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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Cesme

13 stays · 9 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Cesme is a resort town on a promontory at the western tip of the Cesme peninsula in Izmir Province, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it because most visitors come for beach, thermal and watersports weeks: a kitchen and living area give families and groups room to spread out, and a flat makes a longer summer stay more practical than a single room.

13 stays

Where to stay in Cesme

Cesme town and castle

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • ferry arrivals

Cesme town is built around the castle, which was extensively strengthened under Sultan Bayezid II and rebuilt in 1508, and which now houses a museum. Wikivoyage notes that the old town has many 19th and early 20th century Ottoman buildings around it. It is the best base if you plan to use the ferries to Chios or want to walk to cafes, shops and sights.

Stays in or near Cesme town and castle

Ilica

  • thermal springs
  • families
  • beach

Ilica is the resort area about 5 km east of Cesme and is described by Wikipedia as famed for its thermal springs, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's GoTurkiye portal calls Ilica the most famous of the area's thermal springs, with a white-sand beach of the same name. It is a practical choice for visitors who want a resort feel close to the sea.

Stays in or near Ilica

Alacati

  • windsurfing
  • couples
  • restaurants

Alacati is a township in Cesme district that Wikipedia describes as one of the most traditional towns in Turkey, with stone houses, narrow streets, boutique hotels and restaurants. Wikipedia describes its bay as one of the world's leading windsurfing bays and a good place for beginners because it is shallow, so it is the natural base for watersports.

Altinkum

  • beach
  • kitesurfing
  • quiet stays

Altinkum is one of the beaches Wikivoyage names in the area, south of Cesme across the headland, and Wikivoyage describes the beaches there as windy and well suited to windsurfing and kiteboarding. It suits visitors who want a beach-focused stay and are happy to travel into town for dinner.

Stays in or near Altinkum

Getting around Cesme

Most visitors fly into Izmir and continue by road. Wikivoyage says a Havas airport bus runs directly from Izmir airport to Cesme, and that buses and dolmuses from Izmir run frequently, taking 30 minutes along the O-32 highway. Fast catamarans to Chios take around 20 minutes and standard ferries around 45, with four a day in summer and fewer in winter, according to Wikivoyage, and Wikipedia lists ferry links to Italian ports as well.

Within the district, Cesme town can be explored on foot, but Ilica, Alacati and the beaches are spread along the peninsula, so many visitors use local buses, taxis or a hire car. Wikivoyage says dolmuses link Cesme, Alacati and the outlying hotel strips.

Living in Cesme for longer

A longer stay works best in a district matched to how you spend your days. Cesme town has everyday shops and the ferry port, Alacati has a lively restaurant scene and windsurfing, and Ilica combines thermal springs with a resort setting. A kitchen is useful for family meals and for self-catering around beach trips.

Because the beaches and towns are spread out, a car or regular taxi use makes it easier to live in a quieter district. For tips on choosing and booking a longer stay, see serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Cesme

Cesme has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, and Wikipedia gives annual precipitation of about 593 mm. Summer is the beach and watersports season, and Wikivoyage notes that ferries to Chios run more often then, while fewer services run in winter. The GoTurkiye portal says Alacati is quite busy in July and August.

Alacati holds an annual herb festival in April, according to Wikipedia. Outside summer the area is quieter, so check the opening times of restaurants and beach facilities before you travel.

The district lies about 85 km west of Izmir, and the Greek island of Chios is only about 10 km away across the water. Wikipedia counts 48,924 residents in 2022 and calls it a popular holiday resort, with Cesme Castle dominating the town. This page covers the main areas to stay, how to arrive and get around, and when to go. For the wider region see Izmir and for the country overview see Turkey. If you are choosing between formats, aparthotel versus hotel sets out the differences.

Long-stay tips for Cesme

Of the 13 properties here, 9 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 4 include some form of housekeeping and 9 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

11 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 45 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Turkey

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Istanbul, Antalya, Alanya, Trabzon, Fethiye, Marmaris, Çaykara and Kas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Cesme?

Cesme town is best for sightseeing and the ferry port, Ilica for thermal springs and a resort feel, and Alacati for windsurfing and restaurants.

How do I get from Izmir airport to Cesme?

Wikivoyage says a Havas bus runs directly from Izmir airport to Cesme. Buses from Izmir via the O-32 highway take around 30 minutes.

How far is Cesme from Izmir?

Cesme is about 85 km west of Izmir, at the westernmost point of the peninsula.

Can I take a ferry from Cesme to Greece?

Yes, Wikivoyage lists ferries to the Greek island of Chios, with four a day in summer and fewer in winter.

How many aparthotels are there in Cesme?

We currently list 13 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Cesme.

Do aparthotels in Cesme have kitchens?

13 of the 13 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Cesme have a washing machine?

9 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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