Nişanyan Hotel Şirince

Nişanyan Hotel is a guesthouse in the village of Şirince, set among restored stone houses on the hillside above Selçuk. Expedia lists eight room types, including double and twin rooms, a deluxe room, cottages, a traditional cabin with mountain views and duplex apartments. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast, served daily, free self-parking on site, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a library, and the property also offers massage and bicycle rentals. The village churches are a short walk away. The setting is the point: stone walls, terraces, views over vines and olives, and quiet evenings when the tour buses have gone.

Location and getting around: Şirince is about seven or eight kilometres from Selçuk, and Expedia puts the Ephesus ruins about a fourteen-minute drive away and the Ancient Theatre about twenty. A travel guide that describes the hotel notes that it sits high on the hillside, on a steep approach, and that public minibuses to Selçuk run infrequently, so a rental car or taxi is the practical choice. Parking is free on site, which helps.

Rooms: the variety is part of the charm, from simple doubles to cottages and duplexes that suit families or longer stays. Rooms vary in size and style, so read the description of each category and choose the view you want. Air conditioning is listed. Breakfast is served from morning until late in the morning, and the on-site restaurant and terrace make it easy to eat in the evening without driving back down.

Good to know: this is a quiet, rustic stay rather than a polished resort, and the lanes are steep, so it is less suited to people with mobility issues. Prices are higher than in Selçuk but reflect the setting. Combine a night here with an early morning at Ephesus, or use it as a base for wine tasting and walks. Confirm the current status and room details when booking.