Bodrum

Travel Guide

Bodrum showing a coastal town and a marina
Bodrum showing street scenes, markets and shopping
Bodrum
Bodrum featuring a coastal town
Bodrum which includes night scenes and markets

Greek ruins and Christian castles stand alongside seaside hotels and umbrella-lined beaches in this resort town built on an ancient city.

The home of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Bodrum is now one of the world’s richest historical sites. Museums, archaeological digs and ancient artefacts are scattered throughout the city. Additionally, Bodrum is a resort town that attracts thousands of tourists every year to its beachside hotels. Enjoy both modern luxuries and ancient wonders in this city on the Aegean Sea.

More than two millennia ago, Bodrum was the Greek city of Halicarnassus. In the 4th century B.C., a 164-foot (50-metre) high tomb was built here forKing Mausolus. It was later named one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the ruins of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus to see a scale model of the marble tomb alongside many pieces from its pillars and reliefs.

Bodrum Castle, which rests on a peninsula south of the city, was built in large part from stones taken from the ruined mausoleum. Pay to enter this 15th-century structure built by Christian crusaders. Today, the castle houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, which exhibits well-preserved relics taken from dig sites and shipwrecks from around the area.

Further ancient artefacts can be found in the northern hills of the city. Catch a concert at the 4th century B.C. Amphitheatre or climb up into the only remaining portion of the Halicarnassus city wall at Myndos Gate.

Spend a day enjoying the Aegean Sea. Walk the long beach lining Gumbet Bay. Swim in the protected waters of the small Bardakci Beach, featuring umbrellas and sun loungers provided by the neighboring seaside resort. Book a spot on a dive boat to explore the local waters. Colourful fish, shipwrecks and even underwater plane wrecks can be found nearby.

Visit Bodrum during the mild months between November and April for the most pleasant experience. Reach the city through the Milas-Bodrum Airport, which is 21 miles (33 kilometres) north of town. Flights from Istanbul arrive here daily. Take a taxi into Bodrum from the airport. Most of the city’s historical attractions are closed on Mondays, but the beaches are always open.

Where to stay in Bodrum

Bodrum Beach featuring a pebble beach and night scenes

Bodrum City Center

4.5/5(109 area reviews)

Bodrum City Center is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Bodrum Marina and Bodrum Ferry Terminal while in the area.

Bodrum City Center
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Yalikavak City Center

While Yalikavak City Center may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yalikavak Marina and Yalikavak Beach.

Yalikavak City Center
Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum by IHG

Eskicesme, Haremtan Sk. No:11, Bodrum, Bodrum
The price is RM303 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
RM303
RM437 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Bodrum. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (499 reviews)
Lovely resort
"NA"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum by IHG
Bodrum Beach Resort

Bodrum Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Gumbet, Bodrum, Mugla
The price is RM166 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM166
RM186 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bodrum. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Bodrum Marina and Bodrum Ferry Terminal are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (183 reviews)
"Otel çok güzel gayet temiz ve düzenli. Sadece bizim kaldığımız odada sıcak su termosifonla sağlandığı için tek kişi banyo yapınca su hemen soğudu ikinci kişiye sıcak su kalmadığı için tekrar ısınmasını beklemek zorunda kaldık onun dışında bir sorun yok. Açık büfe kahvaltıda çok çeşitli ve çok iyiydi. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Bodrum Beach Resort
Labranda TMT Bodrum - All Inclusive

Labranda TMT Bodrum - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Atatürk Cad. No: 180, Bodrum, Mugla
The price is RM554 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
RM554
RM620 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Bodrum. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (633 reviews)
"If you like all inclusive, family friendly, great location right on the beach and huge pool etc this place is for you. However, the beds are as hard as planks, and the music goes on until 11.30pm. If you book get a room away from the paradiso cafe, so you can have sleep. We personally didn’t eat ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Labranda TMT Bodrum - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Maison 48 Apart Hotel

Maison 48 Apart Hotel

Adnan Menderes Caddesi No: 18, Gumbet, Bodrum, Mugla
Stay at this aparthotel in Bodrum. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bodrum Marina and Bitez Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (95 reviews)
Smart, value option for a Bodrum stay.
"Extremely confortable, well-located, friendly and clean."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Maison 48 Apart Hotel
Jasmin Elite Residence & SPA

Jasmin Elite Residence & SPA

Eski çesme Mah., Osman Nuri Bilgin Cad. No:54, Bodrum
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Bodrum. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Bodrum Marina and Bodrum Ferry ...
9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Jasmin Elite Residence & Spa, and what made it truly unforgettable was the exceptional service from Burcu Şahin. From the moment we arrived, Burcu was incredibly attentive and helpful. She handled all our reservations with such efficiency, recommended amazing places to ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Jasmin Elite Residence & SPA
Cağlar My House Apart Hotel

Cağlar My House Apart Hotel

Bahcelievler Mahallesi 7086 Sok No 6, Bodrum, Mugla
Stay at this aparthotel in Bodrum. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Camel Beach and Ortakent Beach are located ...
6.6/10 (18 reviews)
"Düğün için konaklayacak en uygun yer burasıydı açıkçası korkmuştum ailemle geldiğim için rezil olur muyuz diye , aksine çok beğendik, havuzu çok temizdi , konumu gezilecek yerlere yürüyüş mesafesinde deniz ve çarşı aparttan çıktığınız an 3 dk yürümeden ulaşıyorsunuz . Rutubet kokusu vardı ancak klima ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Cağlar My House Apart Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bodrum

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
70
5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
44
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

There were stray cats disturbing your meals, flies everywhere you turned, bland food with flies and visible dirt where the food was.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Weather was wonderful

3/5 - Okay

Mark

We only went into Bodrum for a morning using a taxi costing 120 Turkish Lira and came back by minibus from the bus station (6.5 Turkish Lira each). We found Bodrum noisy and crowded and a big contrast to our much quieter resort.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good shopping could do with a bit of a face lift and to keep its charm but on the whole a nice place to visit

2/5 - Disappointing

JOHN

Town of Bodrum we did not like, when we went for the day. Gumusluck was great.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not many places of interest.