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Bodrum TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Tucked away in Turkey’s sunny southwest corner, Bodrum is known as "Istanbul on Sea" for its popularity with the glitterati, who flock here in summer to stay in little white houses and hotels and eat in glitzy restaurants in the town center or out on the Bodrum Peninsula.

Why Go

This polished seaside gem knows how to party, Turkish-style, with trendy hotels, restaurants, and clubs.

Bodrum Travel Guide: Deals to Bodrum | Bodrum Neighborhoods | Things to do in Bodrum | Bodrum Hotels | Bodrum Restaurants | Bodrum Nightlife | Bodrum Shopping | Bodrum Day Trips | When to go to Bodrum | Getting to Bodrum | Bodrum Tips | Bodrum Additional Resources

See Also: Asia | Turkey

Bodrum Travel Deals

$170/nt+: 5-star Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Expedia

$132/nt+: 4-star Bodrium Boutique Resort Expedia

$71/nt+: 4-star Royal Asarlik Beach Hotel Expedia

Bodrum Hotels

Boutique inns, family-run pensions, and package hotels share space equally in Bodrum town center, but on the peninsula the scene is more divided – package- properties cluster in Gumbet, Bitez, and Turgutreis, while the more idiosyncratic hotels are banded together in Gumusluk, Yalikavak, and Golturkbuku.

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Ada Hotel
One of Turkey’s most exclusive (and expensive) hotels is tucked inland, just out of the way of the paparazzi-heavy... smart splurge | expensive

The Marmara
Spectacular views over town plus an incredible medieval-style design adds up to an absolute must-stay. The hotel even... smart splurge | expensive

Bac Pansiyon
After a night on the town, stagger back to this smart, family-run pension right on the seafront, a stone’s throw from... family

Su Hotel
Hidden away in Bodrum’s back streets, this property is just steps from the Mausoleum. Twenty-one airy rooms are swathed... family

Lavanta Hotel
In the hills above Yalikavak this hotel offers expansive 100-acre grounds, a secluded pool with magnificent sea views, and...

Maki Hotel
Rub shoulders with the rich and famous at this seafront institution with its minimalist style and fabulous sea views. Tan... moderate

Ada Hotel
One of Turkey’s most exclusive (and expensive) hotels is tucked inland, just out of the way of the paparazzi-heavy... smart splurge | expensive

The Marmara
Spectacular views over town plus an incredible medieval-style design adds up to an absolute must-stay. The hotel even... smart splurge | expensive

Bac Pansiyon
After a night on the town, stagger back to this smart, family-run pension right on the seafront, a stone’s throw from... family

Su Hotel
Hidden away in Bodrum’s back streets, this property is just steps from the Mausoleum. Twenty-one airy rooms are swathed... family

Lavanta Hotel
In the hills above Yalikavak this hotel offers expansive 100-acre grounds, a secluded pool with magnificent sea views, and...

Maki Hotel
Rub shoulders with the rich and famous at this seafront institution with its minimalist style and fabulous sea views. Tan... trendy

Maki Hotel
Rub shoulders with the rich and famous at this seafront institution with its minimalist style and fabulous sea views. Tan... moderate

Bodrum Restaurants

From vine-draped meyhanes (taverns), small lokantas (restaurants), and pizzerias to smart seafood restaurants and super-trendy fusion joints, Bodrum has one of Turkey’s best and most varied eating scenes. Head for Gumusluk for sunset fish suppers, and to Golturkbuku for the ultimate in up-to-the-minute dining.

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Arsipel Restaurant
One of the few gourmet restaurants that has strayed to Bitez, Arsipel’s seafood-heavy menu offers the occasional nod to... seafood

Gemibasi
Don’t be fooled by looks – this place near the Karada Marina may look simple but the seafood is superb. great value | seafood

Limon
This hillside café on the road to Yalikavak serves home-cooked Turkish meals – the real draw, however, are the... great value

Berk Café and Bar
As close to a Greek taverna as you’ll get in Turkey, this small, friendly restaurant serves up all sorts of seafood to a... family | seafood

Kocadon
Tucked away from the Bodrum bustle near the Marina, this romantic eatery has an Ottoman-focused menu with a smattering of... romantic

Ship Ahoy
Head to this Golturkbuku waterfront establishment for superb mezes and fish served to the accompaniment of DJ-spun house music. trendy | live entertainment

Yaghane
Join the yachties in this converted olive-oil factory across the road from the marina for Mediterranean-style dishes. trendy