Antalya is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Antalya works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Antalya, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 5 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Antalya, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Antalya starts at around €51 per night, with a typical rate near €117 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Megasaray Westbeach Antalya, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 6022 reviews, from €268 per night; Vesta Rooms, guest rating 9.4 from 373 reviews, from €86 per night; Akra Antalya, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 239 reviews, from €216 per night; Sealife Family Resort Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 7214 reviews, from €219 per night; The Room Hotel & Apartments, guest rating 8.9 from 877 reviews, from €80 per night.
Day trips & routes: Dosemealti — about 22 km, 31m drive; Beldibi Kemer — about 33 km, 38m drive; Kizilot — about 89 km, 1h 22m drive; Avsallar — about 111 km, 1h 41m drive; Oludeniz — about 201 km, 2h 58m drive. Fastest option is Dosemealti: 31m by car.
Antalya: what to know
Things to see: "Antalya: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town – All Included", rated 5 from 69 reviews, from €33.81; "Termessos, Ancient City Hiking Tour", rated 5 from 35 reviews, from €55.54; "Antalya City 2 Waterfall & Boat Tour", rated 5 from 35 reviews, from €32; "Natural Canyon Sup and Canoe Experience in Antalya", rated 5 from 26 reviews, from €82.36; "Private Transfer from Antalya to Cappadocia with Konya tour", rated 5 from 19 reviews, from €200.2.
Where to eat: "Ayar Meyhanesi", Seafood/Mediterranean, rated 4.9 (4760 reviews); "Kaleici Steak Gastro Bar", Steakhouse/Bar, rated 4.9 (1660 reviews); "Terrace Steak House Restaurant", Steakhouse/Turkish, rated 4.9 (3511 reviews); "Vanilla Restaurant"; "The Grill House". Top-rated: "Ayar Meyhanesi" at 4.9.
Antalya has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 5 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Antalya is around €117, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Antalya you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 5 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Turkey, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
