Kaleici is the old district in the center of Antalya, located above the historic harbor. It is one of the most recognizable parts of the city, where the urban environment has taken shape over many centuries - from antiquity to the Ottoman period. The historic buildings, the coastal terrain, and the network of narrow streets create a distinctive urban landscape here, noticeably different from the modern neighborhoods of Antalya.

The district is known for its cobbled lanes, traditional houses with inner courtyards, fragments of fortress walls, and access points to the old port. Buildings from different eras have been preserved in Kaleici, and many restored houses are now occupied by small hotels, cafés, workshops, shops, and exhibition spaces. Thanks to its protected status, the district's historic character has largely been preserved, and new construction is limited here.

Kaleici is convenient for walking because many of its streets are compactly connected and suitable for exploring on foot. Here you can see city gates, towers, old residential quarters, and descents to the marina, as well as get a sense of how Antalya changed during the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. The district is of interest to those who want to combine a walk through the city center with sightseeing of historical monuments.

At the entrances to Kaleici are some of Antalya's well-known attractions: Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower, Yivli Minaret, Hidirlik Tower, and Kesik Minare. Therefore, the district often becomes a convenient starting point for discovering Antalya's historic center and walking along the coast.