The hotel is in a beautiful old building, a han (where the camel caravans used to break their journey). The inner courtyard is lovely to sit in, the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. The rooms are small and some are on two levels with the beds on the upper floor. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the room... More

Our first poor hotel experience in Turkey. The room was incredibly overpriced for the quality - had the look like it might have been a grander hotel once but has since gotten a bit decrepit. The hotel was practically empty but we were given a twin room when I had booked a double, it reeked of cigarette smoke and there... More

Although the hotel is technically walking distance to the waterfront, it is almost a 30 min walk to the nicest areas of the city. It is also off a slightly run down road near the Bazaar. Rooms are simple and clean but smell like smoke. The hotel is a little pricey for its condition. More

All the staff at Antik Han was very pleasant and welcoming, both when making the booking and during our stay. However there was something about the hotel which made me uncomfortable. I stayed with my parents and my mother had the same feeling, although my father was fine. So in general I would say that maybe as a lone woman... More

I found myself in Izmir and needed a hotel for a couple of nights (I was stopping off to visit Ephesus, on my way from Istanbul to the Agean resorts in the south). Izmir is not a very touristy destination, just a big, bustling (and to be honest quite ugly) city, but is a convenient stopping off point. This hotel... More

the Antik Han Hotel is a hidden treasure in Izmir! it's in a historic building -- the former home of Ataturk's father -- and it's charming. centered around a lovely courtyard, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, have free internet access, and it's so quiet and peaceful you'd never guess that just outside is the bustle of a major city... More