About Bodrum
Turkey's Aegean gem — the ancient Castle of St Peter, whitewashed old town, turquoise coves, luxury yacht marinas, beach clubs, and a vibrant nightlife scene popular with Gulf visitors.
Highlights
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Castle of St Peter
Crusader castle housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
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Yacht & Gulet Cruises
Blue Cruise along the turquoise Aegean coast.
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Beach Clubs
Türkbükü, Gümüşlük, Bitez — chic Aegean beach scene.
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Nightlife
Bodrum Bar Street and Halikarnas (legendary open-air club).
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Mausoleum Site
Ruins of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus — ancient Wonder.
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Key Facts
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Currency
- TRY
- Airport
BJV
✈️ Travel Information — Bodrum
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild winters
Safe
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Currency
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Symbol
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Voltage
🏛️ Top Attractions in Bodrum
3 attractions
Historical
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Castle of St Peter
A 15th-century Crusader castle housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology — an…
Experience
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Blue Cruise (Gulet Sailing)
Multi-day sailing trips on traditional wooden gulets (boats) along the turquoise…
Activity
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Türkbükü Beach
Bodrum's most exclusive beach area — the Turkish St-Tropez. Beach clubs, boutiqu…
🏨 Where to Stay in Bodrum
2 accommodations
Resort
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Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
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Paradise Bay
Ultra-luxury resort on Paradise Bay — terraced pools, private beach, S…
Resort
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The Bodrum EDITION
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Yalikavak
Ian Schrager's design hotel on the Yalikavak peninsula — minimalist lu…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bodrum
1 dining spot
Restaurant
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Bodrum Old Town Restaurants
Turkish-Aegean · Waterfront
Halal
Harbour-front restaurants beneath the castle — fresh grilled Aegean fish, mezes,…
🛍️ Shopping in Bodrum
1 shopping destination
🛒 Market
Bodrum Bazaar & Yalikavak Marina
Crafts
Fashion
9 AM-11 PM
Bodrum Bazaar (Tue market) for leather, spices, and textiles. Yalikavak Marina has luxury …
🌙 Nightlife in Bodrum
1 venue
Local Regulations
Widely available. Bodrum is Turkey's party capital in summer.
🍸 Bar
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Bodrum Bar Street
A long pedestrian street of bars and clubs along the harbour — cocktail bars, ro…
🚌 Getting Around Bodrum
✈️ Airports
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Milas-Bodrum Airport
BJV
📍 36 from city center
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 BiTaksi
Base: ₺20 · ₺15/km
💡 Getting Around Tips
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Town centre walkable. Car for peninsula beaches.
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ℹ️ Practical Information — Bodrum
📅 When to Visit Bodrum
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Apr
🥈 Mar
🥉 Nov
Jan
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Jun
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
Sep
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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