Izmir Hotels

The Turkish city of Izmir, formerly known as Smyrna, is situated on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Embrace the spirit of the city and indulge in a traditional Turkish Bath, or Hammam, in one of the many thermal centres and spas in the area. Izmir has diverse shopping credentials from malls with all the big name stores you could wish for, to a historic bazaar dating back to 1650, that is still a thriving tourist attraction and working market today.

Choosing An Izmir Hotel

A flight to Izmir will not break the bank if you do your research and plan your trip well ahead. If you are looking for something cheap Izmir hotels are well suited to most budgets and there is plenty of choice in the type of accommodation available in and around the city. Boutique hotels are widely available if you want a splash of luxury for your stay in the city and most have spas. Even some of the cheap Izmir hotels have excellent facilities.

When To Visit Izmir

An Izmir holiday is an ideal choice if you want to combine a spot of historical sightseeing with serious beach time and sun worshipping. Sunshine is never far away throughout the European summer months so you can be fairly sure of a warm Izmir holiday. The Izmir International Festival has been held since 1987, so if you are planning to stay between mid June and mid July you can catch some of the city's culture during this entertaining annual event on your Izmir holidays. World famous international musicians perform at the festival alongside lesser known acts and local musicians in the month-long event.