Kadir’s Tree House – Turkey

What:
Imagine a cross between the Lord of the Flies (before things went horribly wrong) and a shabby chic hotel. That’s the vibe around the eclectic collection of accommodations that is the Kadir Yörük Top Tree House. Guests can stay at Kadir’s campground or in one of their bungalows (either air-conditioned or not). But for the true Kadir’s experience a night in one of the shared 5-bed treehouses is the only choice. There are two bars on site and a travel desk that can arrange transportation, scooter and bike rentals, and all manner of local excursions.

Where:
At top a hill very close to the Mediterranean beaches of Olympos, Turkey. The city of Antalya, a hub of beach-going tourism in southern Turkey, is about 60km (40 miles) northwest. Kadir’s can arrange transport to/from Antalya’s international airport.

Our take:
For better and for worse, it is impossible to confuse Kadir’s with the Hilton. The quality and cleanliness of the facilities is definitely closer to the typical hostel than typical five-star hotel. But then so is the price. The nightly rate for one person at Kadir’s ranges from US$10 (dorm bed, low season) to $40 (a/c bungalow, high season). It is a terrific bargain made significantly more terrificer by the fact that breakfast and dinner are included! An outstanding value and fun experience for the adventurous.