(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 in a two-part guide for Digital Nomads in Antalya. You can jump to Pt. 2 here.)
Despite having more than one million inhabitants, I’m always surprised by how often I meet people I know on the streets of Antalya. Located in the south of Turkey, this metropolis with a small city vibe is slowly becoming a popular hub among digital nomads.
But is it worth it? I’ve spent more than three months here, and I can confidently say, “yes, it is!”
Below is a complete guide for digital nomads in Antalya. We will discuss coworking and accommodation options, the cost of living, and things to do in the area.
Without further ado, let’s get down to business:
Coworking And cafés For freelancers In Antalya
There are plenty of options in Antalya for digital nomads who need to leave their temporary
home to focus.
Coworking Antalya is by far my favourite. This is the ideal location if you’re looking for a community of like-minded individuals to bond with during your stay. Coworking Antalya has a gorgeous view over the Mediterranean Sea and an outdoor terrace to get tanned while working. Daily entries are relatively expensive and may not always be worth it. However, prices decrease drastically if you stay in Antalya for a few weeks or months. This is because the owner, Alex, wants to create a real sense of community rather than having thousands of people coming and going without interacting with each other.
Here, you can expect to share your lunch while chatting with other digital nomads, always have access to free coffee, tea, and snacks and all kinds of events. You can learn more about this place in the International Communities section below.
This relatively new place offers everything you could expect from a coworking space. You will find meeting rooms, a lovely interior design, and an on-site café to order a coffee and a dessert for some extra energy. Unfortunately, you won’t have a beautiful view over the sea or an outdoor space to use. Daily passes are expensive, but prices drop when booking more extended periods. Unfortunately, unlike Coworking Antalya, you won’t find a strong sense of community here as this place is relatively new.
This is the place to go if you love books and need to work a few hours on a quick project. Extending over three floors, this café/library has the perfect atmosphere for an intense work session. The ground floor is ideal to immerse yourself in books and vinyls while friendly cats enjoy a nap in whatever open box they find in the store.
Alternatively, the upper floor has a vast terrace with beautiful views over the city. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi only lasts sixty minutes, after which you have to order something else to get access. However, Turkish tea is relatively cheap, so you can easily stay a few hours here without spending a fortune.
This is another cute café perfect for those who need an afternoon of work. It features an outdoor area, an upper floor and strong Wi-Fi. Coffee and pastries are tasty, prices are within the norm, and the owners won’t bother you if you spend your whole afternoon/morning here working or minding your business. Standard!
While these are the coworking and cafés with Wi-Fi I have tried during my months in Antalya, tthere are plenty of other options, such as U1 Coffee and Starbucks. If you try any of these, don’t forget to comment below to help other digital nomads.
International communities
If you’ve just spent a month or more in a location with few internationals and have felt rather lonely, Antalya is the place to go. This city has several expat and digital nomad communities, meaning socialising is extremely easy.
• Coworking Antalya
As mentioned above, this is the ideal place for those looking for a community of like-minded individuals. Coworking Antalya even sells memberships for about 25 euros (as of May, 2025), allowing you to join their many events. Among the most popular is the Vrymibo, a Dutch tradition, consisting of a little party held every Friday evening to celebrate the end of the working week.
Everyone is invited to bring some food that can be shared during the night before heading to an after-party in a nearby club or pub. Apart from this, there are often workshops for digital nomads and freelancers, yoga classes, hiking adventures, game nights, and all sorts of other activities to join. If you can get a membership at this link.
• Expat Community
InterNations also has a thriving community in Antalya with more than 8.800 members. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the pleasure of joining any of their events yet, but according to their site, they organise three monthly events. As I am writing this article, someone is trying to form a writing club, so it may be worth checking out if you are planning to stay in Antalya for some time.
Of course, we cannot skip Couchsurfing! While most people know this platform as the website people use to avoid paying for accommodation, not many know that CouchSurfers often organise events in popular cities. While there is a small fee you need to cover (22.99 euros for a yearly fee, with monthly options also available), this is definitely worth it for some cities. Antalya is one of them. Right now, the Antalya Couchsurfers have weekly events you can join to meet other fellow travellers.
It may no longer be the coolest social network, but Facebook never disappoints when it comes to expat communities. With more than 3,000 members, Antalya Digital Nomads, freelancers and expats is the perfect place to ask whatever question you may have about your stay in Antalya.
Accommodation in Antalya
Up until now, the best option for me has been Airbnb. On average, the cheapest apartment I could find was for about 500 euros during the low season. However, there are usually quite a few rooms available as well. Prices change drastically based on the season you decide to visit, so try to avoid the summer if you’re on a budget.
Co-living places are also available. If you decide to join Coworking Antalya, they may even help you find one. Unfortunately, however, these tend to be more expensive. As with most tourist destinations, there are also several hotels and hostels to choose from, but from personal experience, the best way to find a place is simply by asking around. If you’re planning to stay here for longer than a month, book your first 20- to- 30 days in a place you like and then spread the word.
Chances are someone knows someone else with an Airbnb who will be able to give you a good price.
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Read more about Turkey here in Dispatches’ archives.
Cristina Miceli
contributors, and her work has been featured on several publications, including The Cabo Sun,
Bookmundi, SleepingInAirports, and more. Cristina is a huge promoter of slow travelling and
prefers long train rides to quick flights, analogue photography to selfies, and unknown towns to
massive metropolises. When she’s not writing breaking news or reporting her latest adventures, you may find her
drinking way too much tea, reading whatever book she found on the road, or playing her
classical guitar. Cristina has travelled to more than 30 countries on three continents, always slowly. One of her proudest achievements is a trip from Italy all the way to Gambia, avoiding planes.
