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Kaleiçi (Old
Antalya), the historic center of Antalya surrounding
the Roman
harbor, has traditionally been
the place to find atmospheric, inexpensive
pensions and hostels.
In recent years many of the
cheap pensions have been upgrading
their facilities to provide more
comfort and services. They look better than
ever, and are more enjoyable, but also
more expensive.
However, for the budget price you
usually receive a room with private
bathroom, air conditioning, TV, Wifi,
and buffet breakfast all included in
the rates. Hardly roughing it!
Coming from the otogar (bus
terminal), take the Antray
tram in the direction
of Merkez and get
out at İsmetpaşa (the
8th stop) near the city center, Kalekapısı and Kaleiçi (map).
Don't even try to get to any of the
pensions below by car without detailed
instructions—it's way too complicated.
Contact your pension for help.
My favorite
boutique
hotel in Kaleiçi
is the beautiful Tuvana,
but if that's out of your budget, try
one of the following pensions. Click
on the name for information on room
rates and availability from Hostelbookers.
(Using Hostelbookers makes
it easy to compare room rates and
check room availability.)
Sabah Pansiyon
Long-time family-run pension
recommended for decades. Some disappointments
with overbooking—ask about it when you
make your reservation. More...
Özmen Pension
Located on a quiet dead-end
street near the Broken
Minaret, an easy walk to Karaalioğlu
Park and the Roman
harbor. Guests particularly enjoy
the roof terrace. More...
Sultan
Pension
Simple but good small (5
rooms) family-run pension with terrace
and free Wifi. More...
Lazer Pension
Sixteen
rooms, most with private bath and air
conditioning. There's a shady terrace. More...
Bacchus Pension
17 rooms on a quiet dead-end
street, with a roof terrace to
enjoy the view. More...
Mavi & Ani Pension
The central garden is
particularly nice at the Mavi & Ani,
a pension with a family atmosphere in
a quiet location. More...
The Oasis Pansion
Another good location
with good prices, a friendly welcome,
and relative quiet, as the street is
not wide enough for cars.
More...
Secret Palace Pansion
The very name lures you
here. Secret? Palace?! Worth a try. More...
Dedekonak Pension
An old standard hostel here for decades, well located,
friendly and inexpensive, it is now officially a Hostelling
International hostel. More...
Anatolia Pansiyon
The last of the old-fashioned plain
little pensions run by an ev
kadını (housewife), it has the lowest
prices in Kaleiçi.
Want a bit more comfort, and more
services? See my list of the best
boutique hotels in Kaleiçi.
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