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title: "SAFARİ OTEL vs Start Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "SAFARİ OTEL or Start Hotel in Antalya? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/safari-otel-antalya-vs-start-hotel-antalya/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# SAFARİ OTEL vs Start Hotel

Both are in Antalya, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Yüksekalan
## [SAFARİ OTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/safari-otel-antalya/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2051360/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Yüksekalan
## [Start Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/start-hotel-antalya/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2131224/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Start Hotel

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 380 m apart.

### Choose SAFARİ OTEL if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.1)
-   free parking

### Choose Start Hotel if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Why is SAFARİ OTEL better than Start Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1) (+0.5)
2.  Has free parking

### Why is Start Hotel better than SAFARİ OTEL?

1.  Has a spa
2.  More guest reviews (720 vs 89), so the rating is more reliable (×8.1)
3.  5 more sights within 1 km (+5)
4.  4 more listed amenities (20 vs 16) (+4)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | SAFARİ OTEL | Start Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.3  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 6.5  (+4.0) |
| Beach access | 0.6  (+0.4) | 0.2 |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.4) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 89 | 720  (+631) |
| Rank in Antalya | top 35%  (+40%) | bottom 25% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.3  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Yüksekalan centre | 280 m | 180 m |
| To the beach | 2.8 km  (−100 m) | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 450 m | 400 m |
| To the airport | 8.2 km | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 118 | 150  (+32) |
| To the nearest food shop | 260 m | 80 m  (−180 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 22  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 14  (+5) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 44 | 56 |
| Floors | 5 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 20  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

380 m apart

SAFARİ OTEL: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station İsmetpaşa Antray Durağı: 450 m, Antalya International Airport (AYT): 8.2 km, beach: 2.8 km, 118 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

Start Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station İsmetpaşa Antray Durağı: 400 m, Antalya International Airport (AYT): 8.0 km, beach: 2.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 14 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Antalya

[Antalya weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/turkiye/antalya/antalya/weather)

## SAFARİ OTEL or Start Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, SAFARİ OTEL or Start Hotel?

Start Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. SAFARİ OTEL is stronger in guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, SAFARİ OTEL or Start Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

SAFARİ OTEL is 2.8 km from the nearest beach; Start Hotel is 2.9 km.

### How far apart are SAFARİ OTEL and Start Hotel?

The two hotels are 380 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/safari-otel-antalya-vs-start-hotel-antalya/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/