Hotels in Side

Where to Stay in Side

• The ancient town and Side centre: the theatre, harbour and restaurants within walking distance; small hotels and guest houses.
• Kumköy: west of the centre, with a sandy beach and resorts a walk or short ride from the old town.
• Çolaklı, Kızılağaç and Evrenseki: all-inclusive resorts with large gardens on the eastern coast, popular with families.
• Sorgun and Titreyengöl: a calmer, greener stay among pine forest.

Types of Hotel

Hotels and all-inclusive resorts dominate in Side, and the sandy, shallow beaches make the area great for families with children. There are small boutique hotels inside the ancient town and aparthotels around it. We also cover Side in our family guide Family Resorts on Turkey’s Mediterranean: Alanya, Side, Kemer and Ölüdeniz.

When to Go

The swimming season runs from late April to the end of October; June and September are the most balanced months. July and August are the hottest and busiest. Spring and autumn are more pleasant for exploring the ancient sites.

Getting There

The nearest major airport is Antalya, with Gazipaşa-Alanya another option. For a private transfer to your hotel, see Antalya Airport to Side transfer and Gazipasa-Alanya Airport to Side transfer. Dolmuş minibuses and taxis link the resorts with the old town.

Things to Do in Side

The ancient theatre, the temples of Apollo and Athena and the Side Museum are the town’s landmarks. The Manavgat waterfall and a river boat trip, the theatre at Aspendos and rafting in Köprülü Canyon are popular day trips. Nearby Alanya and Belek are a short drive away.

Who Is It For?

With sandy, shallow beaches and resorts with kids’ clubs, Side is an ideal choice for families. Sunset walks in the ancient town attract couples, and all-inclusive resorts suit those who want an easy holiday at the hotel. For a quieter, greener setting choose Sorgun; to walk to the old town, choose Side centre or Kumköy.

Practical Tips

• Explore the ancient town in the cooler evening; the Temple of Apollo gets very busy at sunset.
• Check whether your resort is on the beach or needs a shuttle.
• With small children, choose the eastern coast for its sandy, shallow beaches.

Booking a Hotel in Side

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