Where to Stay in Antalya (2027): Best Areas & Hotels

Antalya is the gateway to the Turkish Riviera, a stretch of Mediterranean coast backed by the Taurus Mountains, with sandy beaches, ancient ruins and some of the best-value all-inclusive resorts around. The resorts are spread along the coast either side of the city, so where you stay shapes your whole holiday.

This guide explains the best areas to stay in and around Antalya for families, couples, all-inclusive, nightlife and quieter breaks, with hotel picks and links to compare prices in each area.

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The best areas to stay in Antalya at a glance

If you want…	Stay in	Why
Couples & culture	Kaleiçi	The walled old town and its harbour	See hotels
Value, city & beach	Konyaaltı	Long beach with mountain views	See hotels
Families & all-inclusive	Lara	Big resorts close to the airport	See hotels
Golf & luxury	Belek	Golf courses and upmarket resorts	See hotels
Beaches & history	Side	Sandy beaches and Roman ruins	See hotels
Nightlife	Alanya	Castle, Cleopatra Beach and bars	See hotels
Mountains & sea	Kemer	Pine-covered mountains and clear water	See hotels
Peace & nature	Çıralı	Quiet beach near Olympos	See hotels

Hotels in Antalya worth a look

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Boutique

Tuvana Hotel

Kaleiçi

A boutique hotel in restored Ottoman houses in Kaleiçi, with a garden pool, a short walk from Hadrian's Gate.

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City & beach

Akra Hotel

Antalya city

A seafront hotel on the edge of the city centre, with several pools, a spa and access to the sea.

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All-inclusive

Delphin Imperial Lara

Lara

A large all-inclusive resort on the seafront at Lara, with a private beach, several pools and a spa.

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Luxury

Gloria Serenity Resort

Belek

A resort with a private beach and a large spa, with Belek's golf courses a few minutes' drive away.

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Ultra all-inclusive

Barut Hemera

Side

An ultra all-inclusive resort in Side, a short walk from Kumköy beach, known for its food and restaurants.

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Family

Rixos Sungate

Beldibi, near Kemer

A big family resort at Beldibi with a long beach, an aqua park and access to The Land of Legends theme park.

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Which part of Antalya?

Antalya city sits in the middle of the coast, with the old town of Kaleiçi, Konyaaltı beach to the west and Lara beach to the east, close to the airport. East of the city, Belek, Side and Alanya have long sandy beaches and big resorts. West of the city, Kemer and the villages beyond it sit between pine-covered mountains and the sea, with pebble beaches and clear water.

Where to stay in Antalya city

Kaleiçi

Best for: Couples, culture, a city break

Antalya's walled old town, a maze of lanes where Ottoman houses have become boutique hotels, restaurants and bars, leading down to the old harbour. Hadrian's Gate marks the edge of the old town.

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Konyaaltı

Best for: Value, a mix of city and beach

A long pebble beach west of the centre, backed by a seafront park and promenade, with views of the mountains. It's a good-value base with easy access to the city.

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Lara

Best for: Families, all-inclusive, short transfers

A strip of large all-inclusive resorts along a sandy beach east of the city, around 20 minutes from the airport. Some of the hotels are known for their eye-catching, themed architecture.

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Where to stay east of Antalya

Belek

Best for: Families, golf, luxury all-inclusive

A resort area known for its golf courses and upmarket all-inclusive hotels, which line a long sandy beach. Most hotels are self-contained, with pools, water slides and kids' clubs.

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Side

Best for: Families, couples, history

A resort town built around the ruins of an ancient city, with a Roman theatre and the Temple of Apollo by the sea. Sandy beaches stretch either side, with resorts at Kumköy and Çolaklı.

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Alanya

Best for: Nightlife, a lively beach holiday, value

A lively resort below a hilltop castle, with Cleopatra Beach, a busy harbour and plenty of bars and clubs. It's around two hours from Antalya airport, though Gazipaşa-Alanya airport is closer.

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Where to stay west of Antalya

Kemer

Best for: Couples, families, scenery

A resort town south-west of Antalya, set between pine-covered mountains and the sea, with a marina, pebble beaches and clear water. Nearby Beldibi and Tekirova have big resort hotels.

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Çıralı

Best for: Peace and quiet, nature, a back-to-basics stay

A quiet village with a long beach where loggerhead turtles nest, close to the ruins of Olympos and the flames of the Chimaera. There are no big hotels, just small guesthouses and bungalows.

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Antalya holiday packages

Booking your flight and hotel together can work out cheaper, especially in the school holidays, and flight-inclusive package holidays from UK travel companies are ATOL protected.

Arriving in Antalya and getting around

Flights from the UK to Antalya (AYT) take around four to four and a half hours. The airport is east of the city, around 20 minutes from Lara, around half an hour from Kaleiçi and Belek, around an hour from Side and Kemer, and around two hours from Alanya.

Many hotels offer transfers, and dolmuş minibuses link the resorts with the city. A hire car is handy for exploring the coast and the ancient sites.

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When to visit Antalya

Antalya has hot, dry summers, with temperatures often above 30°C from June to September, and the beach season runs from around May to October. Winters are mild, but many resort hotels close or scale back between November and March. For more great-value sunshine, see 8 best budget holiday destinations.

Things to do in Antalya

Old city, waterfalls and cable car: a day with a boat trip, waterfalls and the cable car.
Perge, Aspendos and Side: ancient sites and the Manavgat waterfalls.
Pamukkale day trip: the white travertine terraces and Hierapolis.
Suluada Island boat trip: a day on the water with lunch.
Green Canyon boat trip: a boat trip through the canyon, with lunch.
Rafting and adventure day: rafting, ziplining, quad bikes and a jeep safari.

Travel insurance for Antalya

Book your cover as soon as you've paid for your trip, so you're protected if you need to cancel. Turkey isn't in the EU, so your GHIC won't cover you there and medical treatment can be expensive. Make sure your policy includes good medical cover, and check it covers activities such as rafting or quad biking if you plan to try them.

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Antalya FAQs

Which is the best area to stay in Antalya?

It depends on your holiday. Kaleiçi is best for couples and a city break, Lara and Belek for families and all-inclusive resorts, Side for beaches and history, Alanya for nightlife, Kemer for mountain scenery and Çıralı for peace and quiet.

Where should families stay in Antalya?

Lara, Belek and Side are the most popular, with sandy beaches and big all-inclusive resorts with pools, water slides and kids' clubs.

Is Kaleiçi a good place to stay?

Yes, for a city break or a couple's trip, with boutique hotels and restaurants on the doorstep. For a beach holiday, Konyaaltı and Lara are a short ride away.

Do I need a visa for Turkey?

British citizens don't currently need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, but check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK before you travel, including how long your passport must be valid.

When is the best time to visit Antalya?

The beach season runs from around May to October. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, while May, June, September and October are warm but quieter.