Kaleici is Antalya's beautifully preserved old quarter, a labyrinthine neighbourhood of Roman ruins, Ottoman mansions, and restored caravanserais enclosed within ancient walls. The twisting cobbled lanes lead to the Hadrian's Gate, a triumphal arch built in 130 AD, and down to a picturesque Roman harbour. Hotels in Kaleici offer an atmospheric base for exploring Turkey's most beloved Mediterranean city.
Our Picks — Antalya
Lara Beach
When it opened as the most expensive hotel built in Europe, Mardan Palace established a new benchmark for extravagance on the Turkish Riviera — imported Venetian marble, a private beach of sand transported from Egypt, and a pool with an underwater restaurant of implausible grandeur. The scale and the attention to detail are genuinely extraordinary.
Belek
The Kempinski brand's Turkish Riviera flagship at Belek offers its famous butler service and exceptional spa alongside two private beaches, eleven pools, and a full golf concierge connecting guests to Belek's world-class golf courses. The level of personal service in the Kempinski suites is among the finest in Turkey.
Belek
The adults-only luxury concept that set the template for sophisticated all-inclusive in Turkey, Adam & Eve has maintained its position at the top through consistent quality in cuisine — with a genuine sommelier programme — exceptional spa and pool facilities, and a commitment to style that most all-inclusive resorts abandon within a few years of opening.
Kaleiçi Old Town
A beautifully restored collection of Ottoman houses in the Kaleiçi old town, Alp Pasa is the most atmospheric hotel in Antalya proper — a maze of stone corridors, a Roman hammam that still operates, a pool in a courtyard shaded by lemon trees, and views over the Roman harbour from the rooftop terrace. An entirely different Antalya from the Lara Beach resorts.
Kaleiçi Old Town
The most charming boutique in the old town, Tuvana occupies a restored 19th-century mansion with rooms opening onto a vine-covered courtyard where breakfast is served. The small pool, the personal service, and the walking distance to the Roman harbour and the old bazaar make it ideal for cultural travelers.
City Centre — Seafront
The Rixos brand's urban Antalya property offers a sophisticated city-resort hybrid with a seafront location, rooftop pools, a nightclub, a casino, and multiple restaurants. It's the most complete urban resort option in the city for guests who want the Rixos luxury experience without the Belek-distance trade-off.
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