Konak Hotel is a compact guesthouse in the middle of Kaleiçi on Hıdırlık Sokak, and its pitch is simple: be in the old town, close to everything, at a sensible price. The marina is about two minutes' walk away, Mermerli Beach about three, Hadrian's Gate and the Clock Tower roughly five, and the old bazaar seven. Rooms range from small singles, some of which have no window, to standard and small double rooms and a triple or twin room for three guests with a city view, so it suits solo travellers and couples best. The property has a restaurant and a bar, a garden, massage and other spa services, free Wi-Fi and a twenty-four-hour front desk, and luggage can be stored on arrival or after check-out. Breakfast built around local cuisine is available at a surcharge, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request.
Location and getting around
This is about as central as Kaleiçi gets. Evening restaurants, the harbour terraces and the boat trips are on your doorstep, and Karaalıoğlu Park, the clifftop gardens, is a pleasant walk away. The airport is around half an hour by road. The trade-off for such a central address is some evening noise from the lanes, so light sleepers should ask about the quietest rooms. Konyaaltı Beach is a short taxi ride across the city.
Rooms and who it suits
This is a guesthouse rather than a resort, and rooms are modest. Single rooms are very small and a few have no window, so read the room description carefully when you reserve. Standard doubles are better suited to couples, and the larger triple room works for a small group. Pets are not allowed. It is a good fit for budget-minded travellers who plan to spend their days sightseeing and want to be able to walk home for a rest, and for those who like a small, personal scale.
Good to know
Check-in is around midday to early afternoon and check-out is in the late morning, with limited late check-in hours, so tell the hotel if you will arrive late. There is no pool, which is typical for small old-town guesthouses, so combine your stay with time at a beach or hotel day pass if you want to swim.
Massage and spa services on site are a good way to unwind after a day of walking, and the restaurant and bar mean you can eat without leaving the building after a long journey. Ask about luggage arrangements before you arrive, as the lanes around the hotel may be too narrow for a large vehicle.
Why stay here
- ✓Central old-town guesthouse
- ✓Single, double and triple rooms
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Massage and spa services
- ✓Luggage storage and 24-hour front desk
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How close is Konak Hotel to the marina?+
The marina is about two minutes' walk away, and Hadrian's Gate and the Clock Tower are roughly five minutes on foot.
Does Konak Hotel have a pool?+
No, it is a small guesthouse without a pool. It does offer a garden, a restaurant, a bar and massage services.
Are the rooms large?+
No. Rooms are compact, and some single rooms have no window, so check the room type carefully when you book.
