The Marmara Antalya

The Marmara Antalya was a great hotel away from the busy city where you can soak-​in the sights and see the local Turkish culture for what is is, an adventure.
When picking a place to stay in Antalya I had few reservations and tried not to be very picky. I was staying with a few friends of mine and we were just looking for a place near some sights to save the taxi fare and a good breakfast to start the next day.
— Concrete
— Skippy wifi
— Four beds 125 €
— Polite staff
— Breakfast buffet
— Great beach view
— Large Turkish coffee shop across the street
When I first arrived the staff was very nice, they let me know of all the perks and I was in my room within 10 minutes. I was initially thrown off by the concrete walls because the room was much more industrial than the lobby led on, but I was please overall with the room. Stay away from that mini bar, because the prices are outrageous! Countries in this area put a huge luxury tax on alcohol.
Just outside the doors of the beautifully decorated lounge area, there is a nice swimming pool and cliff with a view. If you feel like relaxing in the sun or going for a walk, the hotel has provided a nice area to enjoy. There was an unfinished area at the end of the walkway that leads out to the cliff and there is no beach access but you can take some amazing pictures off the cliffs edge.
I woke up fairly early to the call for prayer which is heard very easily at the hotel. I wasn’t too thrown off by this, because it was already expected due to the heavy Muslim population.
In the lounge area by the pool, a buffet style breakfast is served in the morning that was amazing. The variety of food took into account different cultures while still catering to your taste buds. The food alone made my stay worthwhile.
If you are wanting to soak-​in the downtown scene there are plenty of hotels at a closer distance to avoid the taxi fare but if you’re looking to stay closer to the sights and get a better feel for the people then the Marmara Antalya is a great choice!