Where Can I Stay in Ephesus?

Since the Ancient City of Ephesus is a very popular and important ancient city, many people may think of Ephesus as the name of a city or town. Ephesus Ancient City is located in Selçuk City, which is a part of Izmir province. Unlike big cities, Selçuk is a small city that is in touch with its own nature and resembles a typical Turkish village. The city of Selçuk is both close to Izmir and very close to Kuşadası, one of Turkey's favorite holiday destinations. If you want to visit the Ancient City of Ephesus and stay close to the Ancient City of Ephesus, you have many options. You can find many accommodation options according to your needs and desires.

The city of Selçuk has become a preferred city for accommodation due to its location and proximity to the Ancient City of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and other historical areas. Most of the hotels in Selçuk are boutique hotel style. These hotels are generally family-run, and if you stay in one of these hotels, you can feel the Turkish family structure and hospitality. However, if you want to swim and relax next to historical and archaeological sites, your choice should be Kuşadası.
Kuşadası is one of the popular holiday resorts in Turkey, only 20 minutes away from the Ancient City of Ephesus. You can find many different types of hotels and accommodation opportunities in Kuşadası. In addition to hotels with water parks and animation shows for families with children, there are also hotels in more central locations for adults only.

Another option is to stay in Şirince Village, which is 40 minutes away from Selçuk. Şirince village is a historical Greek village famous for its handmade products and fruity wines. You can find accommodation in boutique hotels here.

Another option is to stay in Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey. Izmir, which has a population of approximately 5 million, offers accommodation in many large and chain hotels. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Izmir to Ephesus Ancient City, but this time may vary depending on traffic.

The daily Ephesus Ancient City tour you will purchase from a travel agency will provide you with transportation as well as professional guidance services. Thanks to the proximity of the ancient city of Ephesus to different historical sites, you can expand your visiting areas and customize your tour day according to your wishes.