We can not say enough about how amazing our experience was. As super hosts ourselves our expectations are high and O***r as the booking and communications person and S****a kanum as host were outstanding. The communications from time of booking to arrival and throughout the stay were almost instant and perfect. Once we arrived, even though it was late, S****a kanum greated us with a smile and so much love, I felt like I was visitng my parents house. The view and the pool were beautiful and the place was super clean. Our experience was so wonderful that we want to come back just to visit S****a kanum and the kittes again. You will not regret a stay here if you are lucky enough to book.
Tophane, Alanya, Türkiye · EST. 1881
Since 1881 — the calm of stone and sea.
Coffee beneath the lemon trees in the morning; a glass of wine facing the Red Tower by evening. There is no rush.
The house · 1881
Not a rental apartment. A real home.
A stone house in Tophane’s streets, built in 1881. Restored in 1995 with local architects; the Mediterranean character kept: stone walls, high ceilings, shaded terraces.
Today the whole house is yours. The hosts live independently upstairs. Below: two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, terraces, and a private mosaic pool looking toward the sea and the Red Tower.
In the garden: lemon, citrus, olive, fig. Lavender and flowers. Neighborhood cats pass through as they please. Morning under the trees; evening as the tower turns red.
Hosts
The hosts, upstairs.
Airbnb Superhosts; two years of hosting. A warm welcome, keys, an optional brief tour of the house. After that, the stay is yours.
Privacy is fully respected. An independent stay, or tea and conversation — your choice.
We can help with airport transfers. You only need to ask.













Guest reviews
Twelve stays. Five stars.
From the Airbnb listing, as written. Names are shortened so full names are not published.
We’ve stayed in a lot of Airbnbs over the years, and this is definitely one of our favourites. The property is beautiful, with stunning gardens and peaceful surroundings that make it feel really private. It was perfect for our family, with plenty of space for the children to play and relax. O***r and his mum were honestly two of the best hosts we’ve ever had. They went above and beyond throughout our stay, always happy to help with anything we needed and full of fantastic local recommendations. Every restaurant and place they suggested was excellent. A special mention also goes to the driver O***r recommended - I think his name was S***i. He was reliable, friendly and made getting around so easy. We’d highly recommend using him if you’re visiting Alanya. We had such a wonderful stay that if we come back to Alanya, we wouldn’t look anywhere else we’d stay here again without hesitation. Thank you both for making our holiday so memorable!
We had such a wonderful time staying with O***r and S****a. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel so welcome and were always kind, friendly, and happy to help. Their home is absolutely amazing, and we especially loved spending time in the beautiful garden and by the pool. It was the perfect place to relax, and we genuinely enjoyed every minute of our stay. O***r and S****a also went above and beyond by helping us arrange trips and sharing great local recommendations, which made our holiday even more special. Thank you both for your hospitality and for making our stay so memorable. We hope to come back one day and would highly recommend staying here!
We enjoyed our stay at Ö***r's house very much. The villa has very beautiful garden with breathtaking views on the harbour, sea and Red Tower. The house was well-decorated, we especially liked the couch and the swing in the garden. The pool is really beautiful, though we didn't have a chance to swim due to the weather and cold water. The location was literally awesome - peaceful place far away from tourist noises, but there were some great restaurants really close. We used the kitchen to cook our own meals, it was convenient. One little detail for consideration - the place doesn't have a hair dryer, so bring your own, if you need it. We are very grateful for heart-warming welcome to Ö***r and S****a, thank you very much!
Olimme erittäin tyytyväisiä majoitukseen. Kauniit näkymät merelle ja satamaan, oma uima-allas ja aamukahvit keinussa idyllisessä puutarhassa on tämän majapaikan parhaita paloja. O*******a saimme tarvittaessa heti apua kun sitä tarvitsimme ja häneltä saimme myös hyviä vinkkejä paikallisista aktiviteeteista. Tätä Alanyan helmeä voimme suositella kaikille.
Tak for et dejlig,hel fantastisk ferie i jeres hus. Vi nyd især gæstfriheden og udsigten fra terrassen, som ikke er til at slå! Ö***r og S****a var meget opmærksom på, at vi havde den bedste oplevelse. Ö***r delte gerne tips og tricks ud ift.mulige aktiviteter i Alanya og omegn og S****a,som er et meget hjertevarmt menneske, sørgede for at vi nyd vores ferie på stedet. Huset ligger i den gamle bydel på en lille brostensbelagt gade med panoramaudsigt på Alanya skyline,omkring liggende bjerge og havet. Haven/ poolen har morgensol og så forsvinder solen bag bjerget. Man ligger i gåafstand til midtbyen ( ca.15 min) og indkøb. Om natten kunne vi følge med i det pulserende byliv. Tak for en dejlig ferie!
Highly recommend this place! The apartment is beautifully decorated, clean, and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. AC and Wi-Fi work great. Outside, there’s a stunning pool with a mosaic floor and an incredible view of the bay, plus a peaceful garden with swings and chairs. A few notes — not downsides, just things to be aware of. The host’s family lives upstairs, which wasn’t clear from the listing, but they were very respectful and never intruded on our space. The master bedroom has amazing views. The second bedroom has no windows due to the hillside layout, so for comfort, it’s best to sleep with the bedroom door open and AC running in the main room. If renting a car, choose the smallest possible — the home is inside an ancient fortress with very narrow streets. These are just nuances, not negatives. I truly enjoyed my stay and am very happy I chose this place. Thank you, O***r and family!
Vi är så otroligt nöjda med boendet och värdarna. Lugn och ro med en helt otrolig uttsikt över hamnen. Ingen insyn alls utan man bor helt privat och så fort vi behövt hjälp har vi fått de blixtsnabbt. Vi kommer definitivt att återkomma! Lungt område med härliga restauranger och kullerstensgator. Rekommenderas starkt
Villa Luna er en perle i Alanya. Beliggende helt privat bag slottets mure og med den mest betagende udsigt ind over bugten har man byens liv ganske kort fra huset og alligevel oplever man høj grad af privatliv. Huset er rummeligt til 5 personer, med skønne udendørs hyggekroge og med mulighed for at blive kølet lidt ned indendørs eller i den fantastiske private pool med udsigt. O***r er nem at kommunikere med og er meget villig til at komme med lokale anbefalinger. S****a , som bor i overetagen, er diskret og opmærksom på at hendes gæster får en god oplevelse. Vi boede hos S****a i 10 dage og havde en fantastisk oplevelse og kommer meget gerne igen. De varmeste hilsner familien S******n og J******n.
Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Vielen lieben Dank für tolle Gastfreundschaft. 👌
Fantastisk beliggenhet med nydelig utsikt over byen og havet! Vertskapet var meget hyggelig og behjelpelig. Rent og hyggelig både ute og inne. Mangler litt utstyr for å lage egen mat, ellers koselig sittegruppe ute. Gangavstand til sentrum og strender på begge sider av Borgen i imponerende gammel byggningslandskap med steinbelagte gater og murer. Anbefales!!
What a great little place. Absolutely gorgeous views across the bays and an easy albeit steep walk to and from town. Fabulous family. Would 100% recommend staying here, we had a great time!
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House rules
Kept quiet, so the house can be itself.
Not a hotel policy wall. A historic stone house, a garden, and a street, living together.
Arrival
Check-in 14:00–21:00. Check-out before 11:00.
Names
By law, every guest’s ID or passport is recorded.
Air
No smoking, e-cigarettes, or illegal substances inside the house.
Animals
No pets. Neighborhood cats visit the garden on their own terms.
Quiet
No loud music, parties, or gatherings.
Guests
Only registered guests may stay.
Fire
No BBQ or open fire. A historic area, a dry garden, old stone — fire risk.
Pool
The pool is open 08:00–21:00.
Garden
Care for the plants, the trees, and the cats who pass through.
Tophane · an open-air museum
The older, quieter streets of the peninsula.
Alanya has a busy resort side. Luna’s guests live in the older, quieter stone streets of Tophane — not on the package-tourism strip.
A registered historical conservation area. Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman — five civilizations on the same cobbles. Bougainvillea, lemon scent, shade.
The sea and the historic harbor are about a seven-to-eight-minute walk. Nearby: the Red Tower, the historic Tersane, the crescent bay, Alanya Castle. From Esat Tower, a historic climb of about six hundred steps toward the castle.
Eat
Walk down through the bougainvillea. Sit by the water. Order slowly.
Kitchens and hours change. Ask us for tonight. We do not invent prices we cannot stand behind.
These places are real. No menu promises — atmosphere and a direction.
Mahperi Restaurant
Alanya’s oldest restaurant. Family-run, on the water, under the castle. Turkish and Mediterranean; known for fish and meze. A special evening, not a cheap snack.
İskele Sofrası
A traditional Turkish table: kebabs, meze, pide, lahmacun, Aegean-style fish. Family-run, walk-in friendly. Weekends can be busy.
Kale Panorama Restoran
City, harbor and sea together. Turkish and Mediterranean. Sunset is the reason to go. The view is honest; we will not oversell the food.
Around the harbor and Tersane
A simple Turkish breakfast, gözleme, tea in the shade of the castle walls. Right after a morning swim. We do not invent a café name; in Tophane these stands are simply there.
Dim River trout houses
Lunch by the river. Not a walk from the house; the meal of a cave-and-valley day.
History
An open-air museum, from the door.
All of this is on the peninsula, walkable from the house. We do not quote ticket prices or opening hours; the hosts will have today’s facts.
A simple walk from the door
- Down through Tophane’s stone streets — bougainvillea, shade, the slope.
- The Red Tower. About seven to eight minutes from the house.
- Through the historic gate and down the stairs to Tersane Beach; along the old sea walls to the shipyard.
- The crescent bay, fishing boats, the historic harbor.
- If you wish: about six hundred steps from Esat Tower toward the castle — or the cable car from Damlataş to Ehmedek.
- On the west of the peninsula, Damlataş Cave and the Archaeological Museum; Damlataş Beach in front.
Kızıl Kule — the Red Tower
Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I; architect Ebu Ali Reha of Aleppo. Octagonal, about 33 metres high, 29 metres across. The symbol of Alanya — on the city flag; once on the 250,000 TL banknote. Ethnographic museum on the ground floor. It protects the harbor and the shipyard.
Tersane — the Seljuk shipyard
The only surviving Seljuk shipyard of its kind in Turkey. About 300 metres from the Red Tower along the old sea walls. Uneven historic stone; wear sturdy shoes. The natural companion to the tower.
Alanya Castle
A Seljuk fortress on a 250-metre rocky peninsula, over Byzantine and Roman remnants. Walls about 6.5 km, some 140 towers, hundreds of cisterns. The inner citadel (İç Kale) is the hilltop. From Esat Tower, a historic climb of about 600 steps.
Ehmedek
A historic fortification within the castle. The Alanya cable car (Teleferik) arrives here from Damlataş.
Historic harbor / crescent bay
Fishing boats, gulets. The walk of merchants and sailors for millennia.
The streets of Tophane
Ottoman-era stone houses, bougainvillea, a registered historic site. Five civilizations. The house is part of this fabric.
Damlataş Cave
Discovered during harbor quarry work. Stalactites and stalagmites, some 15,000 years in the making. A constant about 22°C and high humidity; long associated with respiratory relief. The first cave opened to tourism in Turkey. Damlataş Beach in front. We do not quote old ticket prices.
Alanya Archaeological Museum
Finds from around Alanya, Bronze Age to Ottoman — including the well-known bronze Heracles. We do not invent hours; ask your host.
The sea
Closest first. Then sand. Then the east.
In summer, go early or late. We do not invent secret coves. Boat trips from the historic harbor visit sea caves; Phosphorus Cave (Fosforlu) is a known stop. Ask the host for times and fares.
Tersane Beach
A small pebble beach between the Red Tower and the historic shipyard. Clear, shallow water; you swim among castle walls. Reached through the historic gate by the tower, then stairs. It can be crowded in high season; there can be litter — better to say so.
Cleopatra Beach
West of the peninsula. Golden sand, and the legend of Cleopatra bathing here with Antony. The most popular, the most developed. The western end is quieter. Combine with Damlataş Cave and the cable car.
Damlataş Beach
A smaller bay by the cave, dramatic cliffs, a more intimate late light.
Keykubat Beach
Sand running east. Often calmer than Cleopatra.
Boats and river shade
Boat trips from the historic harbor go to the sea caves. The Dim area and the mountain valleys are not the sea; they are river shade and a cooler lunch.
Days well spent
Three unhurried shapes. Not a tour.
Do not pack them into one day. The pool is yours until 21:00.
A harbor morning
Coffee in the garden. The pool, if you like. Walk down through the bougainvillea to the harbor. The tower, the shipyard, a short swim, gözleme and tea. Afternoon at the house. There is no rush.
A castle afternoon
Let the heat pass. Early evening, six hundred steps from Esat, or the cable car from Damlataş to Ehmedek. Walls, sea, quiet. Sit on Kale Caddesi at sunset. Come down slowly.
A Dim and mountain day
East, about 11–12 km, Dim Cave in Kestel: a long illuminated walkway, an underground lake, the Taurus. Then trout by the Dim River. For a fuller day, Sapadere Canyon — wooden walkways in a mountain gorge. Ask us about the road and tickets.
A practical stay
What you need to know, and no more.
In and out
Check-in 14:00–21:00. Check-out before 11:00. Pool 08:00–21:00.
Registration
Every guest’s ID or passport is recorded by law.
Airports
Gazipaşa–Alanya (GZP) about 40 km. Antalya (AYT) about 120 km. Ask the host for a transfer; we will not invent a fare.
In the house
Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace. An equipped kitchen. Hosts upstairs; you below.
Minimum stay
Seven nights as standard. Ten in the shoulder season, fourteen in deep winter. No stays under seven nights. Instant Book is off; a brief intro message is expected. A discount for returning guests.
License
Licensed tourism registration No: 07-4539. The entire independent historic stone house.
Address
Tophane, Andızlı Cami Sokak No: 13, 07400 Alanya / Antalya
Shoes
Cobblestones and historic stairs. Closed, non-slip shoes for the castle and Tersane.
Summer heat
Climb in the early morning or late afternoon.
Help
Transfers, tickets, reservations: the hosts are upstairs and happy to help. We can help with airport transfers. You only need to ask.
Booking
Two ways to reserve.
Through Airbnb
Dates, pricing and secure payment — all on our Airbnb page. Superhosts; rated 5.0 by our guests.
Directly with the hosts
Questions before you book — or unable to pay through Airbnb? Write to us. We answer quickly, arrange the stay directly and register everything properly.
How it works
Write to us; we look at your dates together and see whether the house is free.
If it is, we send you the total and our bank details in writing.
Once the payment reaches us the dates are held in your name and we send written confirmation.
Since 1881 — the calm of stone and sea.
There is no rush.
Luna Alanya · Tophane