This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Fethiye.
Fethiye is a spectacular port town on Turkey's southern "Turquoise Coast" and is full of history, great restaurants, markets, plus Fethiye hostels and hotels to cater to every budget. With so much to do in and around Fethiye, it's a perfect place to base yourself and explore this spectacular region.
Set on stunning, clear waters, this pretty, mid-size town is sure to charm everyone who is lucky enough to stay here. The lovely marina is the focal point of the town and has an abundance of restaurants and accommodation options from four- and five-star boutique hotels to Fethiye hostels with dorm rooms and even hammock space for rent.
The centrally located bus terminal has many accommodation options within walking distance as well as many Fethiye hostels located in the suburbs around the marina. Most hostels offer breakfast, free Wi-Fi and can help arrange tours, shuttles, and boat cruises in the region.
During the high season, which runs roughly from April to mid-October, Fethiye can become very busy, so it is a good idea to book your hostel before arriving to ensure you get a place to stay.
You can go snorkeling and parasailing in the near by village of Olludeniz in the morning and then set off on an amazing hike along the cliffs to explore the famous Lycian Way hike that begins in Fethiye and follows the coast for five hundred kilometres (three hundred ten miles) all the way to the city of Antalya.
Boat cruises are one of the favourite pastimes of travelers to Fethiye and can be an amazing way to spend a day or even a few nights cruising along the coast to spectacular spots such as Butterfly Canyon and Kas to snorkel or kayak amid ancient ruins.
It doesn't have to all be an adventure-activity trip to Fethiye; it's also a great place to kick your feet up, relax, and enjoy the pace of this beautiful spot. Whatever kind of trip you're planning, you'll find something for everyone in Fethiye!
Written by local enthusiast for Fethiye hostels
michael cowgill
