A han is a traditional inn, and the name suggests a hotel that aims for atmosphere and a sense of place. Kalkan Han Hotel sits in the village of Kalkan, where whitewashed stone houses and terrace restaurants climb a hillside above the harbour. Staying in the old town means you can step out of the door into lanes of galleries, shops and cafes, walk down to the marina in a few minutes and come back up for a drink on a rooftop with a view of the bay. Kalkan: the village climbs a hillside above a small harbour, with whitewashed houses, steep cobbled lanes and terrace restaurants that look over the bay. It is quieter and more polished than Kaş, with a reputation for good food, boutique stays and private villas. Patara beach, Saklıkent Gorge, Kaputaş and the ruins of Xanthos and Letoon are all within a short drive, and organised tours collect from hotels across the village.
Steps and access
Kalkan is steep, and many old town hotels have stairs or cobbled approaches. Ask how far the hotel is from the nearest road for taxis, whether there is a lift and who will help with luggage. Rooms in older buildings are often charming but vary in size, so check photos of your room type. If you like to swim, find out whether the hotel has a pool or an arrangement with a beach club, because Kalkan town beach is small and pebbly.
Staying in Kalkan
Days here often revolve around the sea and the pool, with sunset on a terrace and a long dinner. Because the lanes are steep, ask the hotel how many steps there are between the entrance, the rooms and the harbour, and whether a shuttle or taxi stand is nearby. Spring and autumn are lovely, summer is busy and warm, and many places close for part of the winter, so confirm dates before you plan.
Before you book
Property details such as room types, breakfast, parking and air conditioning vary by room and by season, so read the room description when you book carefully and check recent guest photos. If you need a quiet room, a sea view, a lift, a family room or an early check-in, message the hotel in advance. Ask about transfers from the nearest airport, which are normally Dalaman or Antalya, both a long drive away, and about seasonal opening dates if you travel outside the main summer months.
A final note on timing
Arrival and departure days are easier if you tell the hotel your expected arrival time, ask about luggage storage after check-out and confirm early breakfast for boat days. If you arrive late at night or leave before sunrise for a tour, let the reception know so someone is available, and keep the hotel phone number and address in Turkish handy for taxis.
Why stay here
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓24-hour or late reception
- ✓Private bathrooms
- ✓Terrace or balcony rooms
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Easy access to the harbour
Good questions
Is the hotel in the old town?+
Its name and location suggest so. Check the map when you book.
Is Kalkan steep?+
Yes. Ask about steps and luggage help.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Check the amenities for your dates.