Picolo recommends · Hotel in Antalya, Turkey
Akra Hotel
From the balcony you look across the bay to the Taurus Mountains, and below you the terraces step down to platforms over clear water.
Akra stands on the limestone cliffs just east of Kaleiçi, the walled old town. Instead of a beach, the hotel has terraces and pools that drop towards the water, ending in platforms where you climb straight down into the sea.
Plenty of rooms come with a balcony facing the bay, with the Taurus Mountains lined up on the far side. The old town is a short ride away, so dinner in the lanes and a morning swim fit into the same day.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Akra Hotel
Akra gives a first visit to Antalya both halves of the trip: a city with history close by and a hotel that feels like a resort. Couples who want to mix sightseeing with swimming will find the balance easy.
If you picture sand between your toes, this is the wrong address. Swimming here means ladders, platforms and pools, which suits confident swimmers better than families with small children. Bring water shoes for the rocks.
What you get
- Pools on terraces above the sea
- Bathing platforms on the cliffs
- Many rooms with balconies over the bay
- Views to the Taurus Mountains
- Short ride to the old town
A day at Akra Hotel
- Morning
- A swim from the platforms while the water is still and clear.
- Midday
- Shade on the terraces with a book and the bay below.
- Afternoon
- A taxi into Kaleiçi for the lanes and the old harbour.
- Evening
- Back on the balcony as the mountains turn pink.
Location
Antalya, Turkey
Open in MapsQuestions about Akra Hotel
Does Akra Hotel have a sandy beach?
No. Akra is on the cliffs, and you swim from platforms on the rocks or in the hotel pools. The water below is clear and deep.
How far is Akra Hotel from the old town in Antalya?
Akra lies just east of Kaleiçi, a short taxi ride away, so evenings in the old town are easy to combine with days at the hotel.
Do the rooms at Akra Hotel have sea views?
Many rooms have a balcony looking out over the bay towards the Taurus Mountains. Ask for a sea view when you book if it matters to you.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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