1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 are the standard Turkish way of describing a flat’s layout: the first number is the number of bedrooms and the second is the number of living rooms. A 2+1 therefore has two bedrooms and one lounge; the kitchen and bathrooms are not usually counted.
How to read the codes
| Code | What it means | UK equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1+0 | a single open-plan room plus bathroom | studio |
| 1+1 | one bedroom and a living room | one-bedroom flat |
| 2+1 | two bedrooms and a living room | two-bedroom flat |
| 3+1 | three bedrooms and a living room | three-bedroom flat |
| 4+1 and above | large flats, duplexes and villas | four-bedroom and larger |
For British and most European buyers the system is intuitive, since bedrooms are counted first. Buyers used to counting every room – as in much of Eastern Europe – should note that a 1+1 is effectively a two-room flat.
Open-plan kitchens, separate kitchens and duplexes
The code says nothing about the kitchen, so read the description:
- American kitchen (Amerikan mutfak) – an open-plan kitchen within the living room, typical of new developments;
- separate kitchen (ayrı mutfak) – an enclosed room, more common in older buildings and larger flats;
- duplex – a flat on two levels, such as a “3+1 duplex”; often a penthouse with a roof terrace or a garden flat on the lower floors.
Which layout suits which purpose
- 1+0 and 1+1 – for seasonal living alone or as a couple, and for letting;
- 2+1 – for a family with a child or anyone who needs a home office;
- 3+1 and duplexes – for larger families and year-round living.
Look beyond the code
Two flats with the same code can differ noticeably in size and practicality. Compare:
- net and gross floor area – see our glossary entry on gross and net area;
- the number of bathrooms and balconies;
- floor level, view and aspect;
- the complex’s facilities and its aidat (service charge).
Price per square metre is only meaningful when you compare the same type of area.
How we help
We match the layout to how you will actually use the property – living, letting or a residence permit – and show what each code means in square metres and money. Browse our catalogue and the latest overview of property prices in Alanya.