'''Gaziantep''', or informally known as ''Antep'', is a city in the western part of South-eastern Anatolia region.
Get in
By plane
'''Gaziantep Airport'''. 15 km from city center.
Get around
The city centre is reasonably compact and walkable. There are plenty of local buses if you prefer and of course taxis for tired feet.
See
Do
Visit the castle (if it is open!), explore the bazaars and don't forget the museum.
Buy
Eat
The food in Antep is famous, perhaps the best in Turkey. Antep is famous for its pistachios - Antep fistik - and you will see shops selling baklava and other sugar and nut-loaded pastries everywhere. It's also known for its lahmacun (thin Arabic pizza) and cig kofte (raw spicy meat balls). Just follow your nose and you will find many treats here!
Drink
Many of Antep's drinking establishments are basically for picking up women. However there are some nice birahanes where you can enjoy a quiet drink in peace.
Sleep
'''Yunus Hotel'''. Two stars in city centre with very clean rooms and free wifi. Staff are exceptionally friendly. Price in January 2008 was 50 YTL for a double room including breakfast.
'''Allstar Sevcan Hotel'''. Three stars in city centre. +90 342 220 66 86.
'''Tugcan Hotel'''. Five stars in the city. +90 342 220 43 23
Get out
The main Otogar is quite a few kilometers out of town. Take a local bus there (0.95 YTL one-way). Once in the Otogar you will find numerous agents selling tickets to dozens of destinations including Istanbul, Konya, Van, Dogubeyazit, and Antalya to name a few. Buses leave frequently. Shop around for the best price.