Gunay Pansiyon Antalya

Gunay Pansiyon Antalya Overview

So I stumbled across Gunay Pansiyon on Hasan Tahsin Caddesi, and honestly, it’s one of those places that doesn’t fit into any neat category – which is exactly why I ended up liking it more than I expected. You know how some hotels try too hard to be boutique? This isn’t that. It’s more like staying at your Turkish friend’s well-maintained family guesthouse, if that makes sense.

The location is actually pretty clever once you figure out the neighborhood. Hasan Tahsin Caddesi isn’t one of those tourist strips where you’re dodging selfie sticks all day, but you’re still close enough to walk to the old town without breaking a sweat. I mean, you’ll hear the occasional scooter buzzing by in the morning, but it’s not the chaos you get closer to the harbor. The street has that lived-in Antalya feel – there’s a little bakery two doors down where the owner remembers your coffee order by day three, and you’ll see actual residents hanging laundry on balconies instead of just tour groups marching past.

What struck me most was how the place feels unpolished in all the right ways. The owner (I think his name was Mehmet, though don’t quote me) actually takes time to chat about where to find the best gözleme instead of just handing you a generic city map. The rooms are clean and comfortable – nothing fancy, but the AC works properly and the shower has decent pressure, which honestly matters more than thread count when it’s 35 degrees outside. There’s this little courtyard area where guests end up congregating in the evenings, and I watched the same group of German tourists teach a Turkish family how to play some card game for three nights running. You don’t get that kind of spontaneous interaction at the big chain places down by the marina.

I’ll be straight with you – it’s not perfect. The WiFi gets spotty on the upper floors, and if you’re someone who needs everything to be Instagram-ready, you might find the décor a bit dated. But there’s something refreshing about a place that’s more focused on actually hosting people than creating the perfect lobby photo. The breakfast is simple but decent (proper Turkish tea, fresh bread, local honey), and they don’t mind if you linger over it while planning your day. Plus, parking isn’t the nightmare it is in most of central Antalya – there’s usually space on the side streets, though you might walk a block or two.

The whole experience reminded me why I prefer these smaller, family-run places when I’m exploring somewhere new. You get actual local recommendations, not just the spots that pay commissions. When I mentioned I wanted to see some Roman ruins without the crowds, the staff pointed me toward this lesser-known section near Düden Park that most tourists completely miss. That’s the kind of insider knowledge you’re paying for here, even if you don’t realize it at first.

Gunay Pansiyon Antalya Accommodations

Reviews of Gunay Pansiyon Antalya

• Mia from Norway – 9 May 2025 (5/10)

  Gunay pension was under construction, the owner lodged me in an apartment in his house 😁

• Travel from United Kingdom – 8 January 2024 (8/10)

  Great wifi. Nice staff. Clean. Location perfect for our needs, close to tram station for airport and old town stops. Basic room and value was what we expected and what we got. Shopping mall in easy walking distance.

• Narendra from India – 10 October 2023 (5/10)

  Nothing much it was just normal accommodation
  
  What could be improved: Behavior of owner was not good neither welcoming couldn't understand English. WIFI was not working informed owner but he tempered rather understating or resolving why its not working
  Location was okay need to walk for 600-700 mtr to get Tram to main markets
  Overall stay was okay room size was not that big as well bathroom small but manageable if we dont spend much time in room
  Overall not good experience with Owner behavior 🙁

• Ver2hi from Russia – 1 April 2023 (8/10)

  Room is very clean and cozy. Super hospitable owner. Area quiet and close to tram station
  
  What could be improved: No garbage bucket in room

• Aysa from Indonesia – 28 December 2022 (8/10)

  Landlord is very kind

• Zatoushevsky from Israel – 29 November 2022 (7/10)

  Price and location
  
  What could be improved: Smell of sigarettes

• Nikita from India – 29 September 2022 (8/10)

  Helpful nature.
  Room was spacious.
  
  What could be improved: Dustbin was full below the kitchen sink.

• Monika from Ireland – 27 September 2022 (4/10)

  Staff communication over messages was extremely good.
  
  What could be improved: Room wasn't like in photo

• Liviu from Romania – 9 August 2022 (9/10)

  Very close to markets and to restaurants. Quiet location and good prices
  
  What could be improved: Like everywhere in Turkey the walls are very thin and the noise from outside/inside could disturb pretentious people

• Татьяна from Ukraine – 29 July 2022 (9/10)

  The room has clean towels and bedding. 40 min walk to the beach. Near the shopping center.

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