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Ephesus is reached through Sel\u00e7uk, an hour away, the windsurfing and stone houses of \u00c7e\u015fme and Ala\u00e7at\u0131 are an hour west, and Pergamon is to the north. Two days in the city is right.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Getting in from the airport | \u0130zBAN train or bus\r\nGetting around | Metro, tram and ferry\r\nLanguage | Turkish. 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The clock tower on Konak Square, built in 1901, is the symbol of the city.\r\n\r\nKemeralt\u0131, one of the largest bazaars in Turkey, runs back from Konak through old hans and mosques. The ancient Agora of Smyrna is at its edge.\r\n\r\nRide the Asans\u00f6r, a lift built in 1907, up to a cliff-top street with views over the bay. Climb Kadifekale, the hilltop fortress, for sunset.\r\n\r\nFor Ephesus, take the \u0130zBAN train south to Sel\u00e7uk. \u00c7e\u015fme and Ala\u00e7at\u0131 are an hour west by bus, and Pergamon, a UNESCO site, is two hours north.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"The Kordon | The seafront at sunset\r\nKemeralt\u0131 | The great bazaar\r\nAsans\u00f6r | A 1907 lift\r\nKadifekale | Sunset fortress","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Izmir","hw_hub_city_free_title":"Free things to do in Izmir","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The Kordon, Konak Square and Kemeralt\u0131 are free to wander.\r\n\r\nThe Asans\u00f6r costs almost nothing, and the view from Kadifekale is free.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Kordon | Free\r\nKemeralt\u0131 | Free\r\nKadifekale | Free\r\nKonak Square | Free","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free-things-to-do","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Izmir","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking in Izmir","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Izmir's breakfast is boyoz, a flaky pastry, with a boiled egg. 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Izmir is one of the most relaxed cities in Turkey about going out.\r\n\r\nA beer is \u20ac4 to \u20ac6.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Alsancak | The best bars on the coast\r\nKordon | Evening drinks\r\nA beer | \u20ac4\u20136\r\nRelaxed | Liberal city","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Izmir","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around Izmir","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"The centre is walkable, and the metro, trams and ferries across the bay are cheap. The \u0130zBAN suburban train reaches the airport and continues to Sel\u00e7uk in about an hour and a quarter.\r\n\r\nBuses reach \u00c7e\u015fme in about an hour and Pergamon (Bergama) in about two.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"\u0130zBAN | Airport and Sel\u00e7uk\r\nFerries | Across the bay\r\nTo \u00c7e\u015fme | About an hour\r\nTo Bergama | About two hours","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Izmir","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Izmir costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Izmir is cheaper than Istanbul. Dorms start around \u20ac12. A careful day is \u20ac35 to \u20ac50.\r\n\r\nThe currency is the Turkish lira, and prices change quickly with inflation; these are euro equivalents. Cards work widely, bank ATMs are best, and always pay in lira rather than accepting a conversion.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From about \u20ac12\r\nA day | \u20ac35\u201350\r\nCheaper | Than Istanbul\r\nLira | Pay in lira","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Izmir","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Staying safe in Izmir","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Izmir is safe.\r\n\r\nIzmir sits in an earthquake zone; know the emergency exits where you stay.\r\n\r\nEmergency number is 112.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Safe | Low crime\r\nEarthquakes | Know the exits\r\nTraffic | Heavy\r\nEmergency | 112","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Izmir","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Day trips from Izmir","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"The Aegean coast and its ancient cities.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Sel\u00e7uk and Ephesus | About 1.25 hours | \u0130zBAN train | The great Roman city. |  | 1303088\n\u00c7e\u015fme and Ala\u00e7at\u0131 | About 1 hour | Bus | Beaches, windsurfing and stone houses. |  | 1303089\nPergamon | About 2 hours | Bus to Bergama | A hilltop acropolis, a UNESCO site. |  | 1303090","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Izmir","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"April to June and September to October. 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Per person per night, in euros.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Prices are euro equivalents and move quickly with lira inflation.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 12 | 10 | 3 | 4\r\nMiddle of the road | 22 | 20 | 5 | 12\r\nComfortable | 40 | 35 | 10 | 20","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay in Izmir","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The top-rated places to stay in Izmir right now, live from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Izmir","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\/turkey\/izmir\/","hw_hub_city_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_city_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_city_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_city_picks":"Best for solo travellers |  |  | \nBest for a party |  |  | \nQuietest |  |  | ","hw_hub_city_hostels":"","hw_hub_city_faq_title":"Izmir travel questions","hw_hub_city_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_city_faqs":"Is Izmir the base for Ephesus? | It works, but Sel\u00e7uk is right next to Ephesus and an hour away by \u0130zBAN train.\r\nIs Izmir worth visiting? | Yes, for the seafront, the bazaar and the Aegean's best nightlife.\r\nHow far is \u00c7e\u015fme? | About an hour by bus.\r\nHow do I get from the airport? | By \u0130zBAN train or bus.\r\nIs Izmir liberal? | It is one of the most relaxed cities in Turkey.\r\nHow many days do you need? | Two, plus day trips.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit? | April to June and September to October.","hw_hub_city_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_city_cta_body":"Compare Izmir hostels \u2014 live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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