Siteler, Konyaaltı Property Guide

Siteler at a glance

Siteler is a neighbourhood (mahalle) in northern Konyaaltı, inland from the coast. Molla Yusuf lies to the west, Uncalı to the south, Akkuyu to the south-east and Pınarbaşı to the east. Despite the name ("site" is the Turkish word for a gated complex), Siteler is simply the name of the neighbourhood: alongside complexes with pools, much of the housing is ordinary apartment blocks. The Antalya Police Headquarters (Emniyet Müdürlüğü) compound is also located here.

Location and transport

The main roads are Uncalı Caddesi, Anadolu Caddesi, Emniyet Caddesi and Üniversite Caddesi. From the centre of Siteler, Antalya Airport is roughly 22 km by road, Kaleiçi (the old town) roughly 9.5 km and Konyaaltı Beach roughly 4.5 km. Public transport is by municipal bus; the light rail does not reach the neighbourhood, and the nearest T3 tram stops are on the eastern side of Pınarbaşı.

Everyday life

Siteler has mosques, a middle school, many small parks and a weekly street market. Supermarkets, pharmacies and everyday services cluster around Uncalı Caddesi and Anadolu Caddesi. The neighbourhood is not on the coast, but Konyaaltı Beach is a short drive away. Its proximity to the Akdeniz University campus also brings students and staff to the area.

Housing stock

Housing in Siteler is mainly multi-storey apartment blocks, and buildings of nine floors or more are common. Family-sized two- and three-bedroom flats are widespread, and small furnished rentals also appear in listings because of the nearby university. In taller buildings, the lift, parking and building management are key factors when choosing a flat. Building ages vary within the neighbourhood, so two flats on the same street may differ in earthquake code, heating system and shared facilities.

Who it suits

• Families who want to live in an apartment block close to Uncalı and central Konyaaltı
• Students and staff who want to live near Akdeniz University
• Investors considering long-term letting

What to check before buying

• Building age and earthquake code: for taller buildings, use the permit date to find out 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).
• Lift, parking and maintenance fee: ask for lift maintenance records, parking rights and the current monthly fee (aidat).
• Student letting: for small flats, remember that demand follows the academic calendar and that summer vacancies are possible.
• 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 the wider district, see our Konyaaltı area guide; common questions are answered in our FAQ. If you own property in Siteler, we can help you sell or let it.

Are all homes in Siteler in gated complexes?

No. Siteler is the name of the neighbourhood. There are gated complexes with pools and security, but a large share of the housing is ordinary apartment blocks.

How far is Siteler from the sea?

From the centre of the neighbourhood, Konyaaltı Beach is roughly 4.5 km by road. Siteler is not on the coast.

Can foreigners buy in Siteler and get a residence permit?

Siteler 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 Siteler from the airport and Kaleiçi?

By road, Antalya Airport is roughly 22 km away and Kaleiçi roughly 9.5 km. Journey times depend on traffic.