The atmospheric heart — Kaleiçi, a walled old town of narrow cobbled lanes, restored Ottoman mansions (many now boutique hotels), the Roman harbour, ancient gates and towers, cafés, bazaars and restaurants, all above the Mediterranean. Charming, central and endlessly walkable, with history and beauty on every corner; the best base for travellers who want atmosphere, boutique charm and the sights on the doorstep. Antalya at its most magical. Enchanting and characterful.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
€70–140
typical per night in Turkey
The sensible middle
Typical prices for Antalya — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is Kaleiçi and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Turkish & Mediterranean foodright here0 m
- A coastal boat cruise2 min walk189 m
- Antalya Museum28 min walk2.3 km
- Konyaaltı (beach)19 min taxi6.2 km
- Konyaaltı Beach19 min taxi6.3 km
- Düden Waterfalls24 min taxi7.9 km
- Lara Beach & the resorts26 min taxi8.7 km
- Perge & the ancient cities47 min taxi15.8 km
- Aspendos Theatre126 min taxi42.0 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 1.Kaleiçi Old Town — The charming heart of the city — Kaleiçi, a beautifully preserved walled old town of narrow cobbled lanes winding between restored Ottoman-era mansions (now boutique hotels, cafés and shops), ancient gates and towers, all tumbling down to the old Roman harbour. Simply wandering its atmospheric streets, discovering a hidden courtyard, a Roman ruin or a sea view around each corner, is the essential Antalya experience. Get pleasantly lost, browse the bazaars, and soak up centuries of history. Utterly enchanting and unmissable. The soul of the city.
- 2.The old Roman harbour — The picture-perfect heart of Kaleiçi — the old Roman harbour, a horseshoe of turquoise water cradled by the ancient city walls and the tumbling old town, filled with wooden gulet boats and ringed by cafés and restaurants. Once the city's lifeline for two thousand years, it's now a magical spot to stroll, sip a tea, watch the boats and catch a sunset, and the departure point for coastal cruises. Wander down through the old town to the harbour for the classic Antalya scene. A beautiful, atmospheric and essential highlight. Gorgeous, especially at golden hour.
- 7.Hadrian's Gate — The grand entrance to the old town — Hadrian's Gate (Üçkapılar), a beautiful, triple-arched triumphal Roman marble gateway built to honour the Emperor Hadrian's visit in 130 AD, remarkably intact and elegantly carved, standing where the modern city meets Kaleiçi. Walk through the ancient arches as travellers have for nearly two thousand years, admire the columns and carvings, and let it usher you into the old town. A striking, photogenic and central historic highlight, and a lovely gateway to Kaleiçi. A beautiful, easy must-see. Elegant and evocative.
- 11.Yivli Minaret & the old mosques — The symbol of the city — the Yivli Minaret (Fluted Minaret), a striking, elegant 13th-century Seljuk minaret of fluted brick beside its mosque, rising above Kaleiçi as Antalya's most recognisable landmark. Around it cluster other historic mosques, tombs and the old clock tower, telling the city's Seljuk and Ottoman story. Admire the beautiful fluted tower and the surrounding historic quarter, a lovely example of Seljuk architecture at the heart of the old town. A striking, photogenic and central historic highlight. Beautiful and iconic; a must-photograph.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Kaleiçi; flights via Google Flights.