Akanthus Hotel Ephesus is a boutique hotel in the centre of Selçuk, on a street beside the Ephesus Archaeological Museum. The museum is a one-minute walk away, the Basilica of St John five minutes and the Temple of Artemis about ten, and the ruins of Ephesus are a two-minute drive. The hotel has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a terrace, a garden and a coffee shop, and a free breakfast buffet is included in the stay. Rooms are deluxe doubles or twins with city, garden or pool views, and a superior pool-view room sleeps up to four. They have air conditioning, separate sitting areas, kettles, flat-screen televisions, rainfall showers, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding and pillow-top mattresses. Free Wi-Fi and free self-parking are provided, and the hotel offers bicycle rentals, a front-desk safe and help with tours and tickets. Guest scores are exceptional, with the property rated ten out of ten across hundreds of reviews, and the location and service scoring top marks.
Location and getting around
If you want to be at the heart of Selçuk, this is one of the best-placed hotels in town. The museum is next door, the basilica and the Temple of Artemis are a short walk, and Selçuk station is about ten minutes away on foot. The ruins of Ephesus are only a few minutes by car, which makes early starts and late returns easy.
The airport is a drive of around forty-five minutes. Because the street is central, you can eat and shop in the old town without a car, and the hotel can arrange taxis and tours to the Virgin Mary house, Şirince and the sights beyond.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are well appointed for a mid-range boutique hotel, with larger deluxe rooms of about twenty-five to thirty square metres and the superior pool-view room offering extra space for families of three or four. The pool and garden are a calm place to rest after the ruins, and the terrace is a good spot for a late breakfast.
The property does not accept pets. Check-in runs from two in the afternoon until half past eleven at night, and check-out is at noon. Free cancellation is offered on some rate types, so check the terms before you book. Rates vary by season and date.Good to know: the hotel is a smaller property, so the best rooms, especially the pool-view categories, can sell out in spring and autumn when Ephesus is busiest.
It suits couples, history-minded travellers and families who want a comfortable, central base with a pool and an included breakfast. It is a quieter and more refined choice than a seaside resort, and it keeps you close to everything that matters for the ruins. If you prefer beaches and boats, base yourself in Kuşadası instead, and use Selçuk for a night or two at either end of the trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and poolside bar
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Terrace, garden and cafe
- ✓Deluxe rooms with city, garden or pool views
- ✓Egyptian cotton sheets and rainfall showers
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and free parking
- ✓Bicycle rentals
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
How close is Akanthus Hotel to the sights?+
The Ephesus Archaeological Museum is a one-minute walk, the Basilica of St John five and the Temple of Artemis about ten. The ruins of Ephesus are a two-minute drive.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is part of the stay.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, plus a terrace and garden. Several room categories have pool views.
