Izmir Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Izmir
Where to stay in Izmir
Alsancak
Seaside views, bars and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Alsancak. Check out Kulturpark or Kordonboyu while you're exploring the area.
Konak
Travellers choose Konak for its beautiful seaside views. Hop aboard the metro at Konak Station or Cankaya Station and check out top sights like İzmir Clock Tower.
Karsiyaka
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Karsiyaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Hilltown Karsıyaka Mall or MaviBahce.
Bornova
Bornova is well liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Forum Bornova Shopping Center and Izmir Halkapinar Arena are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bornova Station or Bolge Station to get around.
Balcova
Shopping, seaside views and spas are some highlights of Balcova. Make a stop by Balcova Cable Car or Istinye Park while you're exploring.
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
"Excellent location facility and service"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
ibis Izmir Alsancak
"Excellent location, friendly staff"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Marina Hotel
Riva Hotel Alsancak
"Rooms were very clean but there wasn't a laundry room as described in the ad. There is a parking but you have to pay which is not in the description. The room didn't look like in the pictures. The microwave didn't have the rotation plate and their was no skillet in the equipment. We had to ask for ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Elite Residence Alsancak
"Lovely place to stay and very central, kitchen has got basics but whatever you need they would get for you, kitchen can do with a few more bits, like microwave and better cooking ware and utensils, but all in all we enjoyed our stay and had a lovely time, cleaner comes round every day and no ask ..."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Aslan Suit
"Staff at check in very polite, place was nice and clean, if you looking to use kitchen this place has only coffee and tea facility, there are no pots,pans etc also great value for money but Cigarette smoke hit me as soon as we opened door, if you do not smoke or have small children would not recommend ..."
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Kemeralti Market
During your trip to Izmir, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kemeralti Market. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kordonboyu
Explore the great outdoors at Kordonboyu, a lovely green space in Izmir City Centre. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Basmane Square
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by Basmane Square. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Smyrna
After visiting Smyrna, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Izmir. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
İzmir Clock Tower
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by İzmir Clock Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Konak Square
You can learn about the history of Izmir with a trip to Konak Square. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
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- Visit Aliaga
- Alsancak Holidays
- Basmane Square
- Visit Basmane
- Visit Demircili
- Visit Foça
- Visit Gülbahçe Mahallesi
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- Visit Helvaci
- Visit Alsancak
- Visit Balcova
- Visit Bornova
- Visit Buca
- Visit Cigli
- Visit Gaziemir
- Visit Guzelbahce
- Visit Izmir City Centre
- Visit Karabağlar
- Visit Karsiyaka
- Visit Konak
- Visit Narlidere
- Visit Old Town Izmir
- Visit Izmir Olympic Village
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- Visit Kemalpasa
- Kemeralti Market
- Visit Kuşçular
- Visit Menderes
- Visit Menemen
- Visit Seferihisar
- Visit Torbali
- Visit Türk Ege Sahili
- Visit Urla
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