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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Datca

11 stays · 7 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Datça is a district and municipality in Muğla Province on the south-west coast of Turkey, at the heart of a long, narrow peninsula that Wikipedia says reaches almost 100 km in length. Aparthotels and serviced apartments are a good fit here because the peninsula is made of small bays, coves and villages rather than one dense resort: a kitchen and a living area make it easy to settle into a quiet routine, cook with local produce and keep beach gear in one place, which helps families and anyone staying for a few weeks.

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Where to stay in Datca

Datça town

  • first-time visitors
  • long stays
  • local services

Datça town is the municipal centre and the practical base for the eastern part of the peninsula, with the old village about 3 km inland according to Wikivoyage. The same guide says buses run from here as far west as Palamutbükü, so the beaches along that road can be reached without a car.

Stays in or near Datça town

Eski Datça

  • quiet
  • couples
  • old village feel

Wikivoyage describes Eski Datça as the old town, 3 km inland from the present centre, a village of narrow, mostly car-free cobbled streets and cubical Mediterranean stone houses. It suits visitors who want atmosphere over beach access, with the town a short journey away.

Stays in or near Eski Datça

Reşadiye

  • heritage
  • quiet
  • short walks

Wikivoyage notes that Reşadiye was the district capital in the Ottoman period and still has some architectural heritage, though it is less prettified than Eski Datça. It works as a lower-key alternative to the main town centre.

Palamutbükü

  • beach
  • families
  • quiet

Wikivoyage places Palamutbükü 25 km west of Datça town, with the longest beachfront on the peninsula and a development as a secondary resort town. It is the western limit of the bus service according to the same guide, so it suits visitors who plan to spend most days by the sea.

Stays in or near Palamutbükü

Knidos

  • history
  • day trips
  • boat trips

Knidos lies at the western tip of the peninsula and is the site of an ancient city. Wikivoyage says exploring Knidos and the small coves on the western peninsula will need a vehicle. Wikivoyage notes that some coves on the peninsula are usually reached by boat trips, so check how you will reach this end before choosing a base nearby.

Getting around Datca

Wikivoyage places Datça 70 km west of Marmaris on the D400 road and lists a bus from Marmaris running hourly through the day, taking about 90 minutes. A local travel guide gives the nearest airport as Dalaman, at 155 to 165 km, with Milas-Bodrum at 190 to 210 km and İzmir Adnan Menderes at 230 to 260 km, and describes dolmuş (shared minibus) services from Marmaris.

From Bodrum, Wikivoyage lists a ferry running two or three times daily from June to August, taking about 1 hour 45 minutes. On the peninsula, the same guide says buses run as far west as Palamutbükü, while Knidos and the small western coves need a vehicle. Check sailing and bus timetables close to your dates, as they change by season.

Living in Datca for longer

For a stay of several weeks, Datça town is the simplest base, as it is the municipal centre and the bus network reaches it, so an apartment with a kitchen lets you shop locally and cook at home. Wikivoyage mentions almonds as a local product, with a dessert made of almond and dried figs, and the Muğla culture and tourism directorate describes Datça as one of Turkey's leading almond regions.

Outside the main town you will need to plan transport, because buses stop at Palamutbükü and the western coves need a vehicle. If you are relocating for work, the guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what to check before you commit, and the long-stay accommodation checklist is useful for any stay over a fortnight.

When to visit Datca

Wikipedia classes Datça as a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, with very hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, and average annual precipitation of 686.9 mm. Wikivoyage says the Bodrum ferry sails two or three times daily from June to August and less often in spring and autumn.

The Almond Blossom Festival has been held in February: the Muğla culture and tourism directorate's page describes a three-day edition on 8 to 10 February 2019, with stalls and events in Datça centre, Palamutbükü and Hızırşah, and the municipality posted about its fourth edition in February 2021. Check the dates for the year you travel. Wikipedia also says Datça has become a major rock climbing destination since about 2013, most popular from autumn to spring.

This guide covers the main places to stay, from the town and its old village to the beach settlements further west, how to reach the peninsula by road and sea, and the seasons that suit different visitors. For more of the country see Turkey, including nearby Marmaris and Bodrum, and read what an aparthotel is for how the format differs from a standard hotel.

Long-stay tips for Datca

Of the 11 properties here, 7 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 6 include some form of housekeeping and 3 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

9 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 50 m².

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

Other cities in Turkey

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Istanbul, Antalya, Alanya, Trabzon, Fethiye, Marmaris, Çaykara and Kas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Datça?

Datça town suits most first-time and long-stay visitors because services and transport are concentrated there. Palamutbükü suits beach holidays, and Eski Datça suits those who want a quiet old village.

How do I get to Datça from Marmaris?

Datça is about 70 km west of Marmaris on the D400. Wikivoyage lists an hourly daytime bus taking about 90 minutes, and a travel guide also describes dolmuş minibuses on the route.

Which airport is closest to Datça?

A local travel guide names Dalaman as the closest, at 155 to 165 km, followed by Milas-Bodrum and İzmir Adnan Menderes. Allow a transfer of a couple of hours or more.

Is there a ferry from Bodrum to Datça?

Wikivoyage lists a ferry from Bodrum two or three times daily from June to August, with crossings of about 1 hour 45 minutes. Check current timetables before travelling.

When do the almonds bloom in Datça?

The Muğla culture and tourism directorate says the almond trees flower in January and February, and the Almond Blossom Festival has been held in February, for example on 8 to 10 February in 2019. Check the dates for your year.

How many aparthotels are there in Datca?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Datca.

Do aparthotels in Datca have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Datca have a washing machine?

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

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