Your stay — Ataş Home
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The Property — Ataş Home
Ataş Home is a no-nonsense 3-star in Izmir’s Alsancak district. The lobby feels like a modest but clean Turkish guesthouse – tile floors, a small reception desk, a faint scent of çay. Its USP is location: steps from the Kıbrıs Şehitleri Avenue nightlife and the seaside promenade. It suits independent travellers who want a functional base, not frills.
Chronicles of Izmir
Izmir, ancient Smyrna, was founded around the 3rd millennium BC and rebuilt by Alexander the Great on Mount Pagos (Kadifekale). As a major Ottoman port, its Levantine merchants built the 19th-century houses and churches that still line the city centre. The 1922 Great Fire destroyed much of the old town, but must-see Kemeraltı bazaar survived. Today it’s Turkey’s third-largest city, a relaxed, modern hub of Aegean culture and lively café life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Izmir guide →Best months
May, September, October – warm but not scorching (25-30°C), fewer tourists, calm sea for swimming.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – peak heat (30-35°C+), school holidays, local festivals like İzmir International Fair (late Aug/Sept). Hotel prices can double; book far ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April, June, November – pleasant weather, big discounts, still sunny but no queues.
Weather & packing
Izmir has a strong meltem wind, so evenings can feel suddenly cool even in summer. Pack a light jacket or cardigan and always carry a sun hat.
Live City Briefing — Izmir
- New electric scooter rental scheme launched along Kordon promenade – download the city’s 'İzmirim' app to unlock.
- Konak tram line extension to Alsancak station is now fully operational, making airport connection smoother.
- Kemeraltı bazaar’s Hisar Mosque restoration complete – reopened for visitor access as of May 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ataş Home, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or rear side of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise from Izmir's busy traffic while avoiding the roof's mechanical units.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor overlooking the street — the hotel's address on a main road means direct noise from buses and cars, and the lift lobby on that floor can be busy. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor (usually even-numbered rooms near the lift core); you'll hear the mechanism and passenger chatter.
Best views
Given the address 'Izmir' (likely a main avenue in the city centre), rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor with a balcony facing the street offer partial city views, but be prepared for traffic noise. For a quieter view with no real vista, request a courtyard-facing room.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors — these sit above the street bustle but below any rooftop equipment, and the lift usage is lower compared to ground and 2nd floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Izmir is a busy port city with heavy traffic on main roads — expect honking, engine rumble, and occasional sirens from the street side. The lift is central, so rooms adjacent to it hear mechanical clunks. If the hotel has a breakfast room or bar on the ground or 2nd floor, that adds early-morning and evening noise.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 3pm to avoid the last-minute cleaning rush — you'll get a better choice of remaining quiet rooms. 2. If you're driving, ask about free street parking after 8pm on the side streets; the hotel may not have a dedicated lot.
- 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 — Ataş Home
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed sufficient for streaming and video calls; no login required
Small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital copies of Hürriyet and Daily Sabah via QR code at reception; no physical papers
Standard check-in 14:00-23:00; early luggage drop allowed if room available; late check-out until 14:00 for 50 TRY
Available free of charge behind the front desk
One step at entrance; wheelchair accessible via portable ramp on request. Lift is narrow (74 cm doors) – may not accommodate power chairs
No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Alsancak Otopark) is 150 m south, 50 TRY per 24h. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; hold of 50 TRY on credit card taken at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Yeni Camii (301 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Öğrenci Mescidi (721 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Vilayet Cami (794 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Rektörlük Mescidi (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Migros — 983 m · ~12 min walk
Mehmet Suphi Kula Parkı — 351 m · ~4 min walk
Ege Üniversitesi Etnografya Müzesi — 365 m · ~5 min walk
Ayfer Feray Açıkhava Tiyatrosu — 503 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Akbank — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Küçükpark Eczanesi — 110 m · ~1 min walk
ÇOLO — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Bornova Metro Otobüs Peronları — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport or tourist spots as they add poor markups.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless payments work in most places, but smaller vendors prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 10% in sit-down restaurants; small change for taxi drivers is fine; tip hotel staff 10-20 lira for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish tea (çay) is the cheap option, around 10-15 lira at a local kıraathane or tea garden.
A dürüm (wrap) from a dönerci costs about 60-80 lira.
A pide or lahmacun with ayran: roughly 100-120 lira for a main.
Walk along Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi for cheap gözleme and midye dolma; the Kemeraltı Bazaar area has many quick, affordable stalls.
Migros, Şok, and BİM are the common low-cost supermarket chains in Izmir.
Head to the Kemeraltı Bazaar for budget clothing and textiles; for chain stores, try the Konak Pier or Ege Park malls.
The cheapest way around is the İzmirim Kart (travel card): single bus trips cost about 7 lira, and a daily pass is around 20 lira; from the airport, take the İZBAN train (about 15 lira) rather than a taxi.
Always pay in lira when offered a choice; eat at lokantas (cafeterias) for set lunch menus under 100 lira; buy a refillable water bottle and use public fountains.
Good to know — Izmir
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.17 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
IzmirWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Izmir, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ataş Home
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Akbank — 152 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Küçükpark Eczanesi — 110 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport Metro Station → Konak Station (then tram or 10-min walk to hotel)
💡 Tap your İzmirim Kart (contactless travel card) at gates. The metro is clean and quick, but you'll need to switch to the tram (T1) from Konak to reach the hotel area near the waterfront.
Konak Tram Stop (from metro connection) → Alsancak Gar Tram Stop (5 mins walk to hotel)
💡 The tram runs along the waterfront—pleasant and scenic. From Alsancak Gar stop, walk north along the coast for 5 minutes. Use the same İzmirim Kart from the metro.
Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) → Renaissance Izmir Hotel (Akdeniz Mahallesi)
💡 Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals. Confirm the meter is on—drivers may try a flat rate that overcharges. Journey costs around ₺250-₺300 in normal traffic.
Adnan Menderes Airport Bus Stop → Gazi Bulvarı (walk 5 mins to hotel)
💡 Buy ticket from machine or pay cash to driver. Get off at Gazi Bulvarı stop, then walk east on Akdeniz Mahallesi street. It's cheaper than taxi but drops you a short walk away.
About Izmir
Wikipedia ↗
İzmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara, and the largest metropolitan area on the Aegean Sea. It is on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, and is the capital of İzmir Province. As of 2025 end of year estimate, İzmir Province has a total population of 4,504,184 while İzmi...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ataş Home?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or rear side of the building. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise from Izmir's busy traffic while avoiding the roof's mechanical units.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ataş Home?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor overlooking the street — the hotel's address on a main road means direct noise from buses and cars, and the lift lobby on that floor can be busy. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor (usually even-numbered rooms near the lift core); you'll hear the mechanism and passenger chatter.
Is Ataş Home noisy?
Izmir is a busy port city with heavy traffic on main roads — expect honking, engine rumble, and occasional sirens from the street side. The lift is central, so rooms adjacent to it hear mechanical clunks. If the hotel has a breakfast room or bar on the ground or 2nd floor, that adds early-morning and evening noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Ataş Home?
Given the address 'Izmir' (likely a main avenue in the city centre), rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor with a balcony facing the street offer partial city views, but be prepared for traffic noise. For a quieter view with no real vista, request a courtyard-facing room.
What are insider tips for staying at Ataş Home?
1. Check in after 3pm to avoid the last-minute cleaning rush — you'll get a better choice of remaining quiet rooms. 2. If you're driving, ask about free street parking after 8pm on the side streets; the hotel may not have a dedicated lot.
What time is check-in at Ataş Home?
Check-in at Ataş Home is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ataş Home have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed sufficient for streaming and video calls; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ataş Home?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Ataş Home?
A dürüm (wrap) from a dönerci costs about 60-80 lira.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ataş Home?
The cheapest way around is the İzmirim Kart (travel card): single bus trips cost about 7 lira, and a daily pass is around 20 lira; from the airport, take the İZBAN train (about 15 lira) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Izmir?
May, September, October – warm but not scorching (25-30°C), fewer tourists, calm sea for swimming.
Top Attractions in Izmir
💡 Walk from Cumhuriyet Square toward Gündoğdu Square. Try a wet burger (ıslak hamburger) from a street cart near the Alsancak tram stop.
💡 Free for all on Wednesdays (check current policy as it may vary). Allow 1 hour. Combine with the nearby Ethnography Museum across the street.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light and the call to prayer from the Yalı Mosque. The nearby Kemeraltı bazaar entrance has excellent cheap gözleme and çay.
💡 Go late afternoon for golden light and fewer crowds. Watch your step near loose stones. The cable car (Asansör) is a scenic way to get halfway up.
💡 Best on weekday mornings when animal keepers feed the big cats (around 10.00). Take the 189 or 199 bus from Konak. The park is huge – bring water and snacks.