Amazon Antique

Recent Reviews: 121

• User:Neil H

  Trip type: Solo travel

  Fabulous

  21 Apr 2026

  This is a fabulous little B&B in the best area of Selçuk. My room was clean, quiet & comfortable. Breakfast was good & the proprietor Boris was lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly recommended.

• User:Freedom30084275252

  Trip type: Solo travel

  Very cosy old hotel

  19 Jan 2026

  Jan '26. I stayed for two nights. It is an old building with a gate entrance, a small courtyard with trees and shrubs, and a marquee/tent breakfast room. The room had air con (not tested), a free standing electric radiator (not tested), chair and bedside cabinet. There was an obvious space for a desk but not there. It is an old building so expect imperfections. To me it made it quaint and cosy. Especially with the gated entrance which is closed at night (you have a key) giving a feeling of security. Boris was very friendly, multilingual and always happy to help. Breakfast was a very good version of what I now know is the standard Turkish buffet breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

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• User:bjamisonf

  Trip type: Couples

  A Pleasant Stay in Selçuk

  04 Oct 2025

  We stayed at Amazon Antique for three nights and had a very pleasant experience. The price is unbeatable for what you get: a clean, comfortable room with a lovely garden just outside your door.The manager was always available—ready to answer questions, offer recommendations, or simply check in to make sure everything was going well. Breakfast was included and consistently delicious, a great way to start the day.Although the Selçuk train station is nearby, the hill near St. John’s Basilica and the İsa Bey Mosque is quite steep. After a couple of days, we discovered an alternate route that felt easier and also led us directly to the dolmuş stop for Ephesus and Şirince. The dolmuş minibuses were cheap, reliable, and very convenient.As for Şirince, we personally found it a bit underwhelming. Instead of the quaint village we expected, it felt more like a tourist trap. Still, it may appeal to some travelers.The Efes Archaeological Museum in Selçuk was truly impressive. Seeing the statues and artifacts up close gave us a deeper understanding of the city in its heyday. Visiting the museum before going to Ephesus made the ruins come alive and added context to what we were seeing.Ephesus itself was impressive, though smaller than we expected. The amphitheater was closed for renovation, and the site was quite crowded with tourists. Our hotel manager wisely suggested visiting in the late afternoon—it was cooler then, and the ruins lit by the setting sun were especially beautiful.One tip for anyone arriving by air: taking the train from Izmir Airport to Selçuk can be confusing. Don’t make the mistake we did by buying Gise İZBAN metro cards, which cost us 350 TL for two. The metro ticket office attendant wasn’t very helpful—he could have directed us to the TCDD office instead of selling us cards we didn’t need. Instead, skip the metro ticket booth and the regular turnstiles. Walk through the open turnstiles on the right-hand side and head to the small TCDD ticket office tucked away on the far side of the waiting room—it’s easy to miss, but that’s where you get the correct train tickets.For comfort, value, and genuine hospitality, Amazon Antique is hard to beat. It’s a great base for exploring Ephesus and the surrounding area.

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• User:GoSeeDoTravelDuo

  Trip type: Couples

  Simple place will make you feel as if you are in a real Türkish family home!

  17 Oct 2023

  Perfect stay for four nights in October 2023 at Amazon Antique!The location was perfect for a walkable visit to Selçuk. We loved being close to everything yet yet in a quiet neighborhood. It felt very traditional. Ismail was such a great communicator. Always so responsive.Arrival was a very easy 10 minute walk from the Selçuk train station. Even in the dark as we arrived about 20:30 (8:30pm). Check in was quick as Ismail was waiting for us. Our room was as described and same as photos. Simple, comfy and clean. Facility was quiet. Loved the courtyard with all the plants. Breakfast was served in the courtyard on the patio. A typical Türkish breakfast always including a fresh hot Türkish omelette. The woman who cooked was always so sweet and smiled each time we saw her. Your stay will allow you to walk to all the sites. We loved walking a beautiful shaded path to Ephesus Ancient City. You will also be right next to Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St John & Ayasuluk Castle!

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• User:jcw80207

  Trip type: Family

  Comfy Place, Great Host, Wonderful Location

  16 Aug 2023

  We really wish we could have stayed longer. We had only two nights at the Amazon Antique Hotel and would have loved to stay a week. We had a large family room with a private patio. We were only four people, but could have easily welcomed two more people to stay with us in the ample room. The host is very knowledgeable about the area and very helpful. We arrived very late -- much later than expected -- and the host and his colleague waited to welcome us. They also helped arrange for transport for us from Cesme to the hotel.At the hotel, I especially liked the lending library of regional guides, books and pamphlets in the common area. The garden is a lovely place to sit and relax. The location of the hotel is excellent for going to Ephesus, restaurants and the train station. The host drove us to the entrance of Ephesus out of extreme kindness, and we walked comfortably back to the hotel in the evening. It's not too far to walk. If I'm every in Selcuk again, I would be happy to stay at the Amazon Antique Hotel. It's not fancy, but it's very comfortable.

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