Ephesus Palaces vs Nicea Hotel
Both are in Selcuk, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★14 Mayıs
Ephesus Palaces
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★Atatürk
Nicea Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Nicea Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 780 m apart.
Choose Ephesus Palaces if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Nicea Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Ephesus Palaces better than Nicea Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Nicea Hotel better than Ephesus Palaces?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.8)+0.8
- 2760 m closer to the city centre−760 m
- 3210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 4More guest reviews (931 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×44
- 5110 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+110
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 85 vs 54)+31
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ephesus Palaces vs Nicea Hotel: which hotel is better? | Ephesus Palaces | Nicea Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Location | 6.4 | 8.5 +2.1 |
| Public transport | 7.6 | 8.7 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 931 +910 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 445 |
| Rank in Selcuk | top 95% | top 84% +11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 8.5 +2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 920 m | 160 m −760 m |
| To public transport | 600 m | 390 m −210 m |
| To the airport | 43 km | 42 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 | 125 +110 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 8 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 30 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 11 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
780 m apart
Ephesus Palaces or Nicea Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Ephesus Palaces or Nicea Hotel?
Nicea Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ephesus Palaces or Nicea Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Nicea Hotel is closer: 160 m from the centre, against 920 m for Ephesus Palaces.
How far apart are Ephesus Palaces and Nicea Hotel?
The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score