You have just stepped off a coach that reached İzmir after midnight, or you have an early-morning departure to catch. For anyone who wants to stay near the İzmir Intercity Bus Terminal (İZOTAŞ), the most sensible address is Bornova, just 4 km away. This guide explains why, and how to make late arrivals and early departures easier.
Why Bornova rather than right beside the terminal?
Terminal buildings are, by their nature, places of transit: the area around them goes quiet late at night, the choice of places to eat thins out, and finding an open pharmacy or shop early in the morning becomes difficult. Staying right next to the terminal looks practical on paper, but it limits both your evening and your morning.
Bornova is the opposite. The Kazımdirik neighbourhood where MyMahall Hotel stands is a university district; cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and pharmacies are open through the day. The terminal is a short drive away — a taxi ride that is both quick and inexpensive.
Late arrival: for coaches that land at night
Long-distance coaches often reach İzmir well after midnight. The worst thing to be doing at that hour is standing at a hotel door wondering whether anyone is awake. Our reception will help you with late arrivals; you only need to tell us your expected arrival time when you book.
The second problem for passengers arriving at night is hunger. There are places near the hotel open until late; if you cannot find one, room service is available.
Early departure: catching the morning coach
If you have an early-morning coach, two things matter: a quick check-out and a short journey. We offer a quick check-out for guests with early departures, and the road to the terminal from Bornova runs along main arteries that are free of traffic at that hour.
If you would rather not take a taxi, public transport connections exist too — but for very early departures, check the first service times in advance.
For those arriving by car
For travellers arriving by coach and hiring a car in İzmir — or driving in and continuing by coach — our free car park is a real convenience. Leave your car safely at the hotel and make the short trip to the terminal.
İzmir as a connection point
For anyone touring the Aegean, İzmir is a natural hub: you are at the junction of the roads to Ephesus and Şirince, Çeşme and Alaçatı, Urla and Foça. Spending a night in Bornova after a tiring coach journey and starting the next day rested makes a visible difference to the quality of your trip.
If you would rather not waste your connection day, it is also possible to take a coach from the terminal to a nearby district for the day and come back to the hotel in the evening.
One night, or a few?
If you are only passing through, one night is enough. But if you also want to see İzmir, it makes sense to stretch the advantage of staying near the terminal over a second day: Bornova is on the metro line, so the city centre is about half an hour away. Our two-day İzmir route was written for exactly this scenario.
Booking
Call (0232) 461 95 95 to check availability and tell us your arrival time. You can view the hotel in our gallery and find us on our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district has the closest hotel to İzmir bus terminal?
The terminal is 4 km from Bornova, and with its restaurants and shops Bornova is a more liveable place to stay than the area immediately around the terminal.
I arrive late at night — will the hotel be open?
Our reception will help with late arrivals. You only need to tell us your expected arrival time when you book.
I have an early morning coach — can I check out?
Yes, we offer a quick check-out for guests with early departures. The road to the terminal is free of traffic at that hour.
How do I get to the terminal?
By taxi it is a short, inexpensive ride. Public transport connections also exist; for very early departures, check the first service times in advance.