Must-see hotels in South Aegean

  • Maltepe Pansiyon

    Marmaris

    This 22-room pension has been a backpacker's favourite for decades, and though rooms are small and perhaps in need of updating, the shady garden is a…

  • Selene's Pension

    South Aegean

    Kapıkırı's largest pension with 15 rooms and wooden cabins is like a mini village on the road down to the beach. Double 101 and triple 102 have sweeping…

  • Pembe Yunus

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    Located 800m southeast of the marina, the 'Pink Dolphin' is a friendly place, with white interiors, bleached wooden floors, mosquito nets and shared…

  • Aegean Gate

    Bodrum Town

    About 2.5km southeast of the castle on a quiet hill, the Aegean Gate has six sparkling suites and a relaxing pool; you can sunbathe looking at Kos from…

  • Anzac Golden Bed Pension

    Kuşadası

    Perched in the hilltop old quarter, this pension was renovated and updated in 2019. Affable Australian owner Sandra Galloway has eight rooms (some small,…

  • Casa Hermanas

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Families are very well catered for at this fun resort, which has been rebranded with a Mexican theme (including Mex-Med cuisine in the restaurant)…

  • Izer Hotel & Beach Club

    Bodrum Peninsula

    This well-run resort has a waterfront pool and one with giant slides; there are numerous activities for kids including mini discos. Choose between 120…

  • Casa Callinos

    Selçuk

    Opposite the Temple of Artemis, this little hotel offers excellent value. Cobbled together from three buildings, it counts eight rooms, two of which look…

  • Olive Farm Guesthouse

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    This stylish country retreat has pastel-hued rooms and suites with bright bedding, rustic furnishings and its own branded olive-based toiletries. The mix…

  • Ilayda Avant Garde

    Kuşadası

    Jet-setting beach bums will feel at home in this minimalist-on-holiday aesthetic with art deco touches. The 85 cool, neat rooms are slightly small but…

  • Otel Dost

    Marmaris

    Turkish-British couple İbrahim and Natalie offer 18 well-equipped modern rooms (Suite 206 is the choicest) and a vine-covered terrace for breakfast…

  • No:81 Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Popular with İstanbul's movers and shakers, No:81 is an ongoing party during summer, with a big wooden deck for lounging, pool and beach bars, and a club…

  • Victoria's

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Around 2km north of Gümüşlük, this pastoral hideaway nestles between a farmyard and a private beach, though recent villa construction on nearby hills has…

  • Artunç Hotel

    Bodrum Town

    Enjoying a quiet, convenient location, this recently renovated little blue-and-white hotel boasts a contemporary feel including pale floors and modish…

  • Marina Vista

    Bodrum Town

    From the impressive woodcarving in reception and the enormous pool in the courtyard to the terrace restaurant overlooking the marina and bar with leather…

  • Hydas Pansiyon

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    Just a step or two from the promenade, this simple pension is efficiently run by Ozan and Cenk and has comfortable, well-scrubbed rooms with good linen…

  • Kaya Apart & Pansiyon

    Bodrum Town

    The very central Kaya has 12 clean, simple rooms plus a studio apartment with safe and TV; six rooms boast a balcony as well. There is a roof terrace with…

  • Ephesian Hotel Guesthouse

    Kuşadası

    Agreeable family-run budget pension in an old Greek house within spitting distance of Bar St. The 16 rooms are smallish but tastefully decorated and all…

  • Nazar Hotel

    Selçuk

    Beneath Ayasuluk Fortress, the Turkish/French-run Nazar stands out for its excellent service. Nothing is too much trouble for host İlker and meals on the…

  • Güllü Konak

    South Aegean

    This refined collection of 12 individually decorated rooms, all named after a different type of gül (rose), occupies two sturdy wood and stone mansions…

  • Daphnis Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Vaguely akin to a Göltürkbükü hostel, this beachfront place has a plethora of tiny (though perfectly formed, and designed) rooms bang on Gölköy beach, and…

  • Otel Gümüşlük

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Set back from the shore, this two-storey, ranch-style hotel is open year-round and has spacious, slightly dated rooms around a huge pool. It's a three…

  • Yücelen Hotel

    South Aegean

    Accommodation in this vast beachside complex is in Ottoman-style blocks, reached across bridges over a network of soothing streams. The rooms have parquet…

  • Marina Apart Otel

    Marmaris

    The 10 hotel rooms and 40 self-catering apartments for up to four people are sparsely furnished but quite good value, each with kitchenette, sofa and…

  • Kırkınca Pansiyon

    South Aegean

    Kırkınca constitutes a trio of restored 250-year-old houses with a selection of elegantly appointed rooms with flowery names. Some have four-poster beds…

  • Mets Boutique Hotel

    Marmaris

    Old town hotel a few steps from the harbourfront with seven renovated rooms that have a contemporary feel, exposed beams and fine linen – those with…

  • Konak Tuncel Efe

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    İznik tiles and exposed walls abound in this purpose-built building, with a feeling of age created in the 20 rooms by a mix of modern and vintage…

  • Kumluk Otel

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    The Kumluk offers 25 surprisingly modern rooms with long mirrors, glass-fronted fridges and flat-screen TVs. The decor attractively mixes white with…

  • LifeCo

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Offers a perfect environment for detox programs, with 30 rooms and orange and mandarin trees lining its cool walkways. Bespoke programs are available, as…

  • Akay Hotel

    Selçuk

    This smart hotel has 23 well-appointed rooms, enlivened with Turkish textiles and bright bedspreads, some overlooking an inviting turquoise pool and bar…

  • Karia Pansiyon

    South Aegean

    This fine lodge offers some of the best lake views in town from its large terrace restaurant and homely rooms climbing the rocky hillside. There's also a…

  • Losta Sahil Ev

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    This hotel is housed in three separate buildings on the waterfront. The pastel-hued rooms are named after Greek and Lydian gods and goddesses, are ample…

  • Vardar Pension

    Selçuk

    In the heart of town, a short walk from the train station and otogar, the Vardar is a super-dependable pension run by a very hospitable family. Rooms are…

  • Dolphin Boutique Hotel

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    On the slim promenade 900m south of the marina, this well-run place is owned by a welcoming local family. There's a selection of spacious rooms with…

  • Tunç Pansiyon

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    Owner Metin is a friendly soul who goes the extra mile to welcome guests and offers advice about sightseeing, including organising excursions to Knidos…

  • 5 Oda

    Bodrum Peninsula

    'Five Rooms' offers exactly that, and its small size ensures personal service. This boutique spot has breezy, sea-facing rooms and a striking natural…

  • Datca Beyazev Hotel

    Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

    Spotless modern rooms, fine value and a peaceful location are the main draw at this small new hotel, around 1km north of the centre of town. English is…

  • Nova Aparts

    South Aegean

    Steps from the seafront and river, these tidy apartments offer fine value given the location, many with garden views from their wooden balconies. They're…

  • Yelken Hotel

    South Aegean

    Frequent name changes aside, this small hotel is a dependable choice, its rooms all boasting wood floors and balconies. Two of them look to the street,…

  • Uyku Pansiyon

    Bodrum Town

    This spotless little pension, run by a hospitable team, has a handy location just off the prom with a fine roof terrace and a selection of inviting rooms…