Izmir
Travel Guide
Visit Izmir
Where to stay in Izmir
Izmir City Centre
Consider exploring the seaside views in Izmir City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Kulturpark is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hilal Station or Cankaya Station to see more of the area.
Alsancak
Seaside views, bars and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Alsancak. Check out Izmir Sanat or Kulturpark while you're exploring the area.
Konak
Travellers choose Konak for its beautiful seaside views. Hop aboard the metro at Konak Station or Cankaya Station and check out top sights like İzmir Clock Tower.
Bornova
Bornova is well liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Forum Bornova Shopping Center and Agora Open Air Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bornova Station or Bolge Station to get around.
Karsiyaka
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Karsiyaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Hilltown Karsıyaka Mall or MaviBahce.
Gaziemir
Travellers like the coffee shops in Gaziemir, and Izmir Optimum AVM is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
"Lack of English has been a major factor in Unfortunately"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Marina Hotel
"Ov"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
ibis Izmir Alsancak
"Very well localtion Cleaning Helpfull staff"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Riva Hotel Alsancak
"I had a pleasant stay. staff were polite. value for money was good...my room was clean and smelled good. I definitely consider staying here again."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Elite Residence Alsancak
"Lovely place to stay and very central, kitchen has got basics but whatever you need they would get for you, kitchen can do with a few more bits, like microwave and better cooking ware and utensils, but all in all we enjoyed our stay and had a lovely time, cleaner comes round every day and no ask ..."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Aslan Suit
"Staff at check in very polite, place was nice and clean, if you looking to use kitchen this place has only coffee and tea facility, there are no pots,pans etc also great value for money but Cigarette smoke hit me as soon as we opened door, if you do not smoke or have small children would not recommend ..."
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Kemeralti Market
During your trip to Izmir, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kemeralti Market. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kordonboyu
Explore the great outdoors at Kordonboyu, a lovely green space in Izmir City Centre. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Basmane Square
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by Basmane Square. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Smyrna
After visiting Smyrna, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Izmir. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
İzmir Clock Tower
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by İzmir Clock Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Izmir Port
Explore the waterfront in Izmir with a trip to Izmir Port. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Things to do
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- Aegean Free Zone
- Agora Shopping Center
- Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center
- Aqua City
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- Balcova Cable Car
- Basmane Square
- Beth Israel Synagogue
- Coskun Lunapark
- Cumhuriyet Square
- Ege University
- Hilltown Karsıyaka Mall
- Hisar Mosque
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- Visit Buca
- Izmir Ethnography Museum
- Izmir Fair
- Izmir Halkapinar Arena
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- Kadifekale
- Kemeralti Market
- Konak Pier Shopping Mall
- Konak Square
- Levent Marina
- Mavibahce
- Medical park Izmir
- Ozdilek Izmir Shopping Center
- Park Bornova Karting
- Topolino
- Ugur Mumcu Kultur Sanat Merkezi
