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We've compiled the best of the best in Izmir - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
If James Bond came to İzmir, he'd stay at the Key (pronounced "kay")—the city's sleekest, most chic hotel, where scrupulous attention to detail paired with up-to-the-minute technology draws a grown-up crowd, from major politicians to honeymooners. The hotel occupies a modern 1960s bank building on the Kordon and sleek amenities range from mood-control lighting to electric blinds, and you'll find complimentary handmade chocolates and fresh juice on arrival.
In an appealing location on a palm-lined street, this friendly hotel is a good-value option for families—it includes free tickets to the next-door movie theater (closed in summer months), a generous buffet breakfast, and free airport shuttle for guests. Just behind the Swissotel, its rooms have old-school furnishings but are spotlessly clean.
An institution on the İzmir hotel scene since the '60s and now under clockwork Swiss management, this swish lodging is a serene place to recharge, with most rooms overlooking İzmir Bay or the lush gardens and outdoor pool. Rooms are contemporary, with wood and leather paneling and a startling modern art collection enlivens the halls and grounds. The result, though, is that once inside, you might forget where you are.
One of the first modern hotels in İzmir when it opened in 1927, this Kordon waterfront property has full sea views from half of its relaxing, attractive rooms. Its plush lobby (with complimentary tea and coffee) faces a bright square, and a splash of local color is introduced in the form of decorative antique typewriters and housewares.
