BAYLAN HOTEL, İZMİR

Long-lived İzmir hotel in great location near Basmane station beside a large car park. Given a complete makeover in 2011, it now features swish, stylish rooms with comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, satellite TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some offer good views of Kadifekale (Velvet Castle).

The ground floor features a combined reception and lounge with efficient, welcoming staff. Breakfast in a room to the side offers a good selection of hot and cold choices.

Despite its city-centre location the hotel is surprisingly quiet. It has a small courtyard with an outdoor bar for the summer. There is also parking space for those arriving by car. 

Thumbs up: great location, comfortable rooms, excellent staffing, reasonable prices for İzmir

Thumbs down: some single women may not want to stay in the Basmane area

Tel: 0232-483 1426, www.hotelbalyan.com, 1299 Sokak No. 8, Basmane