Casa Franco Old Town

Casa Franco Old Town Overview

First Impressions

Walking through the narrow cobblestone streets of Kaleiçi to reach Casa Franco Old Town feels like stepping back in time — and honestly, that’s exactly what you want when you’re staying in Antalya’s historic quarter. The hotel sits tucked away on Hesabcı Geçidi, which sounds intimidating but is actually just a charming little passage that locals use as a shortcut. You know what struck me first? How quiet it gets once you’re inside, despite being right in the heart of everything. The four-star property has this authentic Ottoman-era architecture that doesn’t feel like a theme park version — it’s the real deal, carefully restored with modern touches that actually work.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, you really can’t do better than this spot in Kaleiçi. Casa Franco Old Town is literally surrounded by the stuff you came to see — ancient Roman walls, the old harbor, and those winding streets filled with carpet shops and tea houses. What’s brilliant is that you can walk to Hadrian’s Gate in about three minutes, but you’re also close enough to the marina that you can hear the boats gently bumping against the docks. The location score of 9.5 makes total sense when you realize you’re basically living inside a historical monument, but one where you can still grab a decent coffee or find a pharmacy when you need it.

The Rooms

The rooms here strike that perfect balance between old-world charm and modern comfort — no small feat in a building this old. Stone walls and traditional Turkish textiles give you that authentic feel, while the air conditioning (trust me, you’ll need it in summer) and updated bathrooms keep things practical. I particularly appreciated the thick walls that keep the rooms cool during the day and surprisingly quiet at night, considering you’re in the middle of a tourist area. The windows open onto either the internal courtyard or the narrow streets, and there’s something genuinely romantic about falling asleep to the sound of footsteps on ancient stones.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast at Casa Franco Old Town is served in their courtyard, and it’s one of those continental spreads that actually feels thoughtful rather than just efficient. The halal options are well-integrated rather than feeling like an afterthought, which I noticed other hotels sometimes struggle with. Fresh bread, local cheeses, olives that taste like they came from someone’s grandmother’s tree — you get the picture. What I really liked was how they time the service so you’re not fighting crowds, and the staff seems to remember how you like your Turkish tea after just a day or two.

Why Guests Love It

Honestly, it comes down to authenticity without sacrifice. You’re staying in a genuinely historic building in the best part of Antalya’s old town, but you’re not roughing it or dealing with quirky plumbing that “adds character.” The couples who rate the location so highly (9.7 apparently) get it — this is the kind of place where you can wander out for dinner and stumble onto a hidden rooftop restaurant, then find your way back through lamp-lit streets that haven’t changed much in centuries. It’s upscale enough that you feel pampered, but intimate enough that it never feels impersonal or corporate.

Casa Franco Old Town Accommodations

Reviews of Casa Franco Old Town

• Nathalie from Netherlands – 5 April 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect staff, absolutely perfect

• Princess from Philippines – 11 March 2025 (9/10)

  the location of the hotel in the old city is great and convenient. tourist spots and restaurants are near. staff are kind and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: the shower takes too long to heat up.

• Anar from Kazakhstan – 7 March 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice place, sush friendly staff. Tasty food in the pizzeria.
  Good location: close to the sea, different cafe and restaurants, shops, Handian's Gate.
  
  What could be improved: There wasn't toothpaste)) But maybe I should have asked.

• Svetlana from Germany – 1 February 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was great
  
  The Location
  The bed is super comfortable

• Susan from United Kingdom – 9 January 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable beds. Plenty of hot water and a powerful shower.
  
  What could be improved: Tv didn't work, informed staff and it was repaired but then stopped working again.
  No wardrobe or hanging space in room.

• Geoffrey from United Kingdom – 7 January 2025 (8/10)

  Location, character and the included breakfast which was very good.

• Julien from France – 17 December 2024 (9/10)

  We had an amazing stay at Casa Franco. The staff was really nice (big up to Kadir with whom we have talked for a while and who was lovely with us), spoke fluent English, the breakfast was delicious, the room was incredible and the hotel perfectly located… and as we came out of season the price was incredibly cheap for this kind of quality. One of the best hotels we’ve been to in Türkiye !
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Nina from Russia – 7 November 2024 (9/10)

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Franco Old Town. The hotel is located in Old Town, walking distance to a lot of attractions and to the sea. For me it was important to be very near the sea. There are lots of restaurants on these pedestrian streets, so you have plenty of choice. We loved the breakfast every morning, delicious!!! I would also like to point out that we liked the soundproof windows. A/C worked fine, bathroom and toilet clean.
  
  Also we would like to recommend the restaurant – you get a 10% discount. We enjoyed the drinks and the food!

• Sofia from United States – 22 October 2024 (9/10)

  Amazing stay and super attentive and nice staff, we had a great time in Casa Franco! Is a very nice location and the food is delicious ❤️

• Csaba from Romania – 25 August 2024 (8/10)

  It was like in the pictures, nice old fashioned inn which included everything it promised, housekeeping every day with fresh towels and sheets, the air conditioner worked perfectly fine, the beach near it wasn’t my favourite but it was safe at least and indeed 3 minutes walk. Staff was kind although spoke very bad english but it wasn’t anything bothering. Overall I think the accommodation was worth the money.
  
  What could be improved: The breakfast was like in the pictures and it was delicious, but it was almost exactly the same every single time which became a bit unappetising after a week.
  The room includes a frige which was useful but i think if you leave the room with the keycard it shuts down and the freezer melts down with water accumulating on your food, very annoying.
  The restaurant below is one of the worst I’ve visited in Antalya. The meat was medium rare but absolutely unseasoned, burger was also tasteless and had a cracker like bun, tables are too small to eat comfortably and the waiter messed up our bill so I paid less than I was supposed to (I did not look at the bill at all so I didn’t know it) and ran after us in front of other guests and demanded me to pay the rest and made me like I was leaving without payment. Never had an experience like this.

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