🏛️ Kaleiçi – Old Town Antalya Guide 2025

Kaleiçi literally means “inside the castle” and refers to the old walled center of Antalya. Within its gates you’ll find:

• Roman and Seljuk-era walls and gates.
• Winding cobbled streets lined with Ottoman-era houses.
• Small boutique hotels, cafés and restaurants in restored buildings.
• Easy access down to the Old Marina (Yat Limanı) and boat tours.

It’s compact enough to explore on foot in a few hours—but many visitors end up spending the whole afternoon and evening here.

• 🧱 Hadrian’s Gate – iconic Roman arch at the main entrance, a classic photo stop as you enter the Old Town.
• 🗼 Clock Tower & Kale Kapısı Square – lively hub with shops, cafés and tram access.
• 🕌 Kesik Minare (Broken Minaret) – historic church-turned-mosque that reflects the city’s layered history.
• ⚓ Old Marina (Yat Limanı) – small harbor with boats, short cruises and great views over the gulf.
• 🏠 Restored Ottoman houses – many now home to boutique hotels, restaurants and charming cafés.

• 🚶‍♀️ Stroll the cobbled alleys and photograph doors, arches and wooden balconies.
• 🛍️ Shop for crafts – leather, pottery, handmade jewelry and traditional souvenirs.
• ⛵ Take a boat tour from the Old Marina to nearby beaches and coves (45–90 minutes, various options).
• 📸 Watch the sunset from the harbor walls or viewpoints overlooking the gulf.

• 🐟 Seafood restaurants by the marina – perfect for dinner with views over the harbor and boats.
• ☕ Charming cafés in Ottoman houses – great for Turkish breakfast, tea or coffee.
• 🍢 Traditional Turkish eateries in the alleys – kebabs, mantı, börek and more.

For a classic experience, try an early evening boat tour, then dinner in one of the restaurants overlooking the marina.

• 🎵 Small live-music bars tucked inside historic houses.
• 🥂 Restaurants with warm lighting & romantic courtyards.
• 🌙 Evening stroll around the marina with local vendors and street performers (in high season).

Nightlife here is more atmospheric than wild—think cozy bars, music, lights and sea views rather than giant clubs.

• 🚋 Tram: take the Antalya tram to Kale Kapısı or İsmetpaşa stations, then walk a few minutes to the Old Town gates.
• 🚌 City buses: many routes stop near Kale Kapısı Square.
• 🚖 Taxi/private transfer: from Lara, Konyaaltı or Belek hotels, expect about 20–45 minutes depending on traffic.

Streets inside Kaleiçi are narrow and often closed to through traffic—most visitors park or get dropped off outside the walls and walk in.

• 👟 Wear comfortable shoes – cobblestones, slopes and steps are common.
• 🕯️ Evening is magical for photography, but it can be busy in high season.
• 💳 Carry some cash for small shops and local snacks.
• 🅿️ Parking: car parks are available around the outer walls; inside streets are narrow and limited for cars.

• 🏖️ Mermerli Beach – small cove beach just below the walls, reached by steps from Kaleiçi.
• 🏛️ Antalya Museum – one of Türkiye’s best museums for Lycian, Roman and Byzantine artifacts (short tram/bus ride along the coast).
• 🌊 Lower Düden Waterfall – dramatic sea-cliff waterfall about 20–30 minutes away by car or tour.

👉 Browse Kaleiçi Antalya photos on Google Images

Look out for images of Hadrian’s Gate, the Old Marina at sunset and the narrow alleys with wooden balconies—these are the classic Kaleiçi scenes.

• 📝 Kaleiçi reviews: Tripadvisor – Kaleiçi
• 🚶‍♀️ Walking & boat tours: GetYourGuide – Antalya
• 🗺️ Area map: Google Maps – Kaleiçi Old Town