Çeşme

Travel Guide

Çeşme
Çeşme
Çeşme
Çeşme
Çeşme

This lively little resort town features a Genoese castle, an attractive seafront promenade, lots of reasonably priced dining options and nearby beaches.

A much-loved seaside getaway resort for Izmirians and Europeans, Çeşme possesses an attractive harbor area, several historic landmarks and a lively town center filled with shops and restaurants. Learn about the port’s Bronze Age, Roman and Ottoman history in its landmark Genoese castle and relax on secluded bays and in hot springs.

Get acquainted with local history at Çeşme Museum, housed inside a landmark 16th-century fortress. Explore the exhibits inside, which feature fascinating archaeological finds, including tools from the nearby Bağlararası Bronze Age settlement as well as Roman-era objects. Displays in the museum’s tower house focus on the pivotal Battle of Çeşme naval confrontation, which took place here during the Russo-Turkish War and resulted in the defeat of the Ottoman fleet. Outside the fortress stands the Statue of Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Paşa, a former slave who rose through the ranks to become an admiral after the Battle of Çeşme.

Explore the newer side of Çeşme with a walk around the modern Çeşme Marina. Marvel at the sleek yachts parked here. During summer, the marina buzzes with life as travelers fill its many restaurants and cafés.

Key to Çeşme’s appeal is its proximity to beautiful beaches. Head to lively Ayayorgi Koyu to party in beach clubs or rent snorkeling gear and charter a boat out to Mavi Koy, a serene cove with crystal clear waters. The area cannot be accessed by land. Try surfing with the wind and waves of Pırlanta Plajı. Ilıca Plajı, meanwhile, has thermal springs and mud baths and good conditions for windsurfers too.

To get to Çeşme, fly into the airport in İzmir, located about 60 miles (90 kilometers) away. Turkish minibuses, known as dolmuş, run regularly between İzmir and Çeşme. Ferries also run between Çeşme and the Greek island of Chios. The town itself is compact and easily walkable. Visit during the Çeşme Marina Wine Festivalin August, when you can taste locally made wines from regional producers.

Where to stay in Çeşme

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Alaçatı

Travelers like the cafes in Alaçatı, and Alaçatı Çarşı is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Alaçatı
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Ilica

Beaches and spas are notable features of Ilica. You might consider a stop by Ilica Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Ilica
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Dalyan Mahallesi

Travelers like the beaches in Dalyan Mahallesi, and Ayayorgi Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Dalyan Mahallesi
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Boyalık Mahallesi

4/5(10 area reviews)

Boyalık Mahallesi is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Boyalık Beach or Rooms Beach.

Boyalık Mahallesi
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Celal Bayar

While Celal Bayar isn't home to many top sights, Ilica Beach and Oasis Aquapark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Celal Bayar
The blue of the pool is only beaten by the blue of the #Med sea! #Izmir, #Turkey. #EndlessSummer

Altınyunus Mahallesi

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

Unique features of Altınyunus Mahallesi include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Aqua Toy City or Boyalık Beach while you're exploring the area.

Altınyunus Mahallesi
Biblos Alacati
Biblos Alacati
Alaçati Mahallesi, 18012 Sokak 2/A, Cesme, Cesme
$588 nightly
The price is $660 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$660 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Alacati Marina and Alaçatı Çarşı are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
"The resort has everything 3 restaurants beach 6 swimming pools staff are super friendly and helpful and the room directly on the beach have the most amazing view for sunsets and sunrise"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Biblos Alacati
Boyalık Beach Hotel & SPA Thermal Resort
Boyalık Beach Hotel & SPA Thermal Resort
Boyalik Mevkii 3200 Sokak No. 1, Cesme, Izmir
$489 nightly
The price is $548 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$548 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (678 reviews)
"The hotel food was delicious. We were very pleased with the friendly staff service and the quality of the food compared to other hotels. We are not a couple who likes crowds, so we can say that it was a perfect winter holiday except for Saturday. Unfortunately, Saturday was not good in terms of elegance ..."

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025

Boyalık Beach Hotel & SPA Thermal Resort
Atrium Taş Otel
Atrium Taş Otel
16 eylül mah 3014 sokak no 59, Cesme
$97 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$109 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Çeşme Marina and Boyalık Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (127 reviews)
"All good with the hotel, location, pool, somewhere to sit outside and relax"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Atrium Taş Otel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
AEGEAN Apartments - Bungalows
AEGEAN Apartments - Bungalows
Alaçati, Hurmali Küme Evler No.63, Cesme, Izmir
Stay at this vacation home in Çeşme. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Alaçatı Çarşı and Oasis Aquapark ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
On an Industrial area
"The location is terrible as it's on an industrial Efes Beer storage area. Miles from anywhere. We could not find the place and eventually someone had to escort us. The cabins are new and very nice but the ones at the front are noisy due to the highway. OK for one night but nothing around the area ..."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023

AEGEAN Apartments - Bungalows
Atrium Apart Hotel
Atrium Apart Hotel
ilica çesme, Cesme, Izmir
Stay at this aparthotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
"Great hotel for family stay."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Atrium Apart Hotel
Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
5074. Sk. No:76, Ilica Mah., Cesme, Izmir
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Çeşme. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ilica Beach and Oasis Aquapark ...
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"Beach is not a beach. It is a marina like setting, you have to jump in or use the rusted ladder to get in the water. It is across the street next to a free public beach, no private beach for the hotel. Area is filled with little homeless kids begging all day."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

Cumbalıca Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Çeşme

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Frank

Çeşme iş nice and quite off season!

5/5 - Excellent

Anonymous

Alacati is really a hidden gem in Turkey - glad that we visited this lovely little town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

beautiful cuty you must visit

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cesme

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very nice area restaurants shops etc

4/5 - Good

OzdenK

It’s our 5th time visiting Çeşme and we absolutely love it. It’s quite expensive but you eat good food and there are lots of places to go around

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