Hotel 1207 Special Class

Hotel 1207 Special Class Overview

You know what? I almost walked right past Hotel 1207 Special Class the first time I was looking for it on Kocatepe Sokak. It’s tucked into this narrow street in Kaleiçi in such an understated way that you’d think it was just another restored Ottoman house – which, honestly, is exactly what makes it so charming. The entrance doesn’t scream “hotel” at you, and I mean that in the best possible way. Once you step inside though, you immediately get why this place has that 8.6 rating and why they don’t bother with the whole star system thing. It’s one of those boutique spots that’s doing its own thing, and doing it really well.

The location is actually perfect if you want to feel like you’re staying in old Antalya rather than some generic hotel district. You’re literally in the heart of Kaleiçi’s winding cobblestone streets, surrounded by those beautiful restored houses with their wooden balconies and stone walls. I could walk to Hadrian’s Gate in about three minutes, and the marina is just down the hill – super easy to find your way around once you get oriented. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re so central. The thick walls of these old buildings really do their job, and the narrow streets don’t get much traffic anyway since most of it’s pedestrian-only in this part of the old town.

The rooms have this really nice balance of historical character and modern comfort that’s hard to pull off. My room had these gorgeous high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, but the AC worked perfectly (crucial in Antalya summers, trust me), and the bathroom was completely updated with a rainfall shower that actually had good water pressure. The staff genuinely seems to care about the place – when I mentioned I was trying to find a good spot for breakfast that wasn’t touristy, the front desk guy drew me a little map to this local place near Üçkapılar that ended up being amazing. They’re not trying to upsell you on tours or restaurants where they get kickbacks, which was refreshing. I will say the WiFi can be a bit spotty in some rooms – seems to depend on which side of the building you’re on – but honestly, when you’re wandering around Kaleiçi’s ancient streets and popping into those little tea gardens, you probably won’t mind disconnecting for a while. If you’re looking for a pool or gym, this isn’t your place, but if you want to stay somewhere that feels authentically Antalya and puts you right in the middle of the most beautiful part of the city, Hotel 1207 gets it right.

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Reviews of Hotel 1207 Special Class

• Mateusz from Poland – 27 May 2025 (9/10)

  Our stay at the hotel was very pleasant. The breakfasts were tasty and varied. The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Everything was of a high standard. I highly recommend this place

• Lana from Norway – 16 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very beautiful and charming hotel in the old town. Perfect location. Central. With everything you need close by. Very polite and nice staff. Breakfast is nice. You can order omelette if you want. Very beautiful garden where you can relax and enjoy coffee and sun.

• Andres from Estonia – 2 March 2025 (9/10)

  Location – Old town centre, staff, clean, city noise not disturbing
  
  What could be improved: Window of the room did not shut correctly 🙂

• Beryl from United Kingdom – 4 February 2025 (9/10)

  Location is perfect for exploring the old town.
  
  What could be improved: Room 212 lacked light although two windows the curtain had to be closed in one window to maintain privacy.

• Sarah from United Kingdom – 4 January 2025 (8/10)

  Very beautiful building
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Katie from Ireland – 31 December 2024 (9/10)

  Great location.
  Room very comfortable.
  Amene on Reception very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Bring earplugs, noisy at night making sleep difficult.

• Anasatasiia from United Kingdom – 23 December 2024 (9/10)

  The staff was amazing and very helpful!
  
  What could be improved: Nearby bar was quite lively till late, so it was a bit noisy

• Sharukh from United Kingdom – 22 December 2024 (9/10)

  The property was clean, very aesthetic and well-equipped. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially Nouman. They also courteously upgraded us to a deluxe suite which was fantastic – staff made some really nice origami with our towels which we looked forward to every return to the hotel. We always felt safe once we were back at our hotel.

• Santiago from Spain – 24 November 2024 (9/10)

  Everything was perfect.

• Rea from United Kingdom – 5 November 2024 (8/10)

  The location is convenient in terms of restaurants and all modes of transportation.
  
  The staff members were quite pleasant.
  
  Felt the ottoman-era vibes with the spectacular build of the house.
  
  What could be improved: Noticed a bit of mold by the sink. Television was poorly placed…
  
  Not flexible with early check-in. It had to be 14:00 however we waited a little bit longer since cleaning wasn't finished.

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