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Kaleiçi (Old
Antalya) is my favorite part of Antalya because
of its Roman ruins
and Ottoman mansions,
picturesque narrow winding streets,
yacht
harbor ringed with restaurants,
and quiet neighborhood lifestyle right
at the heart of a sprawling big city.
Here's a map.
Living in Kaleiçi for
a few days is like stepping back a
century in time to the age of the Ottoman
Empire.
Konyaaltı
Beach to the west
of the city, can be reached easily
by tram, as can the Antalya
Museum. Lara
Beach,
to the east, is reachable by tram and
taxi or minibus.
Most non-beach things
to see and do, including strolling
and shopping, cafe-sitting and nightclub
dancing, are in or near Kaleiçi.
Kaleiçi
is divided into several mahalles (neighborhood
districts). The name of the mahalle (mah-HAH-leh)
is given in every hotel address, so
paying attention to the mahalle can
help you to choose, locate and get
to your hotel.
Selçuk Mahallesi: this
is the western district bounded by
Republic Square (Cumhuriyet
Meydanı, with the dramatic statue)
and the Grooved Minaret (Yivli
Minare) to
the north and the Roman harbor (Yat
Limanı) to
the west. It's the most convenient
location to the city center, bazaar
district, transport
Tuzcular Mahallesi: this
is the district northeast of Selçuk
Mahallesi and includes the landmark Kalekapısı and Tekeli
Mehmet Paşa Camii (mosque).
It's also convenient to everything
in the city center.
Barbaros Mahallesi: this
district to the southeast of Selçuk
Mahallesi and south of Tuzcular Mahallesi
holds many of the cheaper boutique
hotels and pensions. It's closer to Karaalioğlu
Park, and only a slightly
longer walk from Kalekapısı.
My Favorite Antalya Boutique
Hotel
Kaleiçi's Best Boutique Hotels
Kaleiçi's
Moderately-Priced Hotels
Kaleiçi's
Inexpensive Pensions
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