AY OTEL 2

AY OTEL 2 Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to AY OTEL 2 on that little side street in Elmalı, I wasn’t expecting much from a 2-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you lower your expectations and just… see what happens. The building itself is pretty typical for this part of Antalya – nothing fancy, but it’s got that clean, no-nonsense vibe that actually works really well if you’re not trying to impress anyone on Instagram.

What really caught me off guard was how well they’ve got the basics figured out. I mean, the 8.1 rating isn’t just random numbers – these folks clearly know their neighborhood and their guests. The staff actually remembers your name after day one (which honestly doesn’t happen that often anymore), and they’ve got this way of giving you directions that makes you feel like a local instead of a tourist wandering around lost. The rooms are… well, they’re exactly what you’d expect for the price point, but everything works properly. Hot water shows up when you turn the handle, the AC doesn’t sound like a helicopter landing, and the beds are surprisingly comfortable – not luxury hotel comfortable, but the kind where you actually sleep well instead of tossing around all night.

Here’s the thing about staying in Elmalı though – you’re getting the real Antalya experience without the tourist trap pricing that hits you closer to the old town. There’s this little bakery about two blocks down that opens ridiculously early and makes these pastries that… well, let’s just say I ended up there every morning by day three. The neighborhood gets busy during the day but quiets down nicely in the evenings, so you can actually have a conversation without shouting. Parking isn’t the nightmare it is in some parts of the city, which if you’re renting a car, you’ll appreciate more than you think. The whole area feels lived-in rather than polished for visitors, which I actually prefer – you get those random conversations with shopkeepers and see how people actually go about their daily lives here. AY OTEL 2 fits right into that vibe – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does well enough that you’ll probably find yourself recommending it to friends who are looking for a decent place to crash without breaking their budget.

AY OTEL 2 Accommodations

Reviews of AY OTEL 2

• Julien from France – 10 May 2025 (8/10)

  Staff is nice and helpful we had an issue with the Wifi and they helped us to fix it.
  Room are nice and renovated
  Close to all location, public transportation.

• Victoria from United Kingdom – 13 April 2025 (7/10)

  Great location and central. Although the hotel is very basic, it was perfect for our needs and suited us
  
  What could be improved: A little noisy at times

• Thompson from United Kingdom – 17 December 2024 (7/10)

  location

• Caroline from United Kingdom – 25 November 2024 (8/10)

  Quiet at night and good location.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom needs a bit of an update.

• Maureen from United Kingdom – 20 November 2024 (8/10)

  Location is very good. Staff so kind and helpful. Very comfortable, clean bed. Hot showers. Hair dryer, kettle, towels, toiletries, air conditioning. En suite. For the money I was only hoping for a clean bed. This was a bargain. Xxx
  
  What could be improved: No lift. Bathroom was a bit frayed round the edges but clean.

• Елена from Russia – 19 November 2024 (8/10)

  The location is very good, as well as the price. The staff is so friendly. Thanks for letting us check in early!
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom needs renovation, but still everything was good and clean.

• B from United Arab Emirates – 12 November 2024 (8/10)

  Clean and tidy room, Great location

• Will from Canada – 10 November 2024 (7/10)

  Great location and easy access to the bus station and airport and tourist sites and shops. Bed was very comfortable and the shower worked well.
  
  What could be improved: The wifi was poor. This is likel;y due to my room being at the top of the hotel, but it wasn't great. Additionally, no lift. No big deal for me, I can lug my stuff up stairs, but for others this could be an issue.

• Muzammal from United Kingdom – 26 October 2024 (7/10)

  Very central. Good staff. Comfortable stay.
  
  What could be improved: Had to take stair with luggage.

• David from United Kingdom – 22 October 2024 (8/10)

  Good location for tourist in main part of old town Antalya. Rooms functional and clean. Helpful staff
  
  What could be improved: No lift so stairs to climb if in single rooms or top floors. Showers don't have doors or curtain so bathroom floors get slippery

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