Hotel Mille Kaleiçi

Hotel Mille Kaleiçi Overview

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places in Antalya’s old town, but Hotel Mille really caught me off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. You know how Kaleiçi can feel touristy and overdone sometimes? Well, this little gem on Seferoğlu Sokak manages to feel completely authentic while still being, honestly, pretty luxurious. The building itself is this beautifully restored Ottoman house, and when you first walk through those heavy wooden doors, there’s this immediate sense of stepping back in time. The stone walls are thick enough that you actually can’t hear the bustle from Barbaros Boulevard, which is saying something if you know how lively that area gets during summer evenings.

What really sets this place apart – and I’m not just saying this – is how the owners have managed to preserve the original character without making it feel like a museum. The rooms have these gorgeous arched ceilings and original stonework, but then you’ve got modern touches that actually make sense, like really good Wi-Fi and air conditioning that works quietly. I stayed in one of the courtyard-facing rooms, and honestly, having morning coffee while listening to the fountain was worth the trip alone. The staff here knows the neighborhood inside and out, too – they pointed me toward this tiny lokanta just two streets over that I never would have found otherwise, and it ended up being one of my best meals in Turkey.

Here’s the thing about the location that most people don’t realize until they’re actually walking around: you’re literally a three-minute walk from Hadrian’s Gate, but tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with tour groups at 7 AM. The narrow streets can be a bit tricky if you’re arriving by car (I’d recommend having them arrange airport pickup – they work with a driver who knows exactly how to navigate the old town’s maze), but once you’re settled, everything is walkable. The marina, Mermerli Beach, all those rooftop restaurants overlooking the Mediterranean – it’s all right there. I mean, you could easily spend days just wandering and discovering little corners of Kaleiçi you didn’t know existed. The hotel maintains that 9.2 rating for good reason, and after staying there, I get why it doesn’t need an official star rating – it’s doing its own thing, and doing it really well.

Hotel Mille Kaleiçi Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel Mille Kaleiçi

• Juri from Germany – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful old charming bulding, perfectly located in the old town
  Very welcoming and kind hosts
  Clean rooms with good working air conditioning and refrigerator
  Good value for money
  Free entrance to the sand beach when staying in the hotel (ca. 25 minutes away by taxi)

• Annette from Australia – 27 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location in the Old Town; beautiful, old house with parking. Lovely stay at Mille Kaleici.

• Siu from Hong Kong – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

  A lovely and spacious room. Excellent location in the old town. The staff are friendly, especially Arda, who cares so much about the hotel guests and gives immediate response to any request.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Ariane from Switzerland – 22 May 2025 (9/10)

  The warmest welcome we've received with a complimentary Ottoman coffee and short intro about the historic building. This beautiful historic family house has only 3 rooms. Our honeymoon room was very comfy and clean. Location is great as it's further away from the noisy restaurants and bars closer to the sea. Free street parking. They also shared great suggestions of restaurants with us and accommodated our request for an extra comforter perfectly. The complimentary Ottoman coffee was also offered when we left.
  
  What could be improved: Very close to a beautiful mosque, which made the muezzin call early morning very loud.

• Samia from United Kingdom – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

  Historical and boutique. Unique experience.
  
  What could be improved: Walls very thin- expected as historic building

• Hsin from United States – 15 April 2025 (10/10)

  Very cute historical house. The host is very knowledgeable. He served us ottoman coffee and told us the story of the house. The room is very cute and comfortable. Location is right in the old town. The only concern is a little difficult to drive in the small streets.

• Bev from Canada – 9 April 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent location in the heart of the old city, near all amenities but far enough away from the night life to be very quiet in the evening , with wonderful ambiance, tastefully designed rooms, and very conscientious hosts attentive to all needs, sincerely dedicated to implementing green environmental practices and state of the art technology while also respecting the authenticity of this beautiful historic building.

• Valery from Russia – 5 March 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing administrator showed the hotel, told its story and made us Turkish tea as we arrived at the hotel. The terrace is small, but really cosy. The view from the balcony at our room was amazing! We really enjoyed our stay

• Matthew from United States – 25 February 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful Ottoman era house located in the heart of the old city. Arda, the host, was most accommodating and certainly made our stay much more memorable!

• Monet from South Africa – 10 February 2025 (10/10)

  Exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff! and a beautiful historic room we stayed in. We will definitely be staying longer in the future.

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