Pınarbaşı, Konyaaltı Property Guide

Pınarbaşı at a glance

Pınarbaşı is a neighbourhood (mahalle) in north-eastern Konyaaltı, close to the boundary with Muratpaşa district. A large part of it is taken up by the main campus of Akdeniz University, and Akdeniz University Hospital is also on the campus, within this neighbourhood. Arapsuyu lies to the south and Toros, Akkuyu and Siteler to the west. The campus, the university's botanical garden and other green areas shape the character of the area.

Location and transport

The main road is Dumlupınar Bulvarı, while Pınarbaşı Caddesi and Toroslar Caddesi link the neighbourhood to the residential areas to the south. The T3 tram line, which runs between Varsak and Antalya Museum, has its Üniversite Hastanesi and Akdeniz Üniversitesi stops on the eastern edge of the neighbourhood, making this one of the few parts of Konyaaltı directly on the rail network. From the centre of Pınarbaşı, Antalya Airport is roughly 22 km by road, Kaleiçi (the old town) roughly 8.5 km and Konyaaltı Beach roughly 4 km.

Everyday life

Daily life in Pınarbaşı revolves around the university and the hospital. Student, staff and visitor traffic is heavy during the day, and parking can be hard to find at the start of term and around the hospital. The neighbourhood has mosques, a middle school, parks and a street market, and shops, stationers and eateries cater to the student population.

Housing stock

Outside the campus, housing is mainly apartment blocks. Small flats (studio and one-bedroom) and furnished rentals aimed at students and hospital staff appear frequently in listings, alongside family-sized two- and three-bedroom flats. There are also student dormitories around the campus.

Who it suits

• Akdeniz University students, academics and hospital staff
• Investors considering a small flat for long-term letting
• People who value the tram connection and proximity to the hospital

What to check before buying

• Student letting: demand follows the academic calendar; factor in possible summer vacancies, the expectation of furnished flats and the length of tenancy agreements.
• Building age and earthquake code: use the permit date to check whether the building was designed to the 2007 or 2018 earthquake regulations.
• Occupancy permit and title: check whether the building has its occupancy permit (iskân) and whether the title deed (tapu) is full condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) or the interim construction-stage title (kat irtifakı). For flats that have been split or converted, check that they match the approved plans.
• Maintenance fee and management: in buildings with frequent tenant turnover, ask how the building is managed and what the current monthly fee (aidat) is.
• Short-term letting: under Law No. 7464, renting to tourists requires a ministry permit and the unanimous consent of the building's flat owners.

For rent and price trends, see our Antalya property market page; for the wider district, see the Konyaaltı area guide. If you have a flat in Pınarbaşı to let, we can help you sell or let it.

Which neighbourhood is Akdeniz University in?

The main campus of Akdeniz University and Akdeniz University Hospital are in Pınarbaşı, Konyaaltı, on Dumlupınar Bulvarı.

Can you reach Pınarbaşı by tram?

Yes. The Üniversite Hastanesi and Akdeniz Üniversitesi stops of the T3 tram line (Varsak–Müze) are on the eastern edge of the neighbourhood. Routes and timetables can change, so check current information with Antalya Metropolitan Municipality.

Can foreigners buy in Pınarbaşı and get a residence permit?

Pınarbaşı was not on the list of neighbourhoods closed to new foreign residence registrations published by the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi) on 30 June 2022. Confirm the current status before applying.

How far is Pınarbaşı from the sea?

From the centre of the neighbourhood, Konyaaltı Beach is roughly 4 km by road. Pınarbaşı is not on the coast, but the beach is a short drive or bus ride away.