6 Best Hotels in Antalya, The Turquoise Coast

This hotel—a cluster of restored mansions with a contemporary aesthetic—strikes a great balance between atmosphere and comfort, with tasteful rooms set around two shaded courtyards. One courtyard houses a restaurant, bar, and tiny pool; both feature original wooden columns and various pieces of carved Greek and Roman capitals. Rooms vary considerably in size and quality, but the decor offers a modern twist on classic Ottoman style in the heart of Kaleiçi.

Inexpensive and friendly, this hotel has larger-than-usual lodgings and a good location in the old town, with many high-ceilinged rooms located in a 250-year-old mansion. Paintings by the owner are prominently displayed throughout, giving the whole place a pleasingly old-fashioned feel. The property also includes a large central courtyard with orange trees, tables, and a small pool.  Be sure to ask for a room in the historic building—the modern building doesn't have nearly as much personality and charm.

Every room is tastefully decorated in this family-run establishment, made up of four restored houses, with a pretty garden and pool. The ceilings are somewhat low, but Ottoman-style details help compensate. A handful of rooms on the top floors have good views of the harbor; others, have charming views of the garden. Staff members are pleasant and accommodating.

This boxy, all-white mother ship of a design hotel on Konyaaltı Beach is popular with the weekend crowd from Istanbul. Everything is well designed and run to exacting standards, though the nightclub aesthetic–huge disco balls hanging from the soaring lobby ceiling, minimalist, all-white rooms with large mirrors–won't be to everyone's taste.

This small boutique hotel is made up of two houses that have been authentically restored with an eye to contemporary design. The garden area is spacious, and the rooms have a nice mix of new and old, with modern art and bathrooms, Turkish rugs, and original wood ceilings. Small classical music concerts are sometimes hosted on the premises. The building has some wonderful historical touches, including an Ottoman "trap-door" staircase and the remains of a 2,500-year-old stone structure visible through the clear dining room floor.

One of the classier options in Kaleiçi, this hotel is made up of four old houses and has comfortable lodgings, excellent service, and a wide range of facilities, including a large garden with a small pool. The style is a little more classic European than Turkish (though some rooms retain original features), and the food is phenomenal; the hotel houses the highly rated Seraser restaurant, and its complimentary Turkish breakfast is one of the most diverse in the old city.