya is noticeably more conservative than the coastal cities — modest dress is genuinely appreciated, not just at the Mevlana Museum. Alcohol is far less available here than in Istanbul or the resorts. The December Whirling Dervishes ceremony (Seb-i Arus) draws big crowds — book well ahead if visiting then.
Ranked below: what's worth seeing.
Your trip to Konya
A quick roadmap before the ranked list.
Reach Konya from Istanbul
Domestic flight (about 1 hour) or the high-speed train (roughly 4.5 hours) — the train is a genuinely comfortable, scenic option here.
Get from the airport into the city
Domestic flights from Istanbul, about 1 hour; or a high-speed train from Istanbul (roughly 4.5 hours) and Ankara (about 1.5 hours).
Where to stay
Near Mevlana Square — walking distance to the Mevlana Museum and old city
Search hotels in Konya →How long to stay
Plan for 1 day.
