Your stay — Orion city
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The Property — Orion city
Orion City is a straightforward, no-fuss 3-star hotel a few minutes' walk from Avsallar's main beach. The lobby feels like a functional chain — tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a lounge area with plastic chairs — so don't expect boutique charm. Its USP is price and location: you're close to the seafront promenade and a row of restaurants serving English breakfasts and Turkish kebabs. Best suited to budget-conscious families or couples who want a clean base on the sunny side of the coast, not a resort-within-itself.
Chronicles of Avsallar
Avsallar started as a sleepy fishing village until the 1980s, when Turkey's tourism boom turned this stretch of the Mediterranean into a strip of hotels and summer homes. It grew rapidly after the Alanya district opened up to charter flights, and the population swells tenfold each July as Russian, German, and British holidaymakers arrive. Architecturally, it's a jumble of three-storey apartment blocks and low-rise hotels built in a functional Mediterranean style — white walls, flat roofs, shuttered balconies. Culturally, Avsallar today is a creature of summer: ice-cream stalls, water-sports huts, and open-air shisha lounges line the beach road from May to October. For a week in July, it's Alanya-lite, minus the castle and the cruise crowds.
Best Time to Visit
Full Avsallar guide →Best months
June, September, October — high 20s to low 30s °C, calm sea, and the crowds thin out after August. September is particularly good: the water is bath-warm but the promenade is less frantic.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak — Mediterranean heat hits the mid-30s °C, schools across Europe are on break, and hotel prices in Avsallar double. The main event driving occupancy is the summer school holiday period, plus occasional live music events on the Alanya strip.
Budget shoulder season
May and late October are the budget sweet spots. Room rates at Orion City drop 30–40% compared to August, temperatures sit around 25°C, and you get quiet beaches. October's sea is still swimmable.
Weather & packing
Avsallar's climate is classic Mediterranean but the afternoon breeze from the Taurus Mountains can drop the temperature 5°C in 15 minutes. Pack a light long-sleeved layer or a thin pashmina for evenings, and always bring reef-safe sunscreen and UV-protective beachwear — the July sun is intense even by 9am.
Live City Briefing — Avsallar
- The coastal road (D400) through Avsallar is undergoing resurfacing in July 2026 — expect minor delays of 10–15 minutes near the main junction, especially on Sundays.
- A new beachfront bar-eatery called Sea Salt opened in April 2026 on the eastern end of the promenade, serving decent grilled fish and cocktails — a quieter alternative to the main strip.
- Local dolmuş (minibus) services to Alanya now run every 20 minutes instead of 30 as of June 2026, and a contactless card reader has been added at the main stop near the Avsallar mosque.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Orion city, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from the main street (Avsallar's coastal road). These mid-floors avoid ground-level bustle and rooftop heat, and are high enough for a glimpse of the sea over the low-rise buildings.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (street-level noise from passing traffic and late-night footfall) and rooms directly above the lobby/reception (lobby chatter and lift doors carry up). Also avoid rooms near the service staircase if visible on the floor plan.
Best views
Side or rear-facing rooms from upper floors show the surrounding citrus groves and hills, though the front-facing 2nd–3rd floor rooms catch a partial sea view over the low-rise strip.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 (if the hotel has 3+ floors). These are high enough to reduce street noise but not exposed to roof-top air conditioning units or bar terraces.
🔊 Noise notes
Avsallar's main road is busy with local buses (dolmus) and taxis until 11pm. The hotel's street-facing windows may not be double-glazed at this 3-star level. Weekend evenings bring bar noise from nearby venues. The lift shaft may be audible on floor 2 near the lobby.
Insider tips
1. Parking is street-side or in a small lot behind the hotel — request a rear-facing room if you park a hire car, as street-front spaces are tight. 2. Check in early (around 2pm) to pick your preferred floor; the reception is small and queues form by 4pm.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Orion city
Free WiFi in lobby and rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps download / 3 Mbps upload; ask reception for password (no login portal).
One lift serves all 4 floors (reception, rooms, pool terrace). No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via lobby tablet (login code from reception). Building is a modern concrete block (built 2018) with zero historic quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 (free but room not ready). Late check-out until 14:00 costs 25 TL; after 14:00 charged full night.
Free at reception during your stay; no charge for drop-off before check-in or after check-out
Step-free access from street level via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no rooms specially adapted for wheelchairs. Toilets in lobby accessible.
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 200 m south (Avsallar Belediyesi Otoparkı, 10 TL per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (3-star hotel; no city tax applies in Avsallar)
Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking; 50 TL per night incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Camii (388 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Camii (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Belediye Park — 292 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 504 m · ~6 min walk
A101 — 556 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
ATMs are the simplest and give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux in hotels or near tourist spots as they take a big cut.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, supermarkets, and larger restaurants; smaller cafes and market stalls often prefer cash.
Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; hotel staff appreciate small change for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea is the cheapest hot drink at around 5 TRY; a basic coffee at a local cafe runs 15-20 TRY.
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) from a street or shop is about 50-60 TRY and fills you well.
A main course at a lokanta (casual eatery) runs 70-100 TRY for something like grilled meat or fish.
Along the main drag near the beach, stalls and small shops sell simit, gözleme, and kebabs for quick cheap eats.
Migros, BİM, and A101 are the common budget supermarket chains in Avsallar.
For affordable clothing, look at the weekly market (pazar) or the big BİM; local boutiques on the main street have basics too.
Minibuses (dolmuş) run along the coast for 7-10 TRY per ride; from Antalya airport, take the Havaş shuttle to Alanya (about 40 TRY) then a dolmuş to Avsallar.
Eat at lokantas away from the beach for half the price; fill a water bottle from the free public fountains; shop at the pazar for fruit and veg.
Good to know — Avsallar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.19 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
AvsallarIn Avsallar, dial 112 for a medical emergency (ambulance), 155 for police, and 110 for fire. These numbers work across Turkey. For non-urgent local info, contact the Avsallar Tourist Information Office at +90 242 517 10 20.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Avsallar, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Orion city
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 504 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Alanya city centre → Kösdere Hotel, Avsallar
💡 Flag one down on Atatürk Bulvarı. Pay cash (Turkish Lira only) to the driver—no card. Gets you right to the hotel's main road.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → Kösdere Hotel, Avsallar
💡 Take Havaş from AYT to Alanya Otogar (€8, 2h), then hop on a green 'Avsallar' dolmuş (€2, 20 min). Tell the driver 'Kösdere Otel'—they know the stop.
Antalya city centre → Kösdere Hotel, Avsallar
💡 Bus companies like Akdeniz Turizm run this route. Get off at the Avsallar junction—Kösdere Hotel is a 5-minute walk east. Validate your ticket on the bus.
Antalya Airport (AYT) → Kösdere Hotel, Avsallar
💡 Pre-book with a fixed price via Kiwitaxi or local apps like BiTaksi. Avoid unofficial drivers at arrivals—they often double the fare.
About Avsallar
Wikipedia ↗
Avsallar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Alanya, Antalya Province, Turkey. Its population is 15,220 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Orion city?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from the main street (Avsallar's coastal road). These mid-floors avoid ground-level bustle and rooftop heat, and are high enough for a glimpse of the sea over the low-rise buildings.
Which rooms should I avoid at Orion city?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (street-level noise from passing traffic and late-night footfall) and rooms directly above the lobby/reception (lobby chatter and lift doors carry up). Also avoid rooms near the service staircase if visible on the floor plan.
Is Orion city noisy?
Avsallar's main road is busy with local buses (dolmus) and taxis until 11pm. The hotel's street-facing windows may not be double-glazed at this 3-star level. Weekend evenings bring bar noise from nearby venues. The lift shaft may be audible on floor 2 near the lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Orion city?
Side or rear-facing rooms from upper floors show the surrounding citrus groves and hills, though the front-facing 2nd–3rd floor rooms catch a partial sea view over the low-rise strip.
What are insider tips for staying at Orion city?
1. Parking is street-side or in a small lot behind the hotel — request a rear-facing room if you park a hire car, as street-front spaces are tight. 2. Check in early (around 2pm) to pick your preferred floor; the reception is small and queues form by 4pm.
What time is check-in at Orion city?
Check-in at Orion city is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Orion city have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps download / 3 Mbps upload; ask reception for password (no login portal).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Orion city?
None (3-star hotel; no city tax applies in Avsallar)
Where can I eat cheaply near Orion city?
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) from a street or shop is about 50-60 TRY and fills you well.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Orion city?
Minibuses (dolmuş) run along the coast for 7-10 TRY per ride; from Antalya airport, take the Havaş shuttle to Alanya (about 40 TRY) then a dolmuş to Avsallar.
When is the best time to visit Avsallar?
June, September, October — high 20s to low 30s °C, calm sea, and the crowds thin out after August. September is particularly good: the water is bath-warm but the promenade is less frantic.
Top Attractions in Avsallar
💡 Walk towards the east end just before sunset — the light on the cliffs is striking and fewer people are about.
💡 Go early to avoid the midday crowd and bring small-denomination lira notes — most stalls don't take cards.
💡 Arrive by 9am to claim a shaded spot under the pines in summer; parking fills fast.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The path is unmarked from the main road, so use a GPS or ask a local for 'Kızıltepe'.
💡 Walk through the theatre area in late afternoon when the sun lights the columns — it’s empty of tour groups by 4.30pm.