Pelitli, Boztepe and Yalıncak: Trabzon’s Hillside Neighbourhoods

If you want to see all of Trabzon from your balcony, you are looking at the hills. The three neighbourhoods in this guide are among our clients’ most requested, because they combine a view with proximity to the centre. But each has its own character.

Boztepe

A hill rising directly above the city centre, overlooking the square, the sea and the port. Locals and visitors know it for its tea gardens and parks overlooking the city, especially at sunset.

• Advantages: panoramic views, and very close to the centre.
• Watch out for: steep roads in some parts, and buildings of varying ages.

Pelitli

A hillside neighbourhood east of the centre, towards the airport, with many modern residential projects offering sea views.

• Advantages: new construction, and close to the airport and the coastal road.
• Watch out for: check the property’s position relative to the flight path, and ask about the road to the complex.

Yalıncak

Also east of the centre and close to the university, this neighbourhood has expanded with new projects offering sea and nature views.

• Advantages: modern projects, and rental demand from the university area.
• Watch out for: some projects are on slopes, and everyday services are still growing with development.

Quick comparison

1. For proximity to the centre: Boztepe.
2. For new builds and the airport: Pelitli.
3. For new builds near the university: Yalıncak.

What to check in any hillside property

• The view and whether it will last: see the guide to living with a sea view.
• The road: gradient, width and parking.
• Public transport: nearby bus and minibus lines.
• Year of construction and occupancy certificate: see the iskan (occupancy certificate) guide.
• Sun and orientation: north-facing flats overlook the sea but get less sun. See the guide to views, orientation and sunlight.

Prices

Prices reflect the view and how new the building is; you will find them updated on the neighbourhood pages: Pelitli, Boztepe and Yalıncak. For the overall picture, read the Trabzon prices guide.

Summary

The hills are where views meet proximity. Boztepe for the centre, Pelitli for the airport and new builds, Yalıncak for the university and new builds. Check the road, the view and the orientation before the price.

Browse flats in Pelitli and flats in Yalıncak, or contact us for a tour of the hills.