Buca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Kordonboyu
Explore the great outdoors at Kordonboyu, a lovely green space in Izmir City Centre. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Kemeralti Market
During your trip to Izmir, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kemeralti Market. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Smyrna
After visiting Smyrna, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Izmir. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Basmane Square
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by Basmane Square. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
İzmir Clock Tower
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by İzmir Clock Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Izmir Port
Explore the waterfront in Izmir with a trip to Izmir Port. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Activities
FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return
Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi Port
ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS: Best Seller Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour
Best of Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port / ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS
Budget - Friendly Ephesus Tour from Izmir
Our pick of the best Buca Hotel Deals
Yasam Otel
It was a good place to stay. It was an older establishment but clean.
Reviewed on 27 June 2025
Lila Apart Otel
Buzdolabı çalışmıyordu etrafta gürültü vardı
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
This hotel deserves better management! *we came to hotel by car from another city, we found the entrance of the building by navigation, it was during the rush hours and finally when we came, we saw a big construction area written that "sorry we are renewing our lobby area"! so then what? there is ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Kaya Izmir Thermal And Convention
Quite, clean, people were very helpful, Indoor pool was closed during our one week staying, just the outside pool was open and outside was cold temperature. The pool opens at 11 am, it was very late for early birds. They need to change opening hours to earlier time, like 7 am. We couldn’t find any ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Izmir
Everything about the hotel was wonderful
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Izmir Marriott Hotel
Room was good. very clean
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Buca
Gaziemir
Travellers like the coffee shops in Gaziemir, and Izmir Optimum AVM is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bornova
Bornova is well liked for its restaurants and gardens. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Forum Bornova Shopping Center and Agora Open Air Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bornova Station or Bolge Station to get around.
Yenişehir Mahallesi
While Yenişehir Mahallesi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kulturpark and Izmir International Fair.
Izmir City Centre
Consider exploring the seaside views in Izmir City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Kulturpark is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hilal Station or Cankaya Station to see more of the area.
Konak
Travellers choose Konak for its beautiful seaside views. Hop aboard the metro at Konak Station or Cankaya Station and check out top sights like İzmir Clock Tower.
Alsancak
Seaside views, bars and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Alsancak. Check out Kulturpark or Kordonboyu while you're exploring the area.
