A GUIDE TO LYCIAN WAY ACCOMMODATION: WHERE TO STAY.
If you’re planning to hike the Lycian Way, one of the big questions you’ll be asking early on is this: where will I sleep each night?
Unlike some long-distance trails where camping is the only option or where you must plan around large towns, the Lycian Way offers a surprisingly diverse and comfortable range of accommodation – from village guesthouses to boutique hotels, beach bungalows, and even wild camping under the stars.
After hiking the best parts of the Lycian Way over 10 days, here’s what we discovered about where to stay – including what to expect, how to book, and a few of our favourite overnight stops.
What Kind of Accommodation is Available on the Lycian Way?
Here are the different types of accommodation available on the Lycian Way.
1. Pensions and Guesthouses
These are your bread-and-butter on the trail. In the smaller villages like Faralya, Kabak, or Alınca, most accommodation is in the form of simple pensions – family-run guesthouses that include dinner and breakfast in the price. Expect warm Turkish hospitality, hearty home-cooked meals, and a basic but clean room (sometimes with shared bathrooms).
2. Hotels
In more popular tourist areas, such as Kaş and Ölüdeniz, you’ll find everything from basic through to boutique, or beachfront hotels. These are ideal for a treat night or if you fancy a rest day. We stayed in Kaş halfway through the route and loved having a hot shower, soft bed, and dinner in town.
3. Camping and wild camping(?)
If you’re carrying a tent, you’ll have even more flexibility.
That said, there is some conflicting information about the legality of wild camping in Turkey, but the “Go Turkey” website suggests that it is legal. Walkers frequently camp along the Lycian Way and there are plenty of places to pitch your tent.
There are also a few designated campsites in places like Kabak and Olympos, often with shared facilities and the option to buy food.
4. Chalets/ Cabins/ Huts
There are a handful of camp grounds which have chalet/ mountain hut style accommodation. These tend to be inland, but we stayed in one on the coast too. Basic accommodation is offered and sometimes dinner/ breakfast is included in the rate.
Do you need to book accommodation on the Lycian Way?
Our approach to walking the Lycian Way was to book the majority of our accommodation in advance. Because the hiking is quite challenging, we wanted to ensure that we had guaranteed accommodation and a clear plan for walking so that we could focus purely on the hiking and enjoying our trip.
How to book accommodation on the Lycian Way?
In general, accommodation along the coast in towns is quite plentiful but we recommend booking ahead, especially during peak holiday season. You can book on booking.com, or other sites, ahead of time.
Often, free cancellation is possible which helps to keep plans flexible. However, there are some areas of the Lycian Way that may have only one hotel or guest house – we recommend booking this in advance. Normally you will have to get in touch via email or Whatsapp to arrange this accommodation.
We rely heavily on booking.com for most of our accommodation – one thing to note is that booking.com does not allow you to book accommodation in Turkey, whilst you are in Turkey. According to our research, this is a legal restriction.
You can however book accommodation on booking.com prior to arriving in Turkey.
Where to stay on the Lycian Way
Below you can find some of the most popular places to stay on the Lycian Way and our guide to accommodation there. This is not an exhaustive list of all stops on route.
Fetihye
Fetihye is a popular holiday town and has ample accommodation. Just be sure to pick somewhere close to the start of the trail, many hotels are a few miles out of town.
BUDGET: Arti̇m Apart Hotel – basic, clean and centrally located.
MID-RANGE: Perle House – comfortable adults only accommodation, with the option to add breakfast.
Oludeniz
There are two options for accommodation – Ovacik or Oludeniz. Both towns are close to one another with a regular Dolmus service between the two.
BUDGET: California Apart Otel is in between Oludeniz and Ovacik, a great location for the trail head the next day.
MID-RANGE: Nokta Kaya Suit Apart is a well priced mid-range option with a swimming pool.
Kabak
You can choose to end the walk in Kabak, or take the extended route down to Kabak Beach. We loved staying in Kabak, a village with a mountain vibe but sea views out the distance. There are a few choices when it comes to accommodation in Kabak.
MID-RANGE: Shiva Camp, where we stayed. We really enjoyed our stay, although the facilities are basic and it is cash only, the view is incredible from the camp. Our hosts also kindly offered us an early breakfast to accommodate our hiking schedule.
LUXURY: Olive Garden is the place to go if you want more upmarket facilities in Kabak. It can be found just under the Shiva Camp, optimizing the sea view from the hotel. Enjoy the infinity pool as a reward at the end of your hike.
Alinca
Bayram’s Place/ Pension & Restaurant – google maps details here.
Yediburunlar
Bayram’s House – a pension on the Lycian Way. Details can be found here.
G-7 Camping – a campground with food. Details can be found here.
Bel
Camp Nasuh – details can be found here.
Fatma Pansiyon – details can be found here.
Gavuragili
MID-RANGE: Likya Inn – an idyllic guesthouse with sea views.
Kalkan
BUDGET: Old Town Hotel Kalkan: cute hotel in the centre of Kalakan.
MID-RANGE: Payava Hotel by True Blue
LUXURY: Fidanka Hotel, romantic, sophisticated and close to three beaches.
Kas
We loved this town, choosing to spend a rest day here. You can find our guide to the best things to do in town here.
BUDGET: Larex Otel is a 3* option, but offers budget rooms with an excellent location.
MID-RANGE: Lara Kas Hotel is also 3* but it feels quite upmarket.
LUXURY: Arnna Hotel is an excellent high-end option close to the sea. It is near enough to the old town but offers a peaceful and quiet location.
Boğazcık
We stayed at Ali’s Pension in Boğazcık. It cost 900 TL including breakfast and dinner – perhaps a little overpriced, but the hospitality could not be beaten. The Pension is basic but very charming.
The same town has a campsite, Lykia Camping & Cafe, which we understand rents pitches or tents and serves food at the cafe.
Simena/ Kekova
MID RANGE: We stayed at Kirazli Ev, an absolutely stunning pension run by very friendly hosts.
LUXURY: A more luxurious choice would be Omur Pansiyon or the seafront hotel Mehtap Kaleköy Otel.
You can find a full guide to this interesting town here.
Demre
BUDGET: Santa Suites – great facilities with a central location.
MID-RANGE: Villa d’Mare – beachfront bungalows.
Cirali
We loved Cirali, opting to stay an extra day. Its such a relaxing little slice of heaven. You can find our guide to Cirali here.
BUDGET: There are some great budget friendly properties in the town, just note that most are a small walk from the beach.
Teo Hotel & Pension – a budget property, offering a friendly environment. Around 700m from the beach are the family run Mercan Bungalows. We stayed somewhere similar to this and enjoyed the chilled vibe of being in our own bungalow.
MID-RANGE: Hemerans Anatolia offer cute rooms at good prices.
LUXURY: Naturelife Bungalows & SPA offers total luxury in Cirali. This hotel is right on the beach, offering guests a quiet stretch of private sand.
Tekirova
MID-RANGE: We opted for Amore Hotel, a fairly basic option, but with some boutique touches and a nice swimming pool.
LUXURY: Martı Myra – Ultra All Inclusive – uber luxury for an night of indulgence.
Kuzdere
You won’t find any accommodation in Kuzdere on the normal booking sites, but there are a few hotels. Green Valley is close to the trail and has the best reviews in town.
Goynuk Yayla
There are three options – Gul Mountain Hotel (around 3km off the route), Doga Camping (mountain cabins)or Kamila Coskuns Guest House.
Goynuk Town
This is quite an expensive resort, but budget accommodation can be found.
BUDGET: Green Garden Hotel – a new option in town.
LUXURY: Crystal Prestige Elite – a large hotel with a private beach.
Final Tips
Bring cash – many guesthouses only accept cash, and there aren’t always ATMs nearby.
Expect full board – in small villages, dinner and breakfast are usually included and cooked by the hosts.
Be open – some of the most memorable stays will be in the simplest places.
More on the Lycian Way
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Written by Emma
Wine Lover. Yogi. Hiker. Writer.
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