Akçakoca has a range of places to stay, from beachfront hotels to guesthouses, bungalows and campsites. We don't recommend businesses on this page; we explain which area will suit you.
Which area should you stay in?
Types of accommodation
- Beachfront and boutique hotels: mostly in the centre and along the coast.
- Guesthouses and rooms in homes: a tradition in Akçakoca since the 1950s, when locals opened their homes to tourists because the hotels were full.
- Bungalows, camping and caravans: especially in the western coves and near nature areas. Pitching a tent on the beach is forbidden; details on the campsites page.
- Public guesthouses: there are also public facilities such as the teachers' house and the forestry and highways guesthouses. Addresses and official numbers are on the teachers' house and public guesthouses page.
When to book?
Book early for July–August and festival periods. On summer weekends the town's population doubles or triples, with tens of thousands of day visitors. Finding a room on weekdays and out of season is much easier.
Akçakoca's accommodation establishments recorded about 153,000 arrivals in 2022 (Düzce Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism).
Good to know while you stay
- Prices vary greatly with the season, the day of the week and whether the room has a sea view; before booking, ask what is included (breakfast, parking, beach).
- If you come without a car, stay in the centre; public transport to villages and waterfalls is scarce.
- If you stay in the centre, the pharmacy on duty and important phone numbers may come in handy.
Near where you stay
Genoese Castle
A historic castle on a cliff jutting into the sea between two coves, the symbol of Akçakoca.
Çuhallı Beach
A beach known for its dark sand, stretching in front of the Çuhallı shopping street in the Osmaniye neighbourhood.
Kalkın Beach
A very shallow beach with fine sand in Kalkın village; suitable for families with small children.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I stay in Akçakoca?
Without a car, the town centre and seafront are easiest. For quieter coves choose the Karaburun–Melenağzı stretch; for nature, the area around the Genoese Castle, Aktaş and Kurugöl.
When should I book in Akçakoca?
Book early for July–August and festival periods; the town is very crowded on summer weekends.
Are there campsites and bungalows in Akçakoca?
Yes. Bungalows, camping and caravan options are mainly in the western Karaburun–Melenağzı coves and near the nature areas around the Genoese Castle, Aktaş and Kurugöl.
Are there public guesthouses such as a teachers' house in Akçakoca?
Yes. The Düzce Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism lists a teachers' house, a forestry guesthouse, a highways guesthouse and an Ankara Metropolitan Municipality facility in Akçakoca. Addresses and phone numbers are on the teachers' house and public guesthouses page.