Kizilot

Kizilot travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Kizilot is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Kizilot works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Kizilot, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Kizilot, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Kizilot starts at around €46 per night, with a typical rate near €233 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: Selectum Family Resort Side, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 304 reviews, from €529 per night; Esmeralda Butik Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 8.7 from 336 reviews, from €46 per night; Amelia Beach Resort Hotel & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 8.6 from 5 reviews, from €268 per night; Selectum Family Comfort Side, 5-star, guest rating 8.6 from 152 reviews, from €479 per night; Club Hotel Turan Prince World - All Inclusive, 5-star, guest rating 8.2 from 20 reviews, from €1157 per night.

Day trips & routes: Avsallar — about 22 km, 21m drive; Antalya — about 91 km, 1h 26m drive; Beldibi Kemer — about 119 km, 1h 46m drive; Dosemealti — about 107 km, 1h 37m drive. Fastest option is Avsallar: 21m by car.

Kizilot: what to know

Things to see: "Side Jeep Safari Off Road Experience with Lunch", rated 5 from 33 reviews, from €19; "2 Hour's Sunset Boat Tour in Side", rated 5 from 26 reviews, from €350; "Private Boat Tour İn Side", rated 5 from 24 reviews, from €525; "Rafting Canyoning and Zipline Best Outdoor Activity from Antalya", rated 5 from 15 reviews, from €60; "Blau Laguna Boat Tour incl. Transfer and Lunch from Side", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €26.8.

Kizilot has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Kizilot is around €233, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Kizilot 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 4 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.

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What to see in Kizilot in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Kizilot

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Up to 33 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Avsallar

    Avsallar is 22 km from Kizilot, about 21m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Kizilot
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Antalya

    Antalya is 91 km from Kizilot, about 1h 26m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Kizilot
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

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Where you can drive from Kizilot.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Kizilot

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What travellers say about places in Kizilot

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Flora Garden Beach HotelFriends getaway

Sarah is the best

Sara was the soul of the occasion; from Pilates, to water polo, to darts, she brought a charisma and joy to the holiday that made our experience truly special!!!
308alysw2026-08-05on Tripadvisor
5 Flora Garden Beach HotelFriends getaway

Great Activities!!

Sara was the highlight of our stay!!! We had so much fun playing waterpolo everyday as well as Pilates and darts. Such a fun energy to the hotel and the food was pretty good. 👍🏽
F1543TUolivias2026-08-05on Tripadvisor
5 Flora Garden Beach HotelFriends getaway

Fantastic holiday with friends

We loved the animation team! Sara is the best at running water polo and darts everyday ! 🤽‍♀️🎯
481mimil2026-08-05on Tripadvisor
5 Flora Garden Beach HotelFriends getaway

Amazing holiday!

Amazing time at the Flora Garden Beach hotel. We loved the activities and a huge thanks to Sarah for making it such a fun holiday!!
isabellekaten2026-08-05on Tripadvisor

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