More about hotels in Antalya
Antalya is where the Turquoise Coast lives up to its name. The bay curves along impossibly blue Mediterranean water, waterfalls at Düden tumble straight over a cliff into the sea, and the snow-capped Taurus Mountains sit right behind it all as a backdrop. It's Turkey's biggest resort province by a mile, and it has been welcoming beach-and-sun travellers from Australia and everywhere else for decades.
From glossy all-inclusive towers on Lara Beach to a restored stone guesthouse in the old town, there's a stay to match however you like to travel. Here's where to look, what it costs, and a few places worth booking first.
Where to stay in Antalya
- Muratpaşa – the city centre, and home to both the Lara resort strip and Kaleiçi, the old walled town with cobbled lanes, a small harbour and restored Ottoman-era houses turned into guesthouses. Good pick if you want beach and sightseeing without a long transfer. See stays in Muratpaşa.
- Konyaaltı – a long pebble beach with the mountains rising almost straight out of the water behind it. Quieter and more local than Lara, with plenty of mid-range apartment-hotels. See stays in Konyaaltı.
- Belek (Serik) – Antalya's golf-and-family-resort zone, all manicured grounds, pine trees and mega all-inclusives, several with their own water parks. See stays in Belek.
- Side (Manavgat) – a lower-key resort belt built around a small peninsula, with ancient ruins sitting right among the hotels and beach bars. See stays in Side.
- Kemer – a pine-forested marina town squeezed between the Taurus Mountains and the sea, popular with the yacht crowd and a bit cooler in the height of summer. See stays in Kemer.
- Alanya – further east, with hilltop fortress views, a long sandy beach and a livelier, younger nightlife scene than most of the region. See stays in Alanya.
How much is Antalya accommodation?
A comfortable mid-range hotel in Antalya runs around AU$100–130 a night, and that buys a lot more here than it would on most Mediterranean coastlines. Prices swing hard with the seasons, so a room booked for July can cost double the same room in April.
- Backpackers/Hostels – from AU$25 a night for a dorm bed, mostly clustered in Kaleiçi.
- Budget hotels/Guesthouses – from AU$45 a night for a simple private room, often family-run.
- Mid-range/Apartments – from AU$90 a night, typically with a pool and breakfast included.
- Boutique – from AU$140 a night for a restored Kaleiçi mansion or a design-led small hotel.
- Luxury/Resorts – from AU$220 a night per person, all-inclusive, for the big Lara, Belek and Side beachfront properties.
Book resort stays in Lara, Belek or Side a few months out if you're travelling in July or August. Rooms do sell out, and the gap between an early booking and a last-minute one can be significant.
Top-rated hotels in Antalya
- Akra Antalya (Lara) – a cliffside city resort with six pools, including an adults-only infinity pool, and a lift straight down to its private beach.
- Dogan Hotel by Prana Hotels & Resorts (Kaleiçi) – a small stone guesthouse tucked into the old town's pedestrian lanes, a short stroll from the harbour.
- Rixos Premium Belek – The Land of Legends Access (Belek) – all-inclusive with direct entry to the Land of Legends theme park and a private 700-metre beach.
- The Land of Legends Kingdom (Belek) – a fantasy-themed family hotel with kids' rooms built around the theme park's water shows, next door to Rixos Premium.
- Ramada Resort by Wyndham Side (Side) – all-inclusive and beachfront, a short drive from Side's old town and its ancient amphitheatre ruins.
Tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Antalya
- Staying in Muratpaşa (Lara or Kaleiçi) keeps you closest to Antalya Airport (AYT); Belek and Side both add another 30–45 minutes on the road.
- Check the beach type before you book. Lara and Belek run to soft sand, while Konyaaltı's long shoreline is pebble, not sand.
- Want to actually walk somewhere in the evening instead of staying inside the resort gates? Base yourself in Kaleiçi rather than Lara or Belek.
- April–May and September–October still deliver plenty of sunshine, with noticeably lower rates than the July–August peak for the same hotels.
- If you're chasing day trips, Belek and Side sit closest to Aspendos, home to one of the best-preserved ancient amphitheatres on the Mediterranean, still used for concerts today.
Antalya is also the easiest base for the wider Turquoise Coast, from the waterfalls at Düden to the mountain scenery around Termessos. Browse other stays in Turkey to plan the rest of the trip.
