Mediterra Art Hotel

Mediterra Art Hotel is an upscale four-star property near Hadrian's Gate, on the edge of Kaleiçi, with the Old Bazaar and the Clock Tower close by. It has a seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a garden, a beach bar, and the restaurant Mekan Avicenna, serving Turkish cuisine from breakfast to dinner. Free breakfast showcasing local cuisine, free self-parking and free fast wifi are included. Deluxe double and twin rooms have terraces or patios, premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets, a minibar, safe, satellite TV and a laptop-friendly workspace. The hotel offers bike rentals, a concierge and help with tours and tickets, and an airport shuttle for a surcharge.

Location and getting around: it is within walking distance of Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower and the Old Bazaar, so the old town lanes, harbour and Karaalıoğlu Park are an easy stroll. Konyaaltı Beach and its park are a short tram or taxi ride. For excursions, the concierge can arrange tours to Aspendos, Perge, Side or Pamukkale, with pickups usually at the hotel or at a nearby meeting point.

Rooms and who it suits: Deluxe rooms are comfortable and quiet, with terraces that make breakfast or an evening drink pleasant. It suits couples, solo travellers and adults who want a restful, well-appointed base near the old town. An important restriction applies: the listing states that children aged twelve and younger are not allowed, and pets are not permitted, so this is not the hotel for families with young children.

Good to know: the pool is seasonal and may not be open in November, so ask before relying on it. The guest score of 7.6 from 688 reviews is good rather than glowing, which suggests variation between rooms, so request a recently renovated room if possible. Check-in starts at 2 pm, check-out is before noon, and the minimum age at check-in is 18. Free parking is a real benefit for those hiring a car for coastal day trips.