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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Side

11 stays · 10 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments

Side is a Mediterranean resort town in Antalya Province, on a small peninsula that Wikipedia puts at about 1 km long and 400 m across, 78 km from Antalya. Aparthotels and serviced apartments work well here because most guests come for a week or two of beach time, often as families, and a kitchen, a living area and separate bedrooms make it easier to manage meals, naps and beach gear than in a single room. Longer stays are also practical, since the town belongs to the Manavgat district for everyday services.

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Where to stay in Side

Side old town and peninsula

  • first-time visitors
  • history
  • walkable

The compact old town sits on the peninsula among the Roman remains; Wikivoyage describes the Roman city as sandwiched between the harbour and the modern residential area. The Side Museum, which the Turkish culture ministry's museum site says is housed in a restored Roman bathhouse, is here, and Wikipedia places the Temple of Apollo at the end of the peninsula.

Stays in or near Side old town and peninsula

Side bus station area

  • transport links
  • short stays
  • bus connections

Wikivoyage describes Side Otogarı as the resort bus station at the edge of the archaeological zone, gives the walk from it to the main antiquities and old town as about 2 km, and says dolmuşes connect the beach strips to the town centre. Staying near the bus station keeps arrivals simple, with the old town reachable on foot or by a short ride.

Stays in or near Side bus station area

Kumköy

  • beach
  • families
  • resort stays

Wikipedia's Manavgat article names Kumköy and Ilıca among the coastal villages it calls particularly lively. It lies on the coast north-west of the old town on the map, and Wikivoyage says the town's beach hotels stretch for up to 20 km on either side, so check the exact distance to the centre for any apartment you consider.

Stays in or near Kumköy

Kızılağaç and the east coast

  • beach
  • families
  • resort stays

Wikivoyage lists Kızılağaç among the beach-hotel areas east of the old town. It lies further along this coast on the map, so it suits guests who want a resort-style setting and are happy to travel into Side by dolmuş or taxi.

Getting around Side

Wikivoyage points long-distance travellers to Manavgat on the D400 coast highway: Manavgat Otogar is a short ride by bus, dolmuş or taxi from Side, and buses to Antalya start from Manavgat's dolmuş station. Wikipedia gives the distance from Antalya to Side as 78 km, and its Manavgat article gives about 75 km from Antalya city to the district. Plan your transfer in advance.

In Side, Wikivoyage describes the town itself as compact, with a walk of about 2 km from the bus station to the main antiquities and old town. It says dolmuşes connect the two beach strips to the town centre and that taxis are best booked through your accommodation. Wikivoyage describes the beach hotels as stretching for up to 20 km on either side of Side, so a dolmuş, taxi or hire car is needed to reach the ancient town from the far ends.

Living in Side for longer

For a longer stay, an apartment with a kitchen helps with self-catering: Wikivoyage advises that the supermarket nearest the bus station is a tourist trap, points to a cheaper one 200 m further west, and says other stores are mostly out in the residential districts inland. Wikivoyage says Manavgat is where buses and dolmuşes link to Side for long-distance travel, so larger shops there are easy to reach.

Wikipedia says archaeological excavations in Side have been going on since 1947 and that the Roman baths are now a museum with statues and sarcophagi, so there is plenty to see on rainy or cooler days. If you are staying for several weeks, read the long-stay accommodation checklist for what to confirm before you book.

When to visit Side

Wikipedia's Manavgat article gives the area a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) with very hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, and says the temperature rarely drops to freezing.

Check opening hours for the museum and the archaeological areas close to your travel dates.

Side is also an ancient city. Wikipedia says it was founded by Greek settlers in the 7th century BC, prospered under Roman rule, and now holds a temple of Apollo at the end of the peninsula, a theatre and a long aqueduct. This guide covers where to stay, how to get around and when to go. For nearby places see Turkey, including Manavgat, Antalya and Alanya, and read what an aparthotel is if the format is new to you.

Long-stay tips for Side

Of the 11 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 8 include some form of housekeeping and 9 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

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 44 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 Side?

The old town and peninsula suit first-time visitors who want the Roman sights on foot. Kumköy and the east coast suit beach holidays in resort areas, with a dolmuş or taxi into town.

How far is Side from Antalya?

Wikipedia puts Side 78 km from Antalya, and says it lies near Manavgat. Wikivoyage points long-distance travellers to Manavgat, from where it is a short ride by bus, dolmuş or taxi.

How do I get from Manavgat to Side?

Wikivoyage describes a short ride by bus, dolmuş or taxi from Manavgat to Side.

Is Side walkable?

Wikivoyage describes the town itself as compact, with about 2 km on foot from the bus station to the main antiquities and old town. Dolmuşes connect the beach strips to the town centre, and taxis are best booked through your accommodation.

What is there to see in Side?

Wikipedia lists the Temple of Apollo, a 2nd-century theatre, a long Roman aqueduct, an agora and the Roman baths, now a museum.

How many aparthotels are there in Side?

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

Do aparthotels in Side have kitchens?

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

Which aparthotels in Side have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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