Cicerone Apart

Cicerone Apart Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Cicerone Apart? Walking up to this place on Civelek Sokak, I was expecting another generic hotel tucked into Kaleiçi’s maze of streets – but honestly, this feels more like staying at a well-connected local’s apartment than some sterile accommodation. The building sits right in the heart of the old town, which means you’re literally a two-minute wander from those ancient Roman walls everyone posts on Instagram, but here’s the thing most people don’t realize – you’re also close enough to hear the call to prayer from Yivli Minare in the early morning, which sounds touristy but actually becomes this oddly comforting rhythm after a day or two.

The apartments themselves are surprisingly spacious (I mean, we’re talking actual living space, not those cramped European hotel rooms), and whoever designed them actually thought about how people live. There’s proper counter space in the kitchenette, decent water pressure in the shower, and – this might sound silly but it matters – enough outlets near the bed for your phone and whatever else you’re charging. The air conditioning works well too, which you’ll definitely appreciate if you’re visiting between June and September when Antalya turns into a beautiful furnace. I stayed during shoulder season and barely needed it, but having the option was reassuring. What really sold me though was the little balcony situation – not every unit has the same view, but if you’re lucky enough to get one facing the right direction, you’ll catch glimpses of the Mediterranean between the Ottoman-era houses, especially if you lean out a bit with your morning coffee.

The location is honestly the star here. Barbaros Mahallesi is one of those neighborhoods where you feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it. There’s this little bakery about fifty meters down the street where the owner doesn’t speak much English but makes these incredible börek that cost practically nothing – I ended up going there three mornings in a row. You’re also walking distance from Hadrian’s Gate (though honestly, everything in Kaleiçi is walking distance from everything else), and more importantly, you can easily duck out to the main part of Antalya when you want proper shopping or different restaurant options. The cobblestone streets can be a bit tricky with luggage, but that’s true anywhere in the old town. One heads up – parking is basically impossible around here, so if you’re renting a car, factor in walking a few blocks or paying for one of the lots near the marina. The 8.4 rating makes sense once you’ve stayed here; it’s not luxury exactly, but it’s thoughtfully done and the kind of place where small details actually work in your favor.

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Reviews of Cicerone Apart

• Brian from United Kingdom – 7 April 2025 (8/10)

  Ideall location & good staff but in apartment 1 some things didnt work properly & never got fixed….
  shame

• Tony from United Kingdom – 31 March 2025 (8/10)

  It was very old place and had a classic style , clean and tidy ,help was always on hand .. for the price you can’t go wrong..situated in a lovely town close to everything you would need

• Abbi from United Kingdom – 30 January 2025 (9/10)

  The host Semih, the company who provide the apartment and the cleaner were all very attentive and lovely – constant communication and checks happened. Plus they helped us to source taxis for better value too!
  
  The location was perfect! Very central in Antalya and within a hotel district, which has security gates stopping unauthorised vehicles coming through, so it's a really cool little district with small alleys, lots of restaurants, friendly people and cool venues.
  Cicerone Apart is situated right next to a small restaurant called Level. I wish I could've stayed longer purely to try more of their food! As they sell vegan and gluten free food only – and finding nice tasting food, which is safe for me allergies is normally a nightmare!
  It meant that we bought lots of food from supermarkets which were 5-10 minutes walk away (you have to walk through Hadrian's gate, which is cool). There are also small gluten free sections in the supermarkets too.
  
  Semih was also very helpful at ensuring they did not use fragranced products leading up to our arrival, as I have a parfum/fragrance allergy. This is another thing that's so difficult to find usually and I'm SO grateful!
  
  The apartment itself is small, but perfect sized for me and my mum.
  It's up some stairs and you have a locked downstairs gate, as well as a door key. So it feels safe – although the area feels very safe anyway!
  There is a huge bed in the main bedroom. Then the sofa in the lounge/kitchen area turns into a pull out bed, but my mum said it was comfy and big enough to sleep on without extending it.
  
  The kitchen is a kitchenette. You've got a kettle and two hobs, but one of the hobs doesn't get anywhere near as hot as the other, so cooking a proper dinner takes a bit of skill, but is definitely possible! There are a few saucepans/frying pans.
  
  The fridge is HUGE and has a little freezer section at the top.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom was acceptable and they made an effort to design it nicely. Although the shower door handle is broken from the inside, so you have to open it carefully. Plus there was a leak somewhere that caused a permanent puddle in front of the toilet/shower. Thankfully the cleaner brought us extra towels and a new floor mat!
  They supply the bathroom with toilet rolls and there is a cupboard with towels outside it too. Plus a little basket of wash stuff and a bathroom bin.
  
  I've reported these minor issues to them, so potentially they will be fixed in future and it would make sense that they could have been missed previously!
  
  Also there are few utensils however, so I would recommend maybe considering bringing some and also some kitchen roll/washing up cloth. Cutlery is enough for 2 people, but there is only 1 unbroken mug and small Turkish tea glasses/cups. Also only two plates, one bowl-plate, a glass platter-plate and a mixing bowl (which we used for washing up, because there was no plug); it was enough for me and my mum, who would wash up during and after every meal. There's no cooking utensils like spatulas, but there was a drying/ tea towel. There's also a small kitchen bin and Semih got the cleaner to come and empty the bins during our stay.

• Su from Singapore – 14 January 2025 (9/10)

  Private but close to the attraction. The apartment is very clean and well-maintained. The cleaning lady was extremely sweet and attentive.
  
  What could be improved: NA

• Yasmina from Mauritius – 29 September 2024 (9/10)

  The location is in the old town and close to the marina. The apartment is located in the little alleyways with many shops and eating places nearby.
  The team managing the apartment was very helpful and quick to respond for any of our issues. They ordered our taxi and agreed the price beforehand so made it easier for us.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom and kitchen are a bit dated and need some maintenance work and upgrading.

• Giorgia from United Kingdom – 14 September 2024 (9/10)

  I loved that the property was so close to everything and despite this was very quiet and no noise at night. Loved that there were so many cats around, especially one that we got very attached to😍 the stuff was available at all times via WhatsApp for everything we needed. Tunahan, especially was so kind and went to print our boarding passes which saved us as we didn’t know where to go! The property was equipped with AC and was working very well. Loved that they have cleaners who clean your room everyday! Really an amazing experience thanks to this place 🙏🏼
  
  What could be improved: Just one table we had wasn’t opening properly so it was a bit hard to eat and we had to eat in the table outside but apart from that everything else was great!

• Solène from France – 21 June 2024 (8/10)

  In the center, very close to Hadrian’s Gate and the marina.
  Good appartement.
  Very nice manager.
  Confortable bed.
  Good air conditioning (but not in the bedroom!)
  
  What could be improved: We heard all the noise from the street because we were at street level and the windows were not soundproof. We also always had to keep curtains closed which was not very convenient.
  
  The light in the bathroom was not good.

• Shruthi from India – 27 April 2024 (9/10)

  Location is the main highlight and very close to the main road to catch a tram/bus even. It's a homely feeling in the apartment. The assistance provided from the start to the end of the stay was commendable! Always available for any support needed and quick resolutions. This made our stay perfect. Thank you Semih for all the help provided with the facilities.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast is not included, this could add a lot of value if they can provide some basic cereal, eggs and milk.

• George from Malta – 19 October 2023 (9/10)

  Very nicely located in the centre but away from noises. The apartment was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful in suggesting were to go and were to eat at reasonable prices. There is a supermarket very close by. Please take cat food 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Kitchen is quite small not much area to cook and clean, but overall it was good enough!!

• Mohammad from Saudi Arabia – 29 September 2023 (9/10)

  It was spacious, the staff were friendly and helpful
  And the LOCATION is PERFECT like i spent 3 days without taking any Taxi
  
  What could be improved: The bed sheets and towles needs to be renewed
  Needs some funiture like a table in the living room and a trash can and maybe tissue boxes

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