Are you visiting Antalya for the first time and don’t know where to stay?
The choice may be difficult, but with our selection, we’re going to help you discover the best area to stay in Antalya during your holiday.
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Here are our 3 favourite accommodations sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Antalya.
(€) Cheap hotel 100 m from the beach with panoramic terrace: Villa Tulipan
(€€) Sleep in the former residence of a pasha + Extra breakfast! tekeli Konaklari
(€€)❤️ Top charming hotel close to the centre and the beach + swimming pool and super terrace! : Casa sur Antalya
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Where to stay in Antalya? Kaleiçi, the old town
Nestling on the hill, with its port at the very bottom, Kaleiçi is undoubtedly Antalya’s most popular district. Take a stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of this ancient city, where you can take photos of the countless historic monuments that the district is home to.
One example is the Kesic Minare. It was an ancient Roman temple, then a Byzantine church, and finally a mosque with a broken minaret. The red-brick Yivli Mosque, with its grooved minaret, Hadrian’s Gate and Clock Tower are also worth a visit.
If you’re a fan of shopping, you can take a stroll along the Atatürk Caddesi and Kazim Ozalp Caddesi shopping streets, where you’ll find some great souvenirs to take home with you as a reminder of this off-the-beaten-track escapade. But play the game, if you see that you are very much in demand by several shopkeepers, who will try to sell you their souvenirs, and above all haggle fiercely, it’s all part of the game.
In the evening, don’t resist the temptation to take a bath in one of the famous Turkish hammams! The Sefa Hammam, built in the 13th century, will transport you into a typical Turkish ritual.
Kaleiçi is a must-see district full of promise. A good choice if you want to sleep soundly in Antalya and get up for a new day full of pleasant surprises. And there’s no shortage of attractions.
To the south of Kaleiçi, the Karaalioglu park offers an ineffable view of the cliffs and mountains in the distance, encircling Antalya. You can also see the Hidirlik tower.
5 things to see and do
- Visit the Antalya Toy Museum
- Visit the Museum of Marine Biology
- Visit the Iskele Mosque
- Antaliiskaya Fortress
- Discover Mermerli Beach
Here are our 3 favourite accommodations in this district, sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most reserved in Antalya.
Cheap hotel 100 m from the beach with panoramic terrace: Villa Tulipan
Sleep in theformer residence of a pasha + Extra breakfast! tekeli Konaklari
❤️ Top charming hotel close to the centre and the beach + swimming pool and super terrace (the breakfast is to die for!): Casa sur Antalya
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Accommodation in Antalya’s Old Port district
Restored in 1988, the Old Port is now a major tourist attraction in Antalya. It is home to a host of hotels, restaurants, stalls and a bazaar.
For an extra fee, you can take a stroll in one of the 5 parks that stretch along Cumhuriyet Caddesi. It’s a perfect location if this is your choice of accommodation in Antalya. However, the area can get crowded in the high season.
5 things to see and do
- Pirate boat trip
- Take a cable car ride and see the city from a different angle
- Visit the city
- Take a private tour
- Visit the parks along Cumhuriyet Caddesi
Here are our 3 favourite accommodations in this district, sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most reserved in Antalya.
Cheap hotel 100 m from the beach with panoramic terrace: Villa Tulipan
Sleep in theformer residence of a pasha + Extra breakfast! tekeli Konaklari
❤️ Top charming hotel close to the centre and the beach + swimming pool and super terrace (the breakfast is to die for!): Casa sur Antalya
Where to stay in Antalya? The Konyaalti district
This is the ideal area to stay in Antalya if you’re looking for a relaxing, soothing holiday. Konyaalti beach is a wide stretch of sand and pebbles nestling at the foot of the mountains. The setting is magical, breathtaking and postcard-perfect.
You’ll find showers, restaurants and the sea will help sunbathers cool off from the scorching heat. Make this beach your favourite spot for water-based activities, swimming or relaxing by the Mediterranean Sea, just a stone’s throw from the town centre.
You can stroll along the beach, admiring the multicoloured pebbles and letting the pleasant sea water caress your feet in this park, which is a little exotic around the edges and offers elusive views of distant mountains.
Admire the Beydaglari mountains on the horizon, rising majestically as if to remind you of the diversity of the country’s authentic landscapes. Don’t forget to take photos in this enchanting setting of titanic rocky massifs overlooking the sea. Stay in one of the hotels overlooking the beach. For a small fee, you can pilot a jet-ski or go parasailing in the water and experience some unique moments.
5 things to do and see
- Take the Lycian Trail
- Visit the Antalya Museum
- Visit the Antalya Aquarium
- Go parasailing
- Visit Konyaaltı Beach
Here are our 3 favourite accommodations in this area sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Antalya.
Cheap hotel 100 m from the beach with panoramic terrace: Villa Tulipan
Sleep in theformer residence of a pasha + Extra breakfast! tekeli Konaklari
❤️ Top charming hotel close to the centre and the beach + swimming pool and super terrace (the breakfast is to die for!): Casa sur Antalya
Discover the Muratpaşa district
The Muratpaşa region will not fail to surprise you. This district of Antalya boasts a 20km coastline. The modern district of Muratpaşa is home to Kaleiçi, the historic centre built by Attalus II, King of Pergamon around 150 BC.
Here you can find archaeological sites to explore, take part in boat trips and sip a drink in cosy cocktail bars.
Muratpasa is also home to Antalya International Airport.
5 things to see and do
- See Düden Falls
- See Hadrian’s Gate
- Visit the Yvli minare mosque
- Go to Adalar beach club
- Shopping in Carsampa Pazari
Here are our 3 favourite accommodations in this district, sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Antalya.
Cheap hotel 100 m from the beach with panoramic terrace: Villa Tulipan
Sleep in theformer residence of a pasha + Extra breakfast! tekeli Konaklari
❤️ Top charming hotel close to the centre and the beach + swimming pool and super terrace (the breakfast is to die for!): Casa sur Antalya
Akseki: A haven of peace in the Taurus mountains
Antalya is known for its abundance of tourist activities, spread out over miles of coastal resorts. It’s a lucrative business, to be sure, but Akseki, this mountain retreat nestled at 1,500 metres, seems to stand in stark contrast.
Despite the growth in mainstream tourism, mountain villages like Akseki are keen to preserve their culture and traditions by spreading the word to their guests. Some Antalya residents also head to Akseki to escape the sweltering summer heat.
5 things to see and do
- Visit the Akseki Ethnographic Museum
- See Altinbesik Magarasi Milli Parki
- Discover the Manavgat waterfalls
- Discover the temple of Apollo and Athena
- Take a trip to the Köprülü Canyon
Here are our 3 favourite accommodations in this district, sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay as these hotels are among the most booked in Antalya.
Cheap hotel 100 m from the beach with panoramic terrace: Villa Tulipan
Sleep in theformer residence of a pasha + Extra breakfast! tekeli Konaklari
❤️ Top charming hotel close to the centre and the beach + swimming pool and super terrace (the breakfast is to die for!): Casa sur Antalya
Aksu: Attractions at your discretion in the city centre
Here, we’re still very close to Antalya’s main centre. The district of Aksu covers a small area of coastline and is also inland.
There is no shortage of well-known tourist and historical attractions. We recommend visiting the archaeological remains of the ancient city of Perge and the famous Kursunlu waterfalls.
In a nutshell, take a trip to Aksu, where heavenly beaches, invigorating swims and idleness are the main part of your visit. You’ll also discover some delicious and exotic local cuisine.
Aksu is an ideal region for families to stay in and have a great time.
5 things to see and do
- Visit Perga and its perfect beaches, or relax in one of its spas
- Visit the Dolphinland water park and have a great time with your family
- Visit Aqualand water park and watch the dolphin show
- The Land of Legends water theme park, where a wide range of exciting attractions await you.
- Aquarium Antaya, another water park well worth a visit.
Here are our 3 favourite accommodations in this district, sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Antalya.
Cheap hotel 100 m from the beach with panoramic terrace: Villa Tulipan
Sleep in theformer residence of a pasha + Extra breakfast! tekeli Konaklari
❤️ Top charming hotel close to the centre and the beach + swimming pool and super terrace (the breakfast is to die for!): Casa sur Antalya
Dosemealti: Renowned for its carpets
Original Turkish carpets, as true collectors’ items, are almost a trademark. And an authentic Turkish carpet can be very expensive. In Turkey, there are specific regions renowned for their preeminence in handmade Turkish rugs, and Dosemealti is one of them.
But this region is also home to a number of attractions, such as the Termessos caves.
- Visit the Antalya Museum, one of the largest in Turkey, with 13 exhibition halls and 5,000 works of art. It contains thousands of artefacts.
- Discover Termessos, a town nestling at the top of a mountain at 1,665 metres. Here you’ll find temples, burial mounds and a theatre dating back a thousand years. It lies 32.2km north-west of Antalya.
- The Düden Falls offer a tranquil refuge from the heat, with a wide range of waterfalls and pools set in exotic gardens.
- Visit the Antalya Clock Tower, a true landmark standing at the entrance to the city.
- See Hadrian’s Gate, 2000 years old. A living testimony to Roman ingenuity, with its 3 arches and graceful columns.
Where to stay around Antalya? Sleep at Lara Beach
Twelve kilometres from Antalya, this seaside resort, which has been compared to Las Vegas, offers a plethora of huge hotel complexes and a relaxing atmosphere. Here you’ll find casinos, clubs and you’ll even meet the stars. It goes without saying that Lara Beach is also renowned for its dream beach, with its fine, immaculate sand stretching for eight kilometres. The resort also offers a range of entertainment, including water sports in a real marine aquarium and excursions to nearby towns.
5 things to see and do
- Swimming at Plage de Lara
- Visit the S’hemall Shopping Centre.
- Visit the Akkapark Shopping Mall
- Jet skiing and parasailing.
- Visit the Sandland specialist museum and its massive sand sculptures
More information on Antalya and where to stay
Antalya, also known as the “Turkish Riviera”, is undoubtedly the most popular tourist destination on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. In fact, the figure of 9 million visitors a year speaks for itself.
Antalya also enjoys mild weather, with 300 days of sunshine, another argument in favour of this seaside resort. But despite the huge crowds, sleeping in Antalya is easy and good value.
The city is a real getaway, an escape to its dreamy beaches, with snow-capped peaks in the background until the middle of spring, but at the same time it encourages immersion in its sites steeped in history and entertainment.
Antalya has managed to reconcile the demands of tourism with the preservation of its heritage. The redevelopment of the Roman port and the renovation of the old town, a maze of Ottoman alleyways that provide pleasant shelter year-round, are two telling examples.
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