Alanya

Where to Stay in Alanya

Alanya's visitor areas string along the coastal D400, with the old town and harbour in Alanya centre; Mahmutlar and Kargıcak lie east toward Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport, while Konaklı and Avsallar lie west. The Havaş airport shuttle serves the eastern side into Alanya centre, so western resorts and Gazipaşa usually require a taxi, pre-booked transfer or a change in Alanya. Choose the centre for sightseeing and nightlife, the resort strips for beach and quiet stays, or Gazipaşa as a budget stopover.

Alanya

Mid-range

First-time visitors Sightseeing Nightlife Good transport

Alanya centre is the main hub with the harbour, old town, castle and the otogar, and it has the widest choice of places to stay and eat. It suits first-time visitors who want sights, dining and nightlife within walking distance.

Most central base with harbour and old town easily walkable
Havaş airport shuttle ends near Alanya Otogar
Strong range of restaurants, shops and evening venues

Can be busy and noisy, especially near bar streets
Lanes up to the castle are steep

From the airport GZP ~45 mins · €6+

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Mahmutlar

Mid-range

Families Beach Local life

Mahmutlar is a long, fairly flat beach strip east of the centre with a lived-in feel and plenty of shops and restaurants open beyond high season. It works well for families and longer stays where you want the beach nearby and an easy shuttle stop.

Direct Havaş shuttle stops along the coast road
Long beach promenade and flat, walkable main strip
Good year-round services and local shops

Traffic along the D400 can be heavy
Less historic character than central Alanya

From the airport GZP ~32 mins · €6+

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Konaklı

Mid-range

Families Beach Quiet

Konaklı is a quieter west-side resort with beachfront hotels, a local market and a slower pace than the centre. It suits families and travellers planning a mainly beach or hotel-based holiday.

Wide beaches and a calmer, family-oriented atmosphere
Local dolmuş connections into Alanya centre
More space and fewer crowds than the centre

No direct Havaş shuttle from Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport
Nightlife and independent dining are limited

From the airport GZP ~54 mins · €6+

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Avsallar

Mid-range

Families Beach Quiet

Avsallar is a relaxed west-side resort area known for sandy beaches and mostly hotel-based stays. It is a good choice for a quieter beach break away from central Alanya.

Sandy beach and quieter, hotel-centred environment
Local dolmuş runs along the D400 toward Alanya
Generally less expensive than central Alanya

Furthest from Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport among the main resort areas
Requires a change in Alanya or a taxi/pre-booked transfer for the airport shuttle

From the airport GZP ~61 mins · €6+

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Kargıcak

Upscale

Luxury Quiet Beach Families

Kargıcak is a green, hillside resort area east of Alanya and one of the first stops on the airport shuttle toward the centre. It offers a calm, scenic stay with sea views, mostly in self-contained resorts.

Direct Havaş shuttle from Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport
Quiet, green hillsides with sea views
Good for a relaxed, resort-based break

Steep terrain means you will often need a shuttle, taxi or dolmuş for the beach and shops
Little independent nightlife

From the airport GZP ~29 mins · €6+

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Gazipaşa

Budget

Budget Local life Quiet

Gazipaşa is a small, local district town close to the airport and on the coastal D400. It works best as a practical, lower-cost stopover rather than a beach resort base.