Are mosquitoes and flies a problem in Side hotels in summer, and should travelers bring insect repellent?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
Yes. Recent summer 2026 reports from Side mention noticeable mosquitoes and flies in hotels, especially in damp ground-floor rooms. It’s worth bringing repellent and after-bite treatment, as body sprays alone may not be enough.
What the community said
Recent reports say flies in Side are seen even at hotels with enclosed restaurants, suggesting the issue is not limited to open-air dining areas.
15 days ago enclosed restaurants
In early July, travelers reported an unusual increase in flies in Side this season, and complaints were coming from several hotels rather than just one property. It seems to be a wider seasonal resort issue, not an isolated case.
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At the end of June, travelers strongly recommended packing mosquito protection: rooms reportedly had a lot of mosquitoes, and one child was badly bitten overnight. Ground-floor rooms were described as especially damp and more problematic.
15 days ago ground-floor rooms / damp rooms
Another report confirmed that flies can be present even in higher-rated hotels in Side. Travelers also noted that heavy chemical spraying can be unpleasant for guests, so completely eliminating the problem during peak season may be difficult.
15 days ago Side hotels