Hotels in Alanya

Alanya Hotels

Alanya is a large and thriving resort city set against a wide curving bay in southern Turkey. Although the sweeping fine white sands are strung with sleek modern buildings - hosting luxurious spa-style resorts - Alanya boasts an intriguing and rich history, evident in its beautiful Ottoman architecture. In the city centre, inspirational museums and art galleries align buzzing traditional markets and niche boutiques. After a long morning exploring Alanya’s labyrinth streets, you can relax in the warm Mediterranean waters.

Things to see

Start your sun-dappled Alanya morning by exploring the city’s wealth of architectural wonders. Begin at Alanya Castle, a towering medieval relic that sits atop a 250 metre-high tree-studded crag that juts out over the calm Mediterranean waters below. The copper-coloured castle walls, intricately designed battlements and fountain-flecked courtyards create a magical setting. Now, the main castle site acts as an open-air museum, meaning that you can be transported back to 13th century Turkey. After, visit the bayside Red Tower, an octagonal medieval marvel that looms over Alanya’s ancient shipyard, once protecting it from invasions. Currently, it hosts the city’s intriguing ethnographic museum. The tower’s red colour is so iconic that it is used on Alanya’s flag. As the afternoon rolls on, visit the legendary Damlatas Cave, a huge natural wonder pockmarked by thousands of stalactites, which has attracted tourists to Alanya for decades.

Hotels in Alanya

Beachfront Alanya hotels boast a mix of luxurious 5-star an affordable 3-star accommodation. Stay in one of the 5-star spa-style resort hotels for a heavenly haven, where private balconies, jacuzzis, and tranquil pools surrounded with palms create an Eden-like environment. For comfortable queen-size beds and large family rooms with immediate access to the golden sands, stay in Alanya’s pleasantly inexpensive 2 or 3-star beachfront hotels. If you’re travelling in a large group - or just love a bit of extra space - then Alanya’s many affordable apartment rentals - boasting immense ocean views - are ideal.

Where to stay

Stay in central Alanya and experience both the city’s historical heritage and modern attractions. Days can be spent ambling around the central streets - the smell of sweet baklava lacing the air - and stumbling upon architectural marvels, before heading to the beach. For complete immersion in Alanya’s glitzy beach culture - which offers everything from surfing and parasailing to simple sunbathing - stay in the city’s south, where stretches of welcoming resorts line the vast, miles-long sands. If you’re seeking a taste of true Turkish culture, with authentic markets selling fresh fruit and hand-woven clothes, stay in the farming district of Obakoy.

How to get to Alanya

The closest airport to Alanya is 75 miles away in Antalya. Antalya International Airport offers year-round flights to dozens of top European destinations - including Manchester and London Gatwick - on a variety of airlines. After gently descending through the cloudless Turkish sky and stepping out into the honey-like sun, hop on an affordable shuttle bus and relax as you’re raced through the green-stippled Turkish countryside to central Alanya. Alternatively, rent a car at the airport, and follow the speedy D400 main road east, which will put you in the heart of the city.