Marina Hostel, Antalya

Marina Hostel is a small, family-run hostel with only a small handful of rooms and beds. The owner speaks great English, and is helpful in providing tourist information. The hostel also has a tour booking desk providing tour options to nearby towns like Cirali, Kas, and Mt. Tahtali.

The Location

The hostel is located in Kaleiçi, the old town of Antalya, and is surrounded by historical buildings such as inns, churches, and more. The area is quiet in the day, but turns into a bustling town at night with bars and restaurants at every turn of the corner. However, guests can rest assured that the hostel is located in a quiet corner of the town and is not affected by the loud music from the bars.

Guests coming from Antalya airport can pay to take a taxi or the local bus. The local bus brings passengers to ANKAMall, which is a fifteen-minute walk away from the hostel; you can get bus tickets on board the bus from the driver.

Guests should also note that, being located in Kaleiçi, the hostel is a thirty-minute bus ride away from the main bus station of Antalya. Hence, guests catching early buses or those who are only stopping by for a short transit may want to consider booking a hostel nearer to the bus station.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Hostel rooms are small but clean, and there are numerous charging points all around the room. There is no free breakfast, and lockers are not provided. Fast and stable Wi-Fi is available for free both in the common area and also in the rooms.

There is only one communal en suite bathroom with a single cubicle. The bathroom is small, but it is clean and equipped with hot showers. Free towels and shower gel are also provided.

Common Spaces

The main reception area is equipped with numerous sofas and dining tables. Guests also have access to seats in the outdoors. Guest also have free access to magazines and useful books such as Kate Clow's "Guide to Lycian Way," a one-hundred-fifty-kilometer hike nearby the city of Antalya.

Summary

With great service and facilities, Marina Hostel is a great choice for travelers who would like to explore the old town of Antalya. However, guests who are catching the bus may want to choose a hostel nearer to the bus station. Guests on a budget should also note that Marina Hostel is slightly more expensive than other hostel options available in Antalya, and may want to consider cheaper hostels instead.