How to get from Side hotels to Nova Mall by public bus?
Based on 1 discussion with 4 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
Take the Manavgat bus from the stop near your hotel's rear exit (65 lira), get off at the top stop and walk 1.4 km to Nova Mall (~10 min). Return via the Kumkoy bus from the mountain-side stop.
What the community said
One report from last season says minibus drivers didn't accept cash — an Antalya transport card (Antalyakart) was required, costing about $2 per person per ride. The card itself cost 150 lira and could be bought at a hotel (e.g. Europa hotel), then topped up as needed; one card can pay for several people. Not confirmed to still apply this season.
17 days ago Antalyakart — 150 lira for card, ~$2 per ride
Additional detail: the stop is across the road from the hotel, take the minibus marked 'Manavgat' to Nova Mall, which has a Migros supermarket inside.
16 days ago Migros inside Nova Mall
Recent reports say the dolmuş to Manavgat, which is also used for Nova Mall, now costs 70 lira per person, which may be more up to date than the older 65-lira fare.
6 days ago Manavgat dolmuş — 70 lira
The bus stop is right at the rear exit of the hotel — no need to cross the road. Board the bus marked 'Manavgat' (65 lira). Get off at the top stop and walk about 1.4 km to Nova Mall (~10 minutes on foot, can be hot midday). For the return trip, the stop is on the mountain side of the road; take the bus marked 'Kumkoy' and tell the driver your hotel name. Offline Maps.me is handy for tracking your stop.
6 days ago Manavgat / Kumkoy bus — 65 lira, Nova Mall 1.4 km from stop