Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Temple of Apollo and Athena which includes heritage architecture
Temple of Apollo and Athena which includes building ruins
Temple of Apollo and Athena which includes building ruins
Temple of Apollo and Athena which includes a ruin
Temple of Apollo and Athena which includes a ruin

Side is situated 230 miles (370 kilometers) south of Ankara, the national capital, and 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Antalya.

Side Museum and Side Theater are some of the attractions to do and see within here.

See why Antalya - Mediterranean Coast is so beloved by travelers, by taking to the road and experiencing the cornucopia of cultural and scenic attractions surrounding Side. While in the region, visit the Side Theater and Side Museum in and around Manavgat, about 4 miles (6 kilometers) to the west of Side.

Approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) to the east of Side is Alanya, a regional city where you'll find Konakli Mosque, Alanya Aquapark and Alanya Lunapark. Damlatas Caves, Alanya Archeological Museum and Alanya Castle are also well-worth a visit before returning to Side.

Antalya - Mediterranean Coast is a great destination for those with a passion for open-air museums, gardens and open-air exhibits. When the weather's less than perfect, don't worry, Antalya - Mediterranean Coast features a number of popular art museums and history museums, that will keep you entertained.

Holidays to Side are an excellent place to participate in a number of city walking tours and guided nature walks. No getaway is complete without a good dose of relaxation. Shore fishing is one of the ways they relax here. Here and beach combing is another.

All good things come to an end, but be rest assured, when you're ready to leave Side, you'll have many special photos and memories to remember your time here.

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Where to stay in Side

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Kemer Mahallesi

3/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the spas in Kemer Mahallesi, and Roman Aqueduct is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Kemer Mahallesi
Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Bingesik Mevkii Kumkoy Yolu, Manavgat, Antalya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹20,060 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
₹20,060
₹22,859 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Side Harbor and Manavgat Falls are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
"Great property and fantastic team!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Prive Suite Side & Spa Hotel

Prive Suite Side & Spa Hotel

Side, 1055th Street No:10, Manavgat, Antalya
The price is ₹8,513 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹8,513
₹9,535 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Side Harbor and Manavgat Falls are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Brand new Apart hotel (2025) in excellent location
"Having visited Side many times over 15 years we prefer aparthotels and stayed in most of the best so excited to try a new"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Prive Suite Side & Spa Hotel
Summer Rose Hotel

Summer Rose Hotel

fatih sultan mehmet blv.Summer Rose Otel, b/blok no 57, Manavgat, Side
The price is ₹3,178 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
₹3,178
₹3,579 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (137 reviews)
"A nice little hotel on the outskirts of Side, but not far from the harbour and ruins. Very friendly front desk staff. Decent size room with sunny little balcony. Excellent valus for money."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024

Summer Rose Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tropic Beach Club Side

Tropic Beach Club Side

Sarmasik Sokak No. 8, Manavgat, Antalya
Stay at this aparthotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Side Harbor and Manavgat Falls are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (36 reviews)
Feels like a small family hotel. The Staff is very
"We really enjoyed our stay. We stayed for 9 days. I travelled with my father who does not walk very well, and everybody at the hotel helped us with everything. A huge Thank You to Ali and Umut for being the kindest and most helpful people we have ever met. You really made our stay special."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Tropic Beach Club Side
Un Side Apart Hotel

Un Side Apart Hotel

Yali Mahallesi 1098 Sokak No 3, Manavgat/Side, Manavgat, Side
Stay at this aparthotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Side Harbor and Manavgat Falls are located ...
6.4/10 (40 reviews)
"This hotel by the looks is a family run hotel they were very friendly and the location was lovely and quiet. Facilities were great for self-catering everything you need for what it is the price was brilliant and the hotel room was bigger than expected with a huge balcony and a lovely view to go with ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2024

Un Side Apart Hotel
Anadolu Suit Apart

Anadolu Suit Apart

Sarmasik Sk. no12, Manavgat, Antalya
Stay at this aparthotel in Manavgat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Side Harbor and Manavgat Falls are located ...
Anadolu Suit Apart
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Side

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
25
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
14
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loads of things to do in and around the area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice but expensive

5/5 - Excellent

Sabeen

Side is a lovely ancient town. People are very friendly and hospitable. Excellent activities like rafting available.Utmost fun. Beautiful views and beaches. Excellent transportation links. Lovely Turkish food. Sunny weather and really laidback.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Needs more local information as out hotel was a good distance away and needed transport to visit so only saw when taking other travellers back.Some nice areas but some very tired. Rep was good but no information in hotel .He arranged some good outing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The old town is the place to book your hotel.Side is an excellent place steeped with history so don't miss it.

5/5 - Excellent

Svetlana

Great place to visit. Sea nice and warm. Plenty activities and excursions to choose from.

Cities near Side