Hotel Kalehan sits on Atatürk Caddesi in Selçuk's historical district, one of the most convenient addresses in town for sightseeing on foot. The Basilica of St John is about five minutes away, the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Isa Bey Mosque about ten, and the Temple of Artemis a couple of minutes by car. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, umbrellas and a poolside bar, a terrace and courtyard garden, and the Kalehan Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with outdoor tables, plus a coffee shop. A free self-service breakfast is included. Rooms are described as renovated in 2023, with air conditioning, a minibar, a kettle with tea and coffee, a desk and a shower, and all the room categories have garden views. There is free parking, free in-room Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, free bicycle rentals and a free pick-up from Selçuk station, which is about a seven-minute walk away. It is a pleasant, practical base for a stay that centres on Ephesus and the old town.
Location and getting around
Selçuk is the natural base for Ephesus, and Hotel Kalehan puts you close to the old town sights without the noise of a busy resort. You can walk to the basilica, the mosque and the museum, find restaurants in the lanes around the hotel and reach the Temple of Artemis in a short ride.
The ruins of Ephesus are about ten minutes away by car, according to a guest review, and the hotel can help with tours and tickets. The free station pick-up is helpful if you arrive by train from Izmir, and the airport is a drive of roughly forty-five minutes.
Bicycles are available at no cost, which suits a flat, easy ride around town in the cooler months.Rooms and facilities: the rooms are simple, air-conditioned and recently renovated, and they come in several sizes. The categories include single, double or twin, triple and superior rooms, and every room faces the garden. The seasonal pool is open during the day, roughly from morning to evening, and is a welcome relief after a hot day among the ruins, though it is not open all year.
The restaurant and coffee shop are on site, and the hotel hosts concerts and live shows at times, so ask about the programme when you book if you want quiet evenings. Guests give the property a high rating overall, with cleanliness and service especially strong. Pets are accepted under certain conditions, and the premises are smoke free.Good to know: check-in is from two in the afternoon until midnight, and check-out is at noon. Free cancellation is offered on some rate types, so read the terms of the rate you choose.
The hotel suits couples, families and independent travellers who want a walkable base with a pool and a garden. It is a more relaxed choice than a beach resort, so it is less suited to travellers who want a seafront and nightlife, and for that Kuşadası is the better base. If you are visiting in winter, check whether the pool and the garden service are operating, since both are seasonal.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar
- ✓Free self-serve breakfast
- ✓Kalehan Restaurant and coffee shop
- ✓Garden and courtyard terrace
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓Free station pick-up
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
Good questions
How close is Hotel Kalehan to the sights?+
The Basilica of St John is about five minutes on foot and the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and Isa Bey Mosque about ten. The Temple of Artemis is a couple of minutes by car, and the ruins about ten minutes by car.
Is breakfast included?+
A free self-serve breakfast is part of the stay. The Kalehan Restaurant also serves lunch and dinner.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, umbrellas and a poolside bar, open during the day. Check whether it is operating outside summer.
