İzmir
Guests here have been known not to leave the premises at all during their city stay. Frankly, we're not at all surprised. Rooms are comfortable and well…
Must-see hotels in İzmir & the North Aegean
İzmir & the North Aegean
Located in the quiet end of the village just below the Temple of Athena, this lovely hotel has just five rooms, guaranteeing stellar service from Ece, the…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Why stay in a pension when there is a stunning option like this on offer? This 16-room hotel is full of contemporary art, serves a lavish and delicious…
İzmir & the North Aegean
The island's most stylish hotel occupies a meticulously restored century-old house near the Church of St Mary in the Greek quarter. Standard rooms are…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Located amid the backstreets of Bergama's hillside old town, Taş Konak's stone-walled heritage style is infused with warmth by the friendly family owners…
Alaçatı
This is Alaçatı’s first boutique hotel, and the tranquil oasis comprising seven simple but charming rooms, a gorgeous library/lounge, and a walled garden…
İzmir & the North Aegean
There can't be too many hotels in the world where St Paul preached, but Gizem and Juan's charming guesthouse has a huge rock in its flower-filled garden…
Ayvalık
This 200-year-old Greek house behind the cathedral is full of old Turkish textiles and objets d'art. Facilities include a communal kitchen and a vine…
Urla
Located in the quiet village of Yağcılar, the 'Urla Wine House' is a good base when exploring the surrounding region. Timber and natural stone combines…
İzmir
Modern and spacious rooms blend business and boutique style at this recent opening a short walk from the city's waterfront. Breakfast is worth lingering…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Built and opened in 2019, the Cunda Inn channels a heritage village vibe amid the rustic but stylish decor of its spacious rooms. Breakfast includes fresh…
İzmir
Located in leafy Bornova, 9km outside the city centre, this is İzmir's only boutique hotel. An 1831 Levantine villa that has been tastefully renovated, it…
İzmir
This sleek offering near Konak Pier occupies a former bank building; the original vault is now a glass-topped atrium. Popular with visiting dignitaries…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Offering good value, this operation has converted two old stone houses into an attractive hotel offering six immaculately presented rooms with satellite…
İzmir
Opened in 2015, this hostel offers 56 beds in private rooms and in cramped dorms sleeping between three and 10. Dorms have under-bed lockers, hard bunk…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Reached via a steep climb from the old Greek quarter, and with commanding views over the town, the family-run ‘Castle’ offers simple but clean rooms;…
İzmir
The decor at this multistorey hotel in the Pasaport section of the kordon is old-fashioned (sometimes hilariously so) but rooms are well priced,…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Superb views of all three archaeological sites from the roof terrace are a highlight of this friendly and well-run pension. There are nine simple rooms…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Hugely popular with honeymooning couples, this relatively new hotel is located just off the main road back from the harbour, so it's quieter than most of…
Çeşme
A garden courtyard and just maybe Çeşme's friendliest family hosts are highlights at this relaxed hotel a short walk from Çeşme's pedestrian main street…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Here at the Hera, a pair of 200-year-old Greek houses have been cobbled into sophisticated accommodation. Each of the 10 rooms, which are named after…
Ayvalık
Australian-Turkish couple Diana and Genghis opened this charming pension in 2016, offering seven attractively decorated rooms (one with a balcony and…
Alaçatı
The quiet but still-central location isn't the only draw at this boutique option. The eight rooms in the century-old property are attractive and…
İzmir
It certainly doesn't deliver on its claim to boutique status, being more of a business hotel, but the good-value Met is worth considering nonetheless…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Rustic wood-hewn furniture and quirky style combine at this family-owned pension with absolute front-row views of Foça's harbour. Rooms are airy and light…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Recently remodelled as a spa resort (a hamam, sauna and massage treatments are available), the Nazlıhan occupies three buildings at the western end of the…
Çeşme
Right on the waterfront and close to the entertainment action, this B&B above the Penguen Restaurant is run by the same ultrafriendly owners. The seven…
İzmir
A sound three-star choice, the Baylan has a loyal business clientele so you'll need to book in advance to snaffle a room. One of the cleanest and most…
İzmir & the North Aegean
A new opening set amid a line of restaurants, the Menendi's spotless rooms feature crisp, neutral decor enlivened with nautical touches. Ask for a room at…
İzmir & the North Aegean
The lovely ‘Stone Garden’ occupies two newly built townhouses that look centuries old. It’s on the main road into town about 400m from the seafront, but…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Housed in a 19th-century acorn warehouse that has been subjected to an endearingly eccentric renovation, the Kervansaray offers 40 rooms; 16 have a sea…
İzmir & the North Aegean
The ‘Nightingale’s Nest’ is a slightly overdecorated but generally pleasing small hotel with 11 well-appointed rooms featuring oodles of brocade. Some of…
İzmir & the North Aegean
First, the warning: Lola's deluxe rooms with their lurid colour scheme and generally over-the-top decor won't be to all tastes. But now the good news: the…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Overlooking a tiny square near the castle, this 20-room hotel in two buildings has attractive, sometimes quirky, decor and a variety of room types. The…
Çeşme
Ebullient Bülent Ulucan runs this great little hotel on the hillside overlooking the marina. Its 18 rooms are clean and reasonably comfortable (some with…
Alaçatı
It's difficult to tag this popular hotel. The decor, size and personal service place it in the boutique category, but the variety of accommodation and the…
Ayvalık
The ‘Marjoram Guesthouse’ offers 13 rooms in the heart of the old town. The building, which dates from 1880 and was originally the residence of a Greek…
Ayvalık
Amid the faded grandeur of this fine-looking mansion that once belonged to an ambassador to the sultan are 11 clean rooms and two shared bathrooms. Two…
İzmir & the North Aegean
This friendly family-run pension is very popular with budget travellers. Located in a quiet pocket just off the seafront promenade, it has 13 rooms, the…
Alaçatı
Fancy staying in a carefully styled getaway designed around a lush garden near Alaçatı's main surf beach? This designer hostel offers 12 simple rooms and…
