Where to Stay in Olympos
Where to Stay in Olympos
Olympos sits in a narrow valley where ancient ruins meet the Mediterranean, and the accommodation scene here is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Turkey. The village has built its identity almost entirely around treehouse camps, which are exactly what they sound like: wooden platforms and cabins nestled into the forest canopy, usually offered on a half-board basis that includes breakfast and dinner. For budget travelers, this is actually good news, because the treehouse camps remain cheap, social, and well-suited to the slow pace the valley demands.
The main cluster of camps lines the single dirt road running through the village toward the beach. Kadir’s and Bayrams are the two most established names and have been hosting backpackers for decades. They’re reliable choices not because they’re luxurious but because they’re honest about what they are: communal bathrooms, basic beds, communal meals, and a lively evening atmosphere. Staying in this central stretch keeps you close to the ruins, the beach, and other travelers, which matters when the village essentially shuts down after dark and you want company.
The beach end of the road offers slightly quieter options with a bit more privacy, which suits people who want Olympos without the hostel energy. The tradeoff is that you’re a longer walk from the ruins and the handful of small restaurants and shops.
Avoid booking anything that advertises itself as a boutique hotel at budget prices. A few places have renovated and now charge rates that don’t match the quality delivered, banking on Olympos’s reputation rather than their own. Read recent reviews specifically about cleanliness and management responsiveness.
The one booking mistake people consistently make is arriving in July or August without a reservation. Olympos is small and the good camps fill up fast in peak season. The valley also gets genuinely hot and humid at that time, so shoulder season, particularly May, June, or September, is the smarter window anyway.
Half-board is almost always worth taking here. Restaurants in the valley are limited and the meals included at camps are decent enough that cooking your own alternative rarely makes financial sense.
Plan Your Trip
- Hotels: Search accommodation in Olympos on Booking.com
- Tours & Activities: Browse Olympos experiences on GetYourGuide
- Day Trips: Find Olympos tours on Viator
