Turkey Travel Forum

Hi. Ive been to Side many times before (over 20) and I am flying out on the 25.07 for 2 weeks with my friend. I always tend to stay in the walls of side, so im looking for somewhere to stay thats not too expensive. Has anyone got a contact email address etc for rooms in side of Side. I have contacted a couple of friends who have given me prices but I am going with a friend who has never been before so would like to stay somewhere different.xx

Ho can I get to :Antalya-Alanya yolu Havalimani karsisi Antalya?
We r i Aydinbey King' Hotel near the beach.

Hi...

Me and 3 of my friends are going to turkey in august. We have some problems in deciding were to go. I have been to Alanya once before, therefore I would like to see a new place. And I liked the idea of Antalya, as we want to do others things than only going to the beach (shop, nightlife, boatours, rafting, aquapark and other activities).
But then I got a call from my sister, who is currently in Side, saying many said they prefer Side over Alanya and Antalya...

One other quesion. I was wondering if there are balconies on this laguna hotel? and if there isn't any beaches closer than 2 km away?
I found this one hotel in Anatalya at the adress:
Bahcelievler Mah. Teomanpasa Cad. No 53 07100 Antalya
this webside is in norwegian, and I found no language switch for it, but u can see the location on the map on the site
http://www.detur.no/catalog.cfm?nSupplierId=252&nHotelNo=20622&nonlinecatalogueNo=15102

If anything is unclear just let me know...

Hello...

Can anyone tell me what the cost is of some items just to give me an idea of it's prices in T. Lira?

For example, how much is a can of coke or how much does a postcard cost in Lira please?

Are there souvenir stalls outside where the Library of Celsus is located? In case we need bottled water, how much do these cost at this area?


Thank you very much.

Where should I stay? Looking for a fun part of the city and a decent hotel.

Hotel recommendations? mid-range, B&B, or Hostel...

Restaurants?

Things to do?

Thanks in advance.

hi all
i recently posted a similar question regarding tourist visa entry from the uk to turkey
as i live in Scotland i am finding it hard to locate some "English" £10 for entry .
is it possible for me to pay this "TAX" with Euros or Dollars or do i still need to use "Bank of England" £10 when i enter from the UK?

please help soon as i travel tomorrow!!!!!
marc

anyone tell me the best way to get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to sultanahmet area using public transport, journey time and costs.

many thanks

Hi,

I am travelling with my wife and 2 children to Alanya this summer and am thinking of taking a bus trip to Beirut while in Alanya. Does anyone know if there is a bus leaving from Antalaya to Beirut or Alanya to Beirut?

Cheers

My fellow bloggers, I am Flying to Turkey on the 5th of August and So far I don't know much about Turkey. I am more into Nature (the Sea, the Sun) than History (the Mosque, the Church). And I want to spend my two weeks as a Localite. Lütfen tell me anything/everything you can about how I can make this happen.
Tesekkur ederim!

Is it possible to go there any time of night and after which time will it be unsafe?
Also can we take a taxi from somewhere instead of the long ferry ride to Anadolu?

If the choice is between \
a) spending a day in Edirne
b) spending a day taking the ferry to Anadolu Kavagi
which is the best way of spending the day?
sadly have to leave tomorrow so there will be no time to do both!

Hi!
This time I have some questions about the Eyup area.

1. Which is the fastest and most economical way of reaching eyup from eminonu? Ferry or bus (which number)?

2. How far are different sites like Abu Eyup Ansari's
tomb, cable car ride, Minaturk, Chora church and the Dolphinarium from each other? In which order should we visit them?

3. Can we cover all these EASILY in one day? How long do we need to spend in each?

4. What are entrance charges of Chora church and do these include Kariya museum?

THANKS

I will be going to Bodrum/Gumbet later this year. Can anyone tell me if there are hire shops that rent buggies out? By buggy I mean motor vehicle not a baby pram. Been to Greece last few years and buggy rentals are all over and wondered what the situation is in Bodrum as we like to go a run out on one now and again.Many thanks.

Hi!

Please help me out with this one.

During my 10 days stay in Istanbul I want my family to savour unique turkish fastfoods for lunch every day.I want to stay within a budget of 3-7 liras/ person.I have already discovered:

1.fish sandwitches

2.pides

3.lahamcuns

4.kumpirs

5.donors (varieties?)

6.gozlemes (varieties?)

7.mezes (varieties?)

8.wraps(varieties?)

Kindly give more suggestions and inform about the best varieties of the above. Also tell me the best place to get them in Istanbul, specially in Eminonu.

Thanks

Hi Just about to book a short break to Marmaris for 4 Nights. 2 adults and two children aged 5 and 3. can someone please recommend a hotel situated near the beach and where all the shops and restaurants are within working distance from hotel. Also how long will the transfer take from the Airport?

Hi
Any advise on great spots to take unhindered photos of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia would be appreciated. I am looking for locations up high with clear sight lines that would give well composed photographs.
Balconies from restaurants maybe? Maybe hotel balaconies where we could have a drink and watch the sunset while taking pics?
Thanks all.
Doug

Hi, I am arriving in Malatya sunday 28 june 2009.
Someone can give me tips on cheap but clean hotels in centre, please?
Also.. anyone knows the timetable for buses to Darende?
Thank you :)

Can anyone suggest best ways to get to Swissotel on Bayildim Cadessi from the airport, and the costs of each? Not able to find any current information.

Also, I read that a cruise to Anadolu Kavagi will take 5 hrs round trip - we want to go direct so is there another way to get there quicker?

Also where are the best kept secrets of Beyoglu - somewhere that I won't read about in a guidebook?
Finally, anywhere that does great chocolate/Turkish delight, and anywhere I can get a personalised cake made?

Thanks in advance

Hi!

As my Istanbul tour is getting closer I seem to be bombaring you all with questions.

First please tell me whether I should use the Turol service or the one from Eminonu?

Which is cheaper, more comfortable and less crowded?

Second tell where we should get off ?

We shall be travelling with 2 babies so would it be wise to do a two way trip or one way?

If oneway then how should we get back to Eminonu?

Thanks for the fantastic feebacks!

Hi!
Can fellow travellers inform me about the following:

1.What is the most comfortable and cheapest way of going to Princess Islands from Eminonu?

2.What does it cost?

3.What is the price of the longway tour of the fayton?

4.How many people can sit in one fayton?

Thanks

Hi, A very small question .... I will be visiting Istanbul for a few days in July and my travel agent has given me an option to choose between Dedeman, Movenpick and Conrad Hotels? Appreciate if any local can assist me in deciding as to which Hotel should I select :)

Thanks and look forward to hearing a response soon.

Hi!
If any of you vt members have visited Ortakoy on a Sunday please pinpoint all the things one should see, buy or eat overthere.

Also give the precise directions of getting there from Eminonu, if we use the tram/train or the bus.

I have teenage daughters. What can they buy there?
I pesonally love painting and sketches done by novices. Can we get some there?

My forthcoming trip in July is shaping up very well because of wonderful feedbacks from the forum contributors.

hi
what is the the best/most efficient way to obtain tickets (in advance?) to the harem in Topkapi?
thanks
doug

Is there a nude beach in Istanbul? What are the criteria to enter into these beaches? Should I also be nude to enter there? Is it allowed for the signles?

Just booked a late deal for 9th July.. apartments are called SEDA APARTMENTS.
Look like they are off YUNUS NADIR BOULEVARD and ISMET KAMIL ONER AVENUE,so any local information please.
1. Where to eat out at night .local? NOT interested in any tourist food.
2. Nearest supermarket / or just market day.
3. Nearest beach worth visiting
4. anything else that 2 mid 40's might like to do

Hi,
I shall be visiting Istanbul in July for 10 days and my stay would be at Hotel Erboy in Ebusaud Cadd.

Please advise which are the best two of each:

1. Mosques

2. Churches

3. Museums

4, Palaces

5. Malls

6. Bazaars (maybe Grand and Egyptian?)

7. Cruises(maybe Bosphorus and Princess Island?)

8. Modern streets.

Anxiously awaiting your replies

Are there maps for hiking available?
Are there loops (hiking) possible?
Are there marked paths?
Do I really need a compass there?

I have been in Bodrum for summer vacation and I really enjoyed:
the picturesque town
the idyllic scenery
the beaches and day cruises
the excursions I did up to Ephesus and Pammukale...

So what would you suggest as an alternative to Bodrum which will has the same qualities but it will allow me to discover a different place?
Thanks!

Hi All!
Coming across Turkey by kayak last year I only made it to Gazikoy near Tekirdag. I will be completing my trip this year but need some help with possible accommodations. There are places to stay in Sarkoy, I guess, and I know there are in Gelibolu and Ecebat but what about Ulgarderekoyu or Kazanagzi? I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a room or even a campground would do. Otherwise I will have to rough camp. Anyone with any ideas? Thanks in advance.

My wife and I will be wanting to get from Sabiha Goken Air port to the city center what are my options and can you please recomend some budget accomidation close to the attractions, I would like to thank you in advance for you help
Rob and jill