Before or after your cruise

A night in Izmir, 15 minutes from your ship

Cruise ships calling at Izmir dock at Alsancak Port, at the northern end of the city centre. Riva Hotel Alsancak is about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride away, so you can arrive a day early, stay on after you disembark, or simply spend your evening in the heart of the city.

  • 15 minwalk to Alsancak Port
  • 5 minby taxi to the port
  • 25 minby car to the airport
  • 24 hoursreception
Guest room at Riva Hotel Alsancak
Location

Walking distances from the hotel

  • Alsancak Port (cruise ships)15 min walk · 5 min by taxi
  • Kordon seafront5 min walk
  • Alsancak Station (İZBAN)10 min walk
  • Alsancak ferry pier8 min walk
  • Kıbrıs Şehitleri Street1 min walk
  • Clock Tower & Konak Square30 min walk · 10 min by taxi
  • Izmir Airport (ADB)25 min by car · 40 min by İZBAN
Port day plans

Make the most of Izmir around your cruise

  • Evening on the Kordon

    The seafront promenade is 5 minutes from the hotel: sunset, fish restaurants and a long walk by the sea.

  • Old town and bazaar

    Konak Square, the Clock Tower and Kemeraltı Bazaar are 10 minutes by taxi.

  • See the bay by ferry

    City ferries from Alsancak pier cross to Karşıyaka; a cheap way to see Izmir from the water.

  • Easy airport connection

    The airport is 25 minutes by car, or 40 minutes on the İZBAN train from Alsancak station.

  • Real Izmir food

    Alsancak's side streets are full of local restaurants, meyhanes, cafés and bakeries.

  • Arriving at odd hours?

    Reception is open 24 hours. Check-in is from 14:00; message us on WhatsApp with your plans.

Rooms

55 rooms, 45 with a kitchen

  • Studio Room with Kitchen at Riva Hotel Alsancak

    Studio Room with Kitchen

    20 m² · up to 2 guests · kitchenette

  • Superior Room with Kitchen at Riva Hotel Alsancak

    Superior Room with Kitchen

    22 m² · up to 2 guests · kitchenette

  • Deluxe Room with Kitchen at Riva Hotel Alsancak

    Deluxe Room with Kitchen

    24 m² · up to 2 guests · kitchenette

  • 1+1 Suite at Riva Hotel Alsancak

    1+1 Suite

    45 m² · up to 4 guests · open kitchen

Book direct for the best rate. Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp; our reception answers 24 hours a day.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How far is the hotel from Izmir cruise port?

Cruise ships dock at Alsancak Port. The hotel is about a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from the port.

Can I stay the night before my cruise?

Yes, and arriving a day early is a good way to avoid missing the ship because of a delayed flight. Check-in is from 14:00 and reception is open 24 hours.

How do I get from Izmir Airport to the hotel?

Take the İZBAN train to Alsancak (about 40 minutes, no change, then a 10-minute walk) or a taxi (about 25–35 minutes). Metro and İZBAN stop running around midnight; after that, a taxi is easiest.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Reception is open 24 hours.

Is reception open at night?

Yes. Reception and security are open 24 hours, so you can check in at any hour.

Where do I get the best rate?

Book directly on our website or message us on WhatsApp. Direct bookings get our best available rate.