About İzmir
İzmir is one of Türkiye's major cities, home to around 2,938,292 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in İzmir
1
Izmir Archaeological Museum
2
Atatürk Museum
3
History and Art Museum
4
Railway Museum
5
Radio and Democracy Museum
6
Church of St Vukolos
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Izmir Archaeological Museum
- Visit Atatürk Museum
- Visit History and Art Museum
- Eat at Sultan Yemek Evi
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Railway Museum
- Visit Radio and Democracy Museum
- Visit Church of St Vukolos
- Eat at Alsancak Pide
Where to eat
Local favourites
Sultan Yemek Evi
Reliable budget eatery.
Alsancak Pide
Simple cafe for pizza and similar.
Köfteci Okan
Kofta restaurant, no better than okay.
Çarşı Balık
Good place for fish and shellfish.
Piraye Ev Yemekleri
Friendly inexpensive cafe with home-style cooking.
Köfteci Murat
Serving good filling meatballs.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Baylan
Basic central place, okay for a short stay.
Mithras Hotel
Clean and comfy, some street noise.
Piano Hotel Izmir
Clean and central, tiny rooms with poor sound-proofing and a cigarette pong.
Ibis Izmir Alsancak
Pleasant budget chain, rooms are small but clean.
Karaca Hotel
Acceptable for what you pay.
Museums & culture
- Izmir Archaeological Museum
- Atatürk Museum
- History and Art Museum
- Railway Museum
- Radio and Democracy Museum
- Church of St Vukolos
In pictures
İzmir gallery
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