Izmir Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View of Kadifekale Castle in Izmir, Türkiye.
View of Kadifekale Castle in Izmir, Türkiye.
Turkey Izmir quarter Konak former caravansary caravanserai now bazaar inner  courtyard
The skyline of Izmir, Turkey and the Bay of Izmir from the Kadifekale.
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Where to stay in Izmir

Cumhuriyet square aerial panoramic view in Izmir city in Turkey

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.

Alsancak
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Izmir City Centre

4/5(74 area reviews)

Consider exploring the seaside views in Izmir City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Kulturpark is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hilal Station or Cankaya Station to see more of the area.

Izmir City Centre
Izmir

Konak

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Konak
View of İzmir Gulf at morning

Bornova

3/5(1 area review)

Bornova is well liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Forum Bornova Shopping Center and Agora Open Air Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bornova Station or Bolge Station to get around.

Bornova
Tram going Izmir Turkey Karsiyaka

Karsiyaka

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Karsiyaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Hilltown Karsıyaka Mall or MaviBahce.

Karsiyaka
Narlidere, İzmir - Turkey. A Narlidere City View  from Hill.

Gaziemir

4/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers like the coffee shops in Gaziemir, and Izmir Optimum AVM is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gaziemir
Mövenpick Hotel Izmir

Mövenpick Hotel Izmir

5 out of 5
Akdeniz Mahallesi Cumhuriyet Bulvari Izmir
The price is £79 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£79
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Izmir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Everything about the hotel was wonderful

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Izmir
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir

Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir

5 out of 5
Gazi Osman Pasa Bulvari No:1 Izmir Izmir
The price is £100 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£100
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Izmir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,372 reviews)
This hotel deserves better management! *we came to hotel by car from another city, we found the entrance of the building by navigation, it was during the rush hours and finally when we came, we saw a big construction area written that "sorry we are renewing our lobby area"! so then what? there is ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
Marina Hotel

Marina Hotel

Ismet Kaptan Mahallesi Izmir Izmir
The price is £33 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£33
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Izmir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Marina Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Riva Hotel Alsancak

Riva Hotel Alsancak

1454. sokak No:11, Izmir, Turkey, Izmir Izmir
Stay at this aparthotel in Izmir. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (676 reviews)
I've stayed in quite a few hotels in İzmir and Istanbul... Riva Alsancak stands out. The room was super clean — no complaints whatsoever. But what really won me over was the location; you're right in the middle of Alsancak, one of the most vibrant parts of the city. Perfect base for exploring İzmir. ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Riva Hotel Alsancak
Elite Residence Alsancak

Elite Residence Alsancak

Sht. Fethi Bey Cd. Izmir Izmir
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Izmir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and free food shopping service. Popular attractions Konak Square and ...
7.8/10 Good! (87 reviews)
I have stayed here a few times the beds are super comfortable very spacious living accommodation would highly recommend

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Elite Residence Alsancak
Maxxmarine hotel

Maxxmarine hotel

1414 sokak Izmir Türkiye
Stay at this aparthotel in Izmir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kordonboyu and Konak Square are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (40 reviews)
Internet was very slow and was too noisy. But personal was ok

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Maxxmarine hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Izmir

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
30
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
26
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing city and I loved it. Everybody should visit there

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

As a big city Izmir is a safe and friendly city to those compare in Europe. It has a very good cuisine mixed with greek and turkish dishes. There are lots and lots of types of mezes.. more than anywhere else in balkan and turkish cuisines altogether.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Life is corner is the worst hotel I used for tow nights it is unclean a lots of cockroaches and mosquitoes staff are rude and not friendly they charge you what you use in room like water and tea

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We stay sun 20 not the 19th Oct

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The city centre is friendly and vibrant. The ferries are cheap and excellent. Plenty of dining options on the harbour front. Lots of shopping is available. The only down side is the majority of the city outside the center is very run down

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Izmir is simply beautiful. It has excellent transport links with the rest of turkey and close enough to slot of archeological sites and places of natural beauty to be a base while you explore this part of turkey. It was incredibly affordable too.

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