Kaleiçi is a charming neighborhood in the heart of Antalya, famous for its historical houses where it’s nearly impossible to put your camera down.

In short: Kaleiçi isn’t a nature destination – it’s a place for relaxing, strolling, and soaking up the atmosphere. It’s also a major center of nightlife and social gathering, all year round – both in summer and winter. You’ll see just as many locals as tourists here.

📍 Top Places to Visit:
Hadrian’s Gate
Mermerli Beach
Clock Tower
Panoramic Elevator
Antalya Marina
Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum
Hıdırlık Tower
Karaalioğlu Park
Glass Terrace & Keçili Park

As soon as you pass through Hadrian’s Gate, you enter Kaleiçi. This historical district is known for its beautifully restored, colorful houses with courtyards and narrow streets. Some houses – especially the larger villas – have been converted into hotels and guesthouses, while others now operate as souvenir shops and artisan boutiques.

🚖 Transportation to Kaleiçi – How to Get There:
Kaleiçi is part of central Antalya and administratively belongs to the Muratpaşa district.

Approximate distances and travel times:
From Antalya Airport: 15 km / ~30 minutes
From Belek: 45 km / ~1 hour
From Kemer: 44 km / ~1 hour
From Olympos: 81 km / ~1.5 hours
From Alanya: 136 km / ~2 hours 10 minutes

You can reach Kaleiçi by landing at Antalya Airport and taking a HAVAŞ airport shuttle. The last stop is 5M Migros Shopping Mall in the city center. The journey takes around 35 minutes, depending on traffic. Return transfers to the airport are also available hourly from the same point.