Choosing the right place to stay can make or break your Mediterranean holiday. Turkey’s southern coast offers everything from €15-a-night family pensions to world-class luxury resorts. This guide breaks down the best accommodation options by region, so you can find the perfect base for your trip.
Antalya
Kaleiçi (Old Town): The most atmospheric option. Restored Ottoman mansions converted into boutique hotels with courtyard gardens. Rooms €50–150/night. Walking distance to restaurants, the harbour and Hadrian’s Gate. Best for culture lovers and couples.
Lara Beach: Home to Antalya’s mega all-inclusive resorts. Five-star properties line the sandy beach with waterparks, multiple restaurants and entertainment. From €80/night all-inclusive. Best for families who want everything on-site.
Konyaaltı: A middle ground between old town charm and beach access. Modern apart-hotels and mid-range hotels near the 7-km pebble beach. Good public transport connections. €40–80/night.
Kaş
Kaş is dominated by boutique hotels and pensions in the town centre, many with stunning sea views from rooftop terraces. No large resorts here — that’s the charm. Budget pensions start at €25/night, mid-range boutique hotels €50–100. The best views are from properties on the hillside above the marina.
Kalkan
The villa capital of the Mediterranean coast. Most visitors book a private villa with pool through agencies like Kalkan Villas or Oyster. Expect £800–2,500/week for a 3–4 bedroom villa. The old town also has charming boutique hotels (€60–120/night) for those who prefer hotel service.
Fethiye and Ölüdeniz
Fethiye town: Good-value apart-hotels and pensions near the harbour and fish market. Great base for boat trips and market shopping. €30–60/night.
Ölüdeniz: Ranges from party hostels near the strip to peaceful hillside hotels with lagoon views. The Ovacık neighbourhood above Ölüdeniz offers quieter villa rentals at reasonable prices. €40–100/night depending on location.
Kemer and Çıralı
Kemer: All-inclusive resort territory. Large international hotels with private beaches. Good value if you want a package deal. From €60/night all-inclusive.
Çıralı: The antidote to resort culture. Family-run treehouse camps and eco-pensions surrounded by orange groves. Simple but charming. €30–70/night with breakfast. Perfect for nature lovers and those walking the Lycian Way.
Alanya
A huge range from budget apartments to five-star all-inclusives. Kleopatra Beach has the densest concentration of hotels. The castle hill area offers more character. Apart-hotels are excellent value for longer stays at €25–50/night. All-inclusive resorts from €60/night.
Booking Tips
- Book 2–3 months ahead for July–August; last-minute deals are common in June and September
- Booking.com and Hotels.com have the widest selection; Airbnb is strong for apartments and villas
- Ask about airport transfer inclusion — many boutique hotels offer free pickup
- Half-board (breakfast + dinner) at pensions is usually excellent value
- “Apart otel” means self-catering apartment-style — great for families and longer stays
- Check if air conditioning is included — some budget places charge extra in peak season
- Sea-view rooms command a premium but side-view rooms in the same hotel can be half the price
