Alanya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Alanya
Alanya
Alanya
Alanya
Alanya

Ancient Seljuk ruins and mystical caves stand alongside golden-sand beaches and resort hotels in this lively city on the Turkish Riviera. 

Old meets new in Alanya with an intriguing blend of ancient Seljuk heritage and modern resort activities. Explore a citadel of centuries-old landmarks, visit archaeological museums and discover the stunning natural beauty of Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline. Additionally, Alanya offers attractive sandy beaches, amusement parks, seafront hotels and a lively nightlife scene.

Alanya began as a fortified citadel on a rocky peninsula. It is home to popular historical attractions such as the 13th-century Alanya Castle, built by the sultan of the Seljuk dynasty. Stroll along zigzagging lanes lined with cafés and souvenir shops to Alanya Shipyard, one of Turkey’s last surviving Seljuk dockyards. Gaze up at the impressive Red Tower, a 108-foot-tall (33-meter) octagonal watchtower.

Stretching in both directions from the peninsula are safe swimming beaches framed by all-inclusive hotels, bars and restaurants. Select one to sip a raki (aniseed-flavored liquor) and sample a Turkish kebab or meze (mixed appetizer platter). Join boat trips to magnificent sea caves, including Asiklar Cave, Kizlar Cave and Phosphorus Cave.

Try Jet-Skiing, parasailing and snorkeling at Keykubat Beach and Portakal Beach, running east from the shipyard. Go to Damlatas Beach, near the peninsula’s western side, and marvel at the stalagmites and stalactites of Damlatas Cave. Continue to Cleopatra Beach, another popular watersports center. Legend states that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra once swam here.

Away from the beach, museums retrace the city’s history. Spot artifacts from the Byzantine, Ottoman, Seljuk and Roman periods at the Alanya Archaeological Museum. Learn about the Turkish revolutionist Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at the Alanya Ataturk House Museum.

Have fun on fairground attractions and waterslides at Alanya Lunapark. Browse the boutiques and fashion outlets of Alanya Shopping Mall. Enjoy a night out at the cocktail bars, discos and pubs centered on the historic shipyard.

Get here by flying to Gazipaşa Airport, located 25 miles (41 kilometers) south from Alanya’s city center. Flights arrive daily from major European destinations. Balmy Mediterranean temperatures make vacations in Alanya pleasant year-round.

Where to stay in Alanya

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Alanya City Center

If you're spending some time in Alanya City Center, Alanya Aquapark and Alanya Culture Center are top sights worth seeing.

Alanya City Center
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Güller Pınarı

While visiting Güller Pınarı, you might make a stop by sights like Alanya Harbor and Keykubat Beach.

Güller Pınarı
Ada Port Hotel - Adults Only
Ada Port Hotel - Adults Only
Emirgan Bulvari Alanya Marina Yat Limani, Alanya, Antalya Region
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$194 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$194
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in Alanya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kleopatra Beach and Alanya Aquapark are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Ada hotel is a unique hotel with amazing Meditaranian sea view. Very clean room, generouse breakfast , nice and friendly staff.But this is a hotel you should go in summer time not in rainy and cold weather.this hotel is convenient only for adults , not for children nor for people on wheelchair. Another ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Ada Port Hotel - Adults Only
Moonbow Beach Hotel
Moonbow Beach Hotel
Yenilmez Cd. 6, Alanya, Antalya
Stay at this B&B in Alanya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alanya Aquapark and Alanya Castle are located ...
5.8/10 (81 reviews)
"Fiyat performans oteli heryere yakın resepsiyondaki hanim efendi cok yardimsever tessekurler"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Moonbow Beach Hotel
Granada Luxury Beach - All Inclusive
Granada Luxury Beach - All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Avsallar, Alanya, Antalya
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Alanya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Water Planet Aquapark and İncekum Plajı ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
"Great holiday opportunity. Great deal! Top level of hygene. Many variety of foods and drinks. Hotel located by the sea. Recommend sea view rooms. I stayed 14 days and enjpyed every minutes of my vacation!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Granada Luxury Beach - All Inclusive
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.
Alaya Apart Otel
Alaya Apart Otel
Hasan Akçalioglu Cd., Alanya, Antalya
Stay at this apartment in Alanya. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Alanya Aquapark and Alanya Castle are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"Otel gayet temiz ve güzeldi. Fiyatına oranla gayet iyi hizmet aldığımı söyleyebilirim. Resepsiyonda bulunan yetkili ve çalışanlar da gayet ilgili ve güler yüzlüydü. Herhangi bir sorun yaşamadım. Sadece odanın banyosunda duş alınan alanı banyonun diğer bölümlerinden ayıran küçük bir duşakabin veya ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Alaya Apart Otel
Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites
Yunus Emre Cd. 16, Alanya, Antalya
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alanya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
best hotel in Alanya
"it was the best hotel i tried in Turkey, comfortable rooms, clean and supportive staff. definitely i will visit again alanya."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2024

Comfort Suites
Rose Garden Apart Hotel
Rose Garden Apart Hotel
Kadipasa Mahallesi Sipahiler Sokak No.8, Alanya, Antalya
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Alanya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Alanya Aquapark and Kleopatra ...
Updating desperately needed
"The hotel was old and in desperate need of repairs and updated in the rooms. I guess for the price you can’t expect a lot but it does need updating for sure!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2024

Rose Garden Apart 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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