Higher business-travel score · stronger metro access
- Rail transit 90 m
DoubleTree by Hilton İzmir Alsancak
DoubleTree by HiltonHiltonIzmir, Konak★★★★126 rooms
8.0/ 10
Official site avg of 5 sites
Stay Atlas verdict
8.0/ 10 · average of 5 sites
- Best: City-break travellers who want to walk to Kordon, Kemeraltı and the Clock Tower
- Watch out: Anyone expecting large rooms or a full sea view (standard rooms are 20-23 m², views are partial)
Suitability by travel purpose
Best for
- Business travel
- Couples
- For families
Also suits
- Luxury
- Remote work
See suitability details
- For families7.9
- Business travel8.3
- Couples8.2
- Remote work7.3
- Luxury7.6
Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.
The realistic view
Beyond the first impression
Verified information onlyA 126-room, 21-storey city hotel on Şair Eşref Boulevard in Alsancak, rebranded as DoubleTree in 2014 after a refurbishment of the former Yıldızhan Hotel. Rooftop pool and bar, free parking and a walkable location are the draws; rooms are compact and sea views are partial.
What it does well
- City-break travellers who want to walk to Kordon, Kemeraltı and the Clock Tower
- Business travellers attending events at Kültürpark and the İzmir Fair
- Guests arriving by car (free covered parking and valet)
What to watch for
- Rooms are small and showing their age; keep sea-view expectations low.
- Anyone expecting large rooms or a full sea view (standard rooms are 20-23 m², views are partial)
- Guests sensitive to cigarette smell (smoking rooms are on the 7th floor)
Good to know
What guests keep mentioning
Room conditionCaution
Reviews from 2024-2026 repeatedly mention dated furniture, small rooms and courtyard-facing rooms with tiny windows; rooms are the lowest Tripadvisor sub-score.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Smoke smellCaution
Smoking rooms exist on the 7th floor; one guest reported being placed in one unasked. State a non-smoking request in writing.
How do we know this?
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
WalkabilityStrong
Kordon, Kemeraltı, Konak Square and Kültürpark are all walkable; Tripadvisor walkability grade is 95/100.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
ParkingStrong
Covered, secured parking and valet are free; guests mention the valet service as a plus.
How do we know this?
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
Sleep qualityNormal
Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.4/10.
How do we know this?
Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (927 reviews).
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CleanlinessNormal
Temizlik sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.6/10.
How do we know this?
Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (927 reviews).
BreakfastNormal
The buffet and egg station are generally well reviewed; note that breakfast is not included in standard rates and one review found the spread thin.
How do we know this?
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
ServiceNormal
Hizmet sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.2/10.
How do we know this?
Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (927 reviews).
Spa & poolNormal
The rooftop pool is small (1.40 m deep) and summer-only; reviewers say it is rarely busy and the terrace is pleasant in the evening.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Room advice
Which room should you ask for?
- For the viewBook a Deluxe King or Twin Sea View; even so the view is angled and partial.
- For familiesFor families, the 5-person suite (32 m²) or two connecting rooms; remember there are no extra beds.
- Light sleepersAvoid low floors facing the boulevard and the 7th-floor smoking rooms.
More room notes (+3)
- Higher floorIn the 21-storey building, the 9th floor and above is better for both quiet and views.
- Connecting roomsYes
- Older wingsNo major refurbishment since the 2014 conversion; reviews note worn furniture and bathrooms.
Before you book
Practical details worth knowing
Breakfast
Extra charges possible
Parking
Available · free
Self-parking and valet are complimentary.
Pets
Not accepted
Pets are not allowed.
Airport transfer
Not available
Spa & pool
Treatments paid · area access paid
More details (+8)
Extra bed
Not available
Valet
Available
Self-parking and valet are free with in/out privileges.
- Hammam: Yes
- Breakfast style: Buffet
- Nearest rail stop: Basmane
- Walk to rail: 9 min
- Meeting rooms: 2
- Rooftop: Yes
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
- Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Parking
See all amenities (+2)
- Sauna
- Wi-Fi
Loyalty programme
Hilton Honors
The official hilton.com property page (IZMIADI, İsmet Kaptan Mah., Konak) is live with Hilton Honors join/sign-in; the main page carries no property-specific member benefit statement.
Depends on status / availability
- room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
- late checkout (subject to availability)
- lounge access (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
- The meta description's 'Book Direct for lower prices' is a general direct-booking message, not treated as an Honors member rate. The property offers page was not separately checked in this pass.
Location
Izmir, Konak
İsmet Kaptan Mah., Şair Eşref Bulvarı 1373 Sok. No:5, Konak, 35210 İzmir
Rail transit · 248 m
Adnan Menderes Airport is about 20 km away, 25-35 minutes by car depending on traffic. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle. One guest reported paying around 700 TRY for a taxi in December 2024.
The hotel sits at the corner of Şair Eşref Boulevard and 1373 Street, a 2-minute walk from the Montrö side of Kültürpark. Çankaya and Basmane metro stations are 7-9 minutes on foot, the Kordon waterfront 8-10 minutes, and Konak Square with the Clock Tower about 1.3-1.5 km. The bar and restaurant strip on Kıbrıs Şehitleri is 10-12 minutes away. The area is very walkable and restaurants stay open late; in winter the streets empty out after 7 pm.
The stay
Editor's notes
Extra fees & things to know
Breakfast is extra on standard rates. Spa treatments and sauna are charged. Some agencies note a card pre-authorisation for the full stay 36 hours before check-in; ID and a card for incidentals may be requested at arrival. One review reports a limit of two small complimentary water bottles per day and an empty minibar.
Guest scores
What 5 sites say
- Expedia7.8/10
- ETS Tur8.1/10
- Tripadvisor3.8/5
- Hotels.com7.8/10
- Trip.com8.5/10
See score details
- Expedia · 407 reviews7.8 / 10
- ETS Tur · 38 reviews8.1 / 10
- Tripadvisor · 928 reviews3.8 / 5
- Hotels.com7.8 / 10
- Trip.com · 43 reviews8.5 / 10
Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.
Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.
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