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Axel’s take

A practical budget base where location and breakfast outshine the dated rooms.

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Axel’s rating: 7.5/10 · a no-frills 3-star city hotel near Antalya’s old town

Start Hotel is a no-frills 3-star in central Antalya, and we’d choose it for exploring rather than lingering indoors. The airport tram stops right outside, and Kaleiçi is an easy walk away. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception staff and buffet breakfast. For a short, budget-conscious city stay, those strengths make it a good pick.

The compromise is the building: reviews across several sites describe tired furniture, bathrooms needing attention and worn linens. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive but not consistent, while street-facing rooms can suffer from traffic noise. Guests reported renovation work during 2025; completion is not clearly confirmed, so check before booking. We’d skip it if you need dependable quiet or a freshly updated room, and confirm parking arrangements if driving.

Rooms
Basic, air-conditioned rooms; dated furniture and bathroom wear recur in guest feedback.
Cleanliness
Generally satisfactory, but reports of worn linen and uneven cleaning temper confidence.
Service
Helpful reception staff attract repeated praise across booking and review sites.
Amenities
Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; Expedia also lists sauna and massage services.
Fees and surprises
Expedia lists paid parking; confirm access and whether previously reported renovation work has finished.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

Ali Çetinkaya Caddesi, 19, Antalya

Tram access outside and a walkable route to Kaleiçi are its strongest advantages.

Amenities and check-in

Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; Expedia also lists sauna and massage services.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby (extra charge)
  • Laundry (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: €12 per guest per night; Cot: free
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Start Hotel: from $54 for Nov 27–28, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $54 total for Nov 27–28, 2026, 2 adults at Start Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.

Start Hotel is a no-frills 3-star city hotel near Antalya’s old town in Antalya, Turkiye.

Address: Ali Çetinkaya Caddesi, 19, Antalya. Property ID: 1026420. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/antalya/start-hotel-1026420

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/antalya/start-hotel-1026420/2026-11-27/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$104$124 on Expedia$20 less (16%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Axel private rates — common stay lengths

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1 night

Total price: $54 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-11-28 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $109 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $165 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-11-30 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $219 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-01 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $271 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-02 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $323 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-03 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $375 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-04 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $427 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-05 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $479 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-06 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $531 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-07 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $585 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-08 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $639 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-09 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $693 USD

2026-11-27 to 2026-12-10 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $748 USD

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Axel's take: 7.5/10

A practical budget base where location and breakfast outshine the dated rooms. a no-frills 3-star city hotel near Antalya’s old town, scored for what it is.

Start Hotel is a no-frills 3-star in central Antalya, and we’d choose it for exploring rather than lingering indoors. The airport tram stops right outside, and Kaleiçi is an easy walk away. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception staff and buffet breakfast. For a short, budget-conscious city stay, those strengths make it a good pick.

The compromise is the building: reviews across several sites describe tired furniture, bathrooms needing attention and worn linens. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive but not consistent, while street-facing rooms can suffer from traffic noise. Guests reported renovation work during 2025; completion is not clearly confirmed, so check before booking. We’d skip it if you need dependable quiet or a freshly updated room, and confirm parking arrangements if driving.

  • Best for: budget-conscious city explorers; short stays without a car; travelers using the airport tram

  • Watch out for: traffic noise in street-facing rooms; dated bathrooms and worn linens; renovation completion unconfirmed

  • Location: Tram access outside and a walkable route to Kaleiçi are its strongest advantages.

  • Rooms: Basic, air-conditioned rooms; dated furniture and bathroom wear recur in guest feedback.

  • Cleanliness: Generally satisfactory, but reports of worn linen and uneven cleaning temper confidence.

  • Service: Helpful reception staff attract repeated praise across booking and review sites.

  • Amenities: Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; Expedia also lists sauna and massage services.

  • Fees and surprises: Expedia lists paid parking; confirm access and whether previously reported renovation work has finished.

Axel's opinion of Start Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Start Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Ali Çetinkaya Caddesi, 19, Antalya
  • Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 1,338 reviews (location 4.4/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Antalya Airport: 20 min by taxi · Antalya Clock Tower: 8 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: €12 per guest per night; Cot: free
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Parking nearby (extra charge), Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wi-Fi, Business center
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Antalya

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy Single room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Family Double room with balcony and with city view (full double bed)

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