Hotel Ejder 

We were on a pilgrimage to the battlefields of Gallipoli when we stayed at this lovely little hotel in Eceabat. It is perfectly placed if you are on a self-drive trip to the Dardanelles. You can park very handy to the hotel and be perfectly positioned for a quick drive over to Anzac Cove or down to Cape Helles without having to drive through the centre of town every time. I know many people opt to stay over the strait at Cannakale. That would be fine for a one-day visit, I suppose, but if you plan on an extended exploration of Gallipoli it will save you a lot of time to stay at Eceabat instead. It cuts out the ferry ride back and forth every day, although the ferry ride is certainly a very cheap and efficient one and well worth experiencing at least once for the views it offers. We opted to do a quick side trip down to Troy so had occasion to cross over to Cannakale for that. Otherwise, however, I was so glad we stayed on the Eceabat side and could set off quickly each morning to the battlefield areas. The hotel is clean and comfortable. Breakfast is offered each morning and you can sit on a rooftop terrace and enjoy the morning sun. There are plenty of little grocery stores handy to the hotel and plenty of cafes and restaurants just along the block. The beds were comfortable, the showers had plenty of hot water and the neighbourhood was peaceful and quiet. I would definitely return to Hotel Ejder and look forward to doing so.