74 Otel

74 Otel Overview

You know what’s funny about finding 74 Otel? I actually walked past it twice before realizing this narrow building tucked along Namık Kemal Bulvarı was the place I’d booked. It’s one of those spots that doesn’t scream “hotel” from the street – which honestly turned out to be exactly what made it special.

The thing about this area is you’re really in the thick of things without being touristy-thick, if that makes sense. Namık Kemal is this busy boulevard that locals actually use, so there’s always something happening – street vendors setting up in the mornings, the occasional call to prayer echoing from nearby mosques, that sort of authentic city rhythm you don’t get in the resort zones. The building itself is narrow and tall, squeezed between other structures in that distinctly Turkish urban way, and once you’re inside it feels almost like a secret. Each floor has just a couple of rooms, so it never feels crowded or impersonal like those massive chain places.

What struck me most was how the owners (I’m pretty sure they live on-site) actually seemed to care about getting the details right. The rooms aren’t huge – I mean, this is a converted building, not some purpose-built resort – but everything feels thoughtfully chosen rather than just ordered from a hotel supply catalog. The bathroom had this interesting mosaic work that looked hand-done, and the bed was actually comfortable, not just Instagram-pretty. You can hear some street noise during the day, but it dies down at night, and honestly the sounds of the neighborhood kind of added to the whole experience of staying somewhere real rather than some sanitized bubble. Parking was trickier than I expected – the street gets pretty packed, and you might end up walking a block or two, but that’s just city life in Antalya. The check-in was refreshingly personal too; instead of that scripted hotel welcome, it felt more like being welcomed into someone’s home who happened to run a very well-organized guesthouse. They knew the neighborhood inside and out – pointed me toward this little bakery around the corner that I never would have found otherwise, and gave me actual directions to places instead of just handing over a tourist map. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re experiencing Antalya as a temporary local rather than just passing through as a tourist, which I guess is what you’re really paying for at a boutique spot like this.

74 Otel Accommodations

Reviews of 74 Otel

• Neil from Australia – 28 May 2025 (9/10)

  This is a very interesting hotel, set up with decor just like it would have been in 1974 – very retro. The rooms are large, very clean, remarkably quiet and the bed extremely comfortable. It is located right on tram line 1 that goes to the old town and on to the airport – tap your visa card for 33TL and you're there (cheapest airport transfer in the world!). It is only two stops in the other direction to the bus station.
  I can't say enough about the hotel staff. We had an illness and a number of travel issues to resolve and the staff were exceptional in helping us, well beyond what might be expected. Thank you.
  74 Otel is great value and suited to an extended stay. We would love to come back.
  
  What could be improved: It is a little out of the old town but access is terrific.

• Jiří from Czech Republic – 16 May 2025 (9/10)

  everything
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Sejah from Finland – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very tidy and clean room with balcony to garden. Decoration of the interior was retrospiritive and inspirative; much better than the photos look like. Very friendly and helpfull staff. Location near the bus station was perfect for us. We'll be back.

• Briansolar1 from United Kingdom – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely hotel, full of character, near to the bus station and beside a park. Nice friendly, helpful staff, good breakfast and liked the cinema themed rooms. Recommended!

• Aleksei from Poland – 8 March 2025 (8/10)

  Very nice staff, helped us a lot
  
  What could be improved: When I was ordering this room it was written that airport transfer is included in booking price, and it was the only reason I chose this hotel. But when I asked to organise the transfer, I was told that they never provided such service for free, and I need to pay additionally quite a big sum.

• Mohd from United States – 23 January 2025 (7/10)

  Beautiful location. Near bus and tram stops.
  
  What could be improved: Shower old style and wet floor in the bathroom.

• Albina from Russia – 7 June 2024 (8/10)

  The hotel is stylish and nice overall, in a nice park, pretty easy to navigate, close to tram stop to the airport and to the bus station
  
  What could be improved: The room is only suitable for couples, not families, the couch is not meant for sleep. They brought us an extra bed which took all the space in living area

• Vladimir from Georgia – 23 May 2024 (9/10)

  A brand new stylish hotel in a fabulous park with lots of things to look at. Room was clean and cozy. A good delicious breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Since the hotel is new, there was a bit of unpleasant smell in the bathroom from the showers' draining hall, we were offered a room change, but it had the same issue. This moment should be fixed somehow by hotel owners.

• Pavel from United Kingdom – 22 May 2024 (7/10)

  Stuff was friendly.
  
  What could be improved: Wifi was bad.

• Nikolay from Georgia – 20 April 2024 (9/10)

  Fresh hotel with interesting design, good breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Our room had odour of smoking, and guest wifi didn't work

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