The Best Waterfront Hotels to Book in Izmir, Turkey
![The Best Western Plus in Konak looks out over the Aegean Sea](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/best-western-plus-hotel-konak_b3a037fd-e1635846067114.webp)
The perfect bay for ferry-hopping, a Byzantine bazaar and ancient temples can be found in the city of Izmir. Ride along the promenade on an electric scooter, sit at the side of a cobbled street with a crumbly Boyos pastry and tour one of the ancient attractions on your doorstep – including two of Turkey’s Unesco sites and the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Before you set off exploring, check in at one of these waterfront hotels – bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Izmir Marriott Hotel in Konak, for waterfront luxury
Hotel
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This seven-storey hideaway in Konak comes with a front-row seat of the Aegean Sea. There are 149 rooms, but the one you’ll want the key for is the Presidential Suite, which includes a king-size bed, views of the sea, and afternoon tea and hors d’oeuvres deliveries. Enjoy a dip in the outdoor infinity pool or the indoor pool in the spa – or if you want to feel some sand between your toes, take a 30km (18.5mi) drive to the golden shores of Urla Kum Denizi Beach.
2. Mövenpick Hotel Izmir in Akdeniz, for getting business done
Independent Hotel, Business Hotel
![Double room at the Mövenpick Hotel Izmir, with neutral furnishings, en-suite bathroom, large mirror and flatscreen TV.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1941811.webp)
3. Key Hotel in Konak, for boutique chic
Hotel, Airport Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
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4. Park Inn by Radisson Izmir in Akdeniz, for tropic elegance
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This eight-storey hotel, with its tropical-coloured suites, is sure to get you in the holiday mood. From its spot near the Passport Pier, you can easily ferry hop around Izmir Bay. Make sure that you pencil in plenty of time for buffet breakfast at the rooftop restaurant – but if you’re in a rush, they even have some hot, hand-held sandwiches you can munch on while you’re sightseeing.
5. Wyndham Grand Izmir Ozdilek in Balçova, for partying the night away
Hotel, Independent Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
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6. Best Western Plus Hotel Konak, for pastry delights
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You might find it hard to tear yourself away from this seafront hotel in Konak. First, it serves sesame Gevrek bagels and Boyos puff pastry for breakfast – and from your sea-facing suite, you can also see the sun go down over the water. However, once you step outside the front door, you’ll find the boardwalk, theatre and the famed Kemeralti Market, just waiting to be explored.
7. Kordon Hotel Pasaport in Akdeniz, for a cool and classy stay
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8. Pasaport Pier Hotel in Konak, for a jacuzzi with a view
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Fancy the idea of sightseeing from a jacuzzi? Well, this is the place to do it. This seven-storey waterfront hotel in Konak features five elegant suites, finished with plump padded headboards and chic furnishings. In the Executive Room, you’ll find a jacuzzi behind floor-to-ceiling windows so you get a panoramic view of the water while you’re soaking in the tub. The Pier Roof Restaurant boosts equally dramatic views while serving up platters of fresh fish, olives and your favourite tipple.
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Feride Yalav-Heckeroth.