Kaleiçi (Old Town)

Kaleiçi is Antalya's old town with Roman and Ottoman sites, cobblestone streets, and a harbor. Heavy tourist police presence makes it feel safe, though you'll pay tourist prices and deal with persistent shop vendors. Works well as a base if you want everything walkable and don't mind the touristy atmosphere.

Kaleiçi is Antalya's old town - narrow cobblestone streets with Ottoman-era houses converted into boutique hotels, cafes, and restaurants. The ancient harbor sits in the middle, surrounded by Roman walls and gates including Hadrian's Gate from 130 CE. During the day it's packed with tour groups, street vendors selling pomegranate juice, and tourists taking photos at the marina. CCTV cameras are everywhere and tourist police patrol regularly, so it feels safe walking around. Restaurant staff are used to international visitors and solo diners are common - people sit alone reading or working on laptops without issue. Most places speak English since tourism drives the economy here. The atmosphere changes at night when day-trippers leave - some streets get quiet and poorly lit, though the main areas around the harbor and Hadrian's Gate stay busy until midnight. Shop vendors sometimes make comments trying to get you into their stores, but it stops if you keep walking. The whole area is walkable with comfortable shoes (the cobblestones matter). Plan at least a full day to explore the sites, browse shops, and watch sunset from the harbor.