Selcuk Hotels

• error7zero
• Reviews: 5

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Urkmez Hotel: Best Breakfast In Town

Two minute walk from train station. Center of town. Rooms basic with nice touches. TV and A/C. Showers hot. Free internet, but don't hog it, others may be waiting. Hosts Jimy & Juju were excellent. Folks, they know why your are here. Ephesus. They were a mother load of helpful information. They can arrange a cab or you can walk (we did, the ruins were 20 minutes away). And don't forget the St. John's ruins in Selcuk itself.

Unique Quality: Breakfast amazing! Served on rooftop terrace with view of Selcuk Castle.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Namik Kemal Cad. No:20 PTT Karsisi - Selcuk
• Phone: 00 90 2328926312
• Website: http://www.urkmezhotel.com/
• Related to: Historical Travel, Archeology, Budget Travel
• Written October 4, 2009

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• nicolaitan
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Kirkince Evleri Hotel: Disappointment in Sirince

The Kirkinca Evleri was recommended to us by one travel agent and confirmed by a second as well as receiving some decent reviews on the internet. We were fully aware that lodgings in the Ephesus area were of limited quality, yet were still very disappointed by this facility.

The staff was largely limited to Turkish ( our problem, not theirs ) but were kind and solicitous and did their best to be helpful.
Sadly, the facility itself was the letdown. There is a difference between words like spartan and basic versus words like rundown and in poor repair. The single lightbulb in the bedroom could not disguise the aged furniture in suboptimal condition. The incongruous pink plastic bathtub had not been assembled properly and " black stuff " was present at the non-apposed margins. The bathroom also suffered from having only a single light bulb and the single electric outlet was in the bathroom with none in the bedroom. There was no shower curtain - we were not too happy about that until we saw that the room next door had no shower head (image 5 )( which may explain why the occupants left early in the morning after their arrival ). As advertised, there was indeed plenty of hot water. The electric heater took the chill out of the room, I suppose.

The copious breakfast presented us included at least 15 small dishes of condiments, vegetables, and unidentified spicy things, supplementing a basket of very decent bread. An omelet for two was too spicy to be eaten ( which may be the closest we came to non-tourist Turkish food or may just have been too over-spiced ). Service, as always here, was gracious. Breakfast was served in an elevated room which contained the only television we saw - limited reception quality, just a few stations. The dining area itself could have used a thorough cleaning.

We had the opportunity to check out a few other facilities in Sirince and found most in similar states of disrepair. We took the opportunity to discuss the hotels with our guide who stated that the Kirkinca Evleri was among the best choices in Sirince. Many people on the internet recommend Sirince as the best choice for lodging in the Ephesus area - despite the kindness of the hosts, we cannot agree. We would stay in one of the seaside resorts in Kusadasi or even in Izmir.

Unique Quality: The hotel staff garner this facility one more star than it might otherwise deserve.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Phone: 90 232 898 3733
• Written November 16, 2008

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• Snipernurse
• Reviews: 235

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Hotel Urkmez: Hotel Urkmez

I had an overall good experience at Urkmez. The owners are very friendly and helpful, they creative a very inviting and open atmosphere, it was really good for me since I was traveling alone. They try to organize a dinner with all their guests on the patio (for a cheap price) which enables you to meet other people. I met some great people, that was a blast! The location is good as well. Right in the middle of it all in Goreme, with, in my room at least, a view of St. Johns Basilica. The rooms itself are very simple and small, bathrooms are average clean, but it is a cheap stay. Trip advisor rates this lodging fairly high and I do as well. They don't try to pettle carpets on you, have books and internet. Feel confident you'll have a good stay. Check out the website for more info

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Website: http://www.urkmezhotel.com/photos.html
• Written June 6, 2008

My room that I had all to myself

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• valntino
• Reviews: 1

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• June.b
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Urkmez Hotel: Home-y & friendly!

Stayed here for 2 nights to see Ephesus and Pamukkale.

A good base to explore both Ephesus & Pamukkale is Selcuk and what better place to stay is - URKMEZ Hotel. 5 minutes walking from Selcuk bus station.

Urkmez is a budget hotel located in front of the Police Station and Turkiye Bank, ATM machines are left and right. The best inexpensive restaurant is beside the hotel.

CEM - the owner is a very charismatic guy, very helpful and active. Staff are so friendly and helpful, always available 24/7.

Simple but very neat rooms, white clean crisp sheets and clean towels. Clean bathroom/shower. No elevator though, so you have to walk up if your room is on the upper floor but no sweat. The view at the rooftop is really fantastic - St. John Basilica is in full view, it's a resto and a nice breakfast place during the summer (not in the winter).

Cem arranged for our day trip to Pamukkale, we joined a group in a minibus that took us to see the cotton castle & Aphrodisias. It was so convenient as the same bus picked us up later in the afternoon, cost was something like YTL 30 or 35, I forgot. But really worth it.

The breakfast is good too!

Fast Internet is free, you can download all your photos or burn it.

Upon arrival at the Selcuk bus station, proceed immediately at the Pamukkale bus office right at the station and tell them you have a booking at the Urkmez and they will gladly call the hotel, in just a couple of minute, the owner (CEM - pronounced "Jem") himself will pick you up.

Would highly recommend this place, you won't be sorry!

Note for CEM: if you happen to read this, sorry we forgot to handover the key to the room, nevertheless, I handed it over to the guy at the Pamukkale bus office. I hope he gave it back to you. Thanks again!

Unique Quality: Friendly people. Very Homey!

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Phone: 0090.232.8926312
• Website: http://www.urkmezhotel.com/
• Related to: Backpacking, Road Trip, Budget Travel
• Written January 18, 2007

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• JuneOwen
• Reviews: 1

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The Muses House Boutique Hotel: A hidden Gem

My husband and I have been coming to Turkey for 18 years and have stayed in loads of hotels especially around the Kusadasi area. This year we found a new boutique hotel. This beautiful hidden gem came as a shock to us. Its unlike anything I have experienced in Turkey before. The hotel is quite beautiful, it has six magnificant and luxurious suites filled with works of art and antiques from all over the world. The hotel is run by Stephen and Adrian two British lads together with Gurkan and his wife songule who have a flare for making anyone feel at home. It is a haven of peace as we lay by the beautiful pool swallows would come and fly down to drink from the pool, occassionaly hearing the bray of donkeys. What a refreshing change this hotel is close to all the superb archealogical sites of Ephesus, Selcuk, the shrine of the Virgin Mary and St John's Basilica only 8 Kms away. The bright lights of Kusadasi are just 11 Kms away and all accessible by local dolmush.

Unique Quality: The hotel is in a traditional mountain Turkish village hardly touched by tourists. The streets are narrow and you find yourself near the village square outside what looks like an ordinary Turkish village house which actually did worry us when we first arrived in the vilage as it is a working village. As we entered the hotel we were astonished by the tranquil beauty hidden behind the walls of the hotel. The first thing that hits you as you enter the hotel is a long entrance way covered in grape vines, bouganvillia and roses, opening out into the most magnificant pool courtyard with ancient Olive trees and beautiful sun terraces surrounding the swimming pool. There is a huge guest lounge leading from the pool courtyard which is filled with lovely furniture and antiques that I have never experienced in a hotel before. As you come out of the lounge you find yourselves in a hidden tranquil garden that the suites surround. The only word to describe this place is magnificant and we can't wait to go back.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Kirazli Koyu (Cherry Village), Aydin
• Phone: 00 90 256 667 11 25
• Website: www.museshouse.com
• Related to: Historical Travel, Luxury Travel, Archeology
• Written October 29, 2006

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• succotash
• Reviews: 5

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• Erol21
• Reviews: 1

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Honeysuckle House: Beautiful historic holiday accommodation

We arrived in the beatiful mountain village of Sirince after visiting the ancient city of Ephesus. It was getting late so we looked for somewhere to stay in the village. We followed the signs for Hanimeli Pansiyon (Honeysuckle House) up the cobbled lanes and steps of the old village. The house was set in a beautiful position near the old church in a quiet peaceful part of the village. We were met by a very friendly Turkish couple who run the b&b called Erdem and Doursan. They couldn't have been nicer - a real Turkish welcome. They showed us the house which is 200 years old and has been restored with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. There was no one else staying there that night so we chose the front double rooom which had a lovely view over the village and surrounding hills. The house has two double and one single. The house feels like a well looked after family home. The beds were new and comfortable and the linen new and clean. Erdem and Doursan made us Turkish tea and we sat out in the garden which was full of jasmine and honeysuckle. We spent the evening walking around the village which was beautiful.

Unique Quality: This house was a listed historic building and has loads of character and atmosphere. There are exposed wooden beams and wooden ceilings and all the doors and cupboards are carved from wood. Being up in the mountains meant it was cooler than down near the coast and we slept really well . It is very peaceful and completely quiet at night and waking up to the view of the mountains was spectacular.
The breakfast was a proper Turkish breakfast with the added novelty of the bread having just been baked in the village bakery.
It's very close to the historic site of Ephesus and the coast and yet has none of the over development of a tourist area. It has nice restaurants with wonderful views and cafes and some little shops and stalls. If we were to come back through here we would book beforehand.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Honeysuckle House, Sirince, Selcuk, Izmir, Turkey
• Phone: 0232 8983040
• Related to: Historical Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Hiking and Walking
• Written February 2, 2006

Garden of Honeysuckle House, Sirince

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• Tdiver
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Nisanyan evleri hotel: Sirince not Selcuk

Perched above the town this is a great place to get away from the madness of Kusadasi or the quieter Selcuk.The road up is unpaved so take care and there are no lights at night also it's narrow but you get the best views of the local area.Rooms are on the small side but the food,hospitality,general ambiance and views are more than enough to compensate.

Unique Quality: The views and the town will calm you down from nearby Kusadasi.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Address: Nisanyan Evleri Hotel , Sirince
• Phone: +90 232 898 32 08
• Website: www.nisanyan.com
• Related to: Budget Travel, Road Trip, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written January 30, 2006

Diningroom with a view

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