Nazilli guide
A short guide for visitors: what to see in Nazilli, where to go nearby, how to get here and where to stay.
About Nazilli
An Aegean district in the Büyük Menderes valley.
Nazilli is a district of Aydın province. It lies about 47 km east of Aydın city, on the road between Aydın and Denizli, and has a population of over 150,000.
The Sümerbank Nazilli Printing Factory, opened in the early republic, is a big part of the town’s recent history. Today Nazilli is a handy stop for business trips and for anyone visiting the ancient cities around it.
- 47 kmAydın city
- 55 kmAphrodisias
- 86 kmDenizli
In town
Short stops in Nazilli.
Sümerbank Nazilli Printing Factory
A landmark left from the republic’s industrialisation drive, and a good way into the town’s recent history.
Nazilli Ethnography Museum
Shows household items gathered from local families’ chests. For a look at everyday life in the region.
Dokuzun Hamamı
A bathhouse in the Altıntaş neighbourhood that has survived from the Ottoman period.
Opening hours of museums and historic buildings can change. We suggest checking before you go.
Nearby
Day trips from Nazilli.
Nysa, Sultanhisar
An ancient city known for its Roman-era theatre, agora and library. It is in Sultanhisar, west of Nazilli on the road to Aydın.
Aphrodisias, Karacasu
An ancient city on the UNESCO World Heritage List. About 55 km from Nazilli by road, around one hour.
Denizli and Pamukkale
About 86 km to Denizli by road, around one hour. You can continue through Denizli to Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
Aydın and the Aegean coast
Aydın city is about 47 km away. Coastal routes such as Ephesus and Kuşadası continue through Aydın.
Distances and times are approximate and measured from the centre of Nazilli.
Getting here
How to get to Nazilli
By road
Nazilli is on the main road between Aydın and Denizli: about 47 km from Aydın and about 86 km from Denizli.
By bus and train
Nazilli has a bus station and a railway station. Timetables change, so check with the bus companies and TCDD.
By air
The nearest major airport is İzmir Adnan Menderes, about 140 to 150 km from Nazilli by road.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Nazilli
Stella D’oro Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Nazilli. Room, restaurant and café are in one building, so you do not need to go out for a meal or a coffee.
Look at our rooms, write your dates, and our team checks availability and replies. We do not ask for payment.
Questions about Nazilli
What are the main things to see in Nazilli?
In town: the Sümerbank factory, the Nazilli Ethnography Museum and Dokuzun Hamamı. Nearby: the ancient cities of Nysa in Sultanhisar and Aphrodisias in Karacasu.
How long does it take to get from Nazilli to Aphrodisias?
About 55 km via Karacasu, around one hour by car. For public transport, minibuses run from Nazilli to Karacasu; check the times in advance.
Is there a hotel in Nazilli with a restaurant and café?
Yes. At Stella D’oro Hotel the restaurant and café are inside the hotel. Ask reception for the menu and opening hours.
How do I book a hotel in Nazilli?
Choose your dates and room on the reservation page and send your request. Our team checks availability and replies by email or phone. We do not ask for payment.
Write the dates you would like to come.
We do not ask for payment. Our team checks availability and replies by email or phone.
Request a stay