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Side splits into a compact historic peninsula and a string of purpose-built resort neighbourhoods running east and west along the coast. Each area suits a different trip, from walking ruins in the old town to all-inclusive family holidays on the Sorgun coast. This guide is part of our Side travel guide.
Best Neighborhoods in Side: Old Town (Antik Side)
The old town occupies the entire peninsula, bordered by the sea on three sides and entered through the ancient city gates. This is where the Temple of Apollo, the theatre, the museum, and the harbour sit, along with boutique hotels, seafood restaurants, and souvenir lanes. It suits couples and history-focused travellers who want to walk everywhere. The headline things to do in Side are all on the doorstep. Boutique hotels run roughly 60 to 150 euro a night, and parking is restricted, so cars stay in lots outside the gates.
Best Neighborhoods in Side: Kumkoy
Kumkoy lies about 3 km west of the old town and is the main family resort strip, with wide sandy beach, aqua parks, and big all-inclusive hotels such as the Barut Hemera and Side West Park. It suits families with children and anyone wanting a large resort with water slides. The where to stay in Side guide lists hotel picks for this area. All-inclusive rates typically run 100 to 250 euro a night in season. The beach here is shallow and calm; check the Side weather by month page for sea temperatures, and a regular dolmus bus links Kumkoy to the old town in about 10 minutes.
Best Neighborhoods in Side: Titreyengol and Sorgun
Titreyengol and Sorgun sit 5 to 7 km east of Side amid pine forest, backing onto the long Sorgun Beach. This is the luxury all-inclusive zone, dominated by five-star resorts such as BERRY HOTELS and the Trendy Aspendos Beach Hotel, many with private beach sections, forest grounds, and nightly shows tied to the Side events and festivals calendar. It suits couples and all-inclusive holidaymakers who want a self-contained resort. Expect to pay 150 to 400 euro a night in summer; the best time to visit Side guide shows when prices drop.
Best Neighborhoods in Side: Manavgat Town
Manavgat is the working district town about 7 km north of Side, across the Manavgat River. It has the Saturday market, the Manavgat Waterfall on its edge, cheap lokantas, and the lowest hotel prices in the area at roughly 25 to 60 euro a night. It suits budget travellers and those wanting a slice of everyday Turkish life rather than the resort bubble. Buses between Side and Manavgat run every 10 to 15 minutes and cost about 30 TL; see the Side travel tips guide for transport details.
