Ayasuluk Hotel Rilican — Hotel in Selçuk

The hotel owner made our one night stay here the highlight of our time in Turkey. His genuine warmth and friendliness warmed us and helped us to fall in love with Selcuk. Plus he's very accomplished in the kitchen. Besides the scrumptious breakfast spread on the rooftop terrace, he grilled a fish dinner that was beautifully presented and among the best meals we've ever had. And best of all was that we experienced that wonderful meal while enjoying the lovely view of the illuminated castle and the sunset over the Aegean in the distance. ||||As another reviewer mentioned, the hotel initially was a bit hard to find because it's tucked away on a side street up the hill from the train station. But we soon realized how conveniently it's located: just a short taxi ride to Ephesus and a five minute walk to the train station. ||||The rooms are basic but scrupulously clean. But the food, the lovely evenings and mornings on the rooftop terrace, the very affordable prices, and, most importantly, the owner's way of making you feel a part of his family and as if you've known him for years makes it a place you'll want to visit over...

It was hard to find initially but once we moved in we realized how convenient the hotel is to Ephysus as well as main highways north and south. .. less than 5 minutes from the top gate of Ephesus. ||The owner is a delight and did everything he could to make our stay a pleasant one even preparing breakfast half an hour early so we could be at Ephysus when the gates opened. ||Dogs barking at night has been an issue for me and our room provided a respite for us as there are no windows facing outside the hotel except the bathroom; the necessary room air conditioner drowned out what filtered through. ||Although the bed was hard we slept well. Room was tiny with nowhere to put anything and it was very difficult to even walk around the bed. Lighting was glaring overhead single light or small office table lamp with cord stretching from the bathroom preventing the door from being closed. ||Breakfast is on the roof patio and the location of that was the high point of our stay (pun not intended). Great 180 degree views of the city and castle under nicely shaded and breezy canopy. ||For the price we paid it was good...

We have not slept in that hotel but were renting a house right opposite the hotel/ restaurant. ||We had 3 dinners & 1 breakfast there; all were really good, delicious turkish food with meat & fish BBQ all cooked by the owner himself. and tons of Mezze!!||The legendary turkish hospitality is there, no question about it.||The roof terrace is really nice too with an amazing sunset over the valley of Selcuk.||||I write on the hotel page because there isn't a page for the restaurant of this hotel. ||||strongly...