What to do and see in Bodrum City, Turkish Aegean Coast: The Best Things to do

March 27, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Once a cozy fishing village of only a few thousand people, Bodrum has experienced a renaissance in the last half century that has transformed this once-sleepy community into one of Turkey's most popular vacation hotspots. Writers, intellectuals, artists and musicians have long called this Aegean town home, or second-home, attracting a vibrant cultural scene paralleled only by the town's nightlife. Windswept beaches and glittering waters provide the backdrop to the perfect beach getaway.
Restaurants in Bodrum City

1. Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

Carsi Mahallesi, Kale Cd Bodrum Castle, Bodrum City 48400 Turkey +90 252 316 25 16 http://www.bodrum.org/listingview.php?listingID=38
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4.5 based on 1,261 reviews

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

The rooms and towers of St. Peter's Castle house this museum, which exhibits several collections of ancient artifacts including relics retrieved from local shipwrecks.

Reviewed By tonymV2244IE

Good site interesting artifacts well worth a visit to see some of the history of the sea castle and surrounding area if you like some cultural time on your holiday I would highly recommend

2. Castle of St. Peter

Kale Cad., Bodrum City Turkey +90 252 316 25 16 http://www.bodrum-museum.com
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4.5 based on 2,454 reviews

Castle of St. Peter

This imposing structure, built by the Knights of St. John in the early 15th century, is the most prominent feature of Bodrum.

Reviewed By Tipperarytom1974

This magnificent castle is more like a mini medieval city. Imposing and magestic it is simply one of the best preserved and fascinating castles I’ve been to the layout and sheer size is awesome definitely take a couple of hours to explore and get lost in its amazing history a must if your in Bodrum

3. Bardakci Cove

Bodrum City Turkey
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Bardakci Cove

Reviewed By ipekpur - Istanbul, Turkey

The sea was bright clear without any sea weeds and golden sand. There are only 3 hotels and a beach in the bay. Best hotel must be Voyage Bardakci. We stayed at Azka which is the oldest one in the bay but it was mostly renewed. Another best thing about Bardakci Bay is that you can go from the bay to Bodrum centeral bazaar and marina with sea taxi (kind of a bus that goes every 10 minutes for 15 Lira per person but the money is worth it for the view of the Bodrum castle from the sea and cool air on the way in very hot months especially. When you use the sea bus, you really feel like a local, it is great.

4. Zeki Muren Arts Museum

Zeki Muren Cad. Icmeler Yolu No:12 Bodrum Merkez, Bodrum City Turkey +90 252 313 19 39 http://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=ZEK01&DistId=MRK
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4.5 based on 351 reviews

Zeki Muren Arts Museum

Reviewed By derinureten - Istanbul, Turkey

If you want to know more about this famous Turkish superstar you are in the right place. The fee is 10TL ( Almost 2$ and almost 1 euro) and free for students. This house used to be Zeki Müren's house you could see his personal belongings, photos, awards, clothes, furnitures and even his car! Sometimes there are some musical practices upstairs. Includes a small cafeteria. If you want to know more about the Turkish culture and their music preference you should definitely use this cheap opportunity.

5. Milta Bodrum Marina

Neyzen Tevfik Caddesi, No:5, Bodrum City 48400 Turkey +90 252 316 18 60 [email protected] http://www.miltabodrummarina.com
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Milta Bodrum Marina

Milta Bodrum Marina is located at the center of the Bodrum and this facility is Aegean's and Mediterranean's most elite marina. Our marina is at the top ten marinas list that had been chosen one of the best marinas at Europe. We are not only giving quality service to our customers but also to our employees. We are organizing Turkey's most important sailing races of the Turkey for 12 months and contribute to Bodrum's economy. Milta Bodrum Marina has Turkey's first and only maritime rescue services that operates 24/7 at sea and land. We are getting ready to announce new social responsibility projects this year. We are so proud to be awarded so many times for our development and trustworth. We are supporting artists and art lovers at Ottoman Shipyard Tower. On the other hand Marina's shopping center is a place that unites many worldwide brands, has qualified restaurants, social facilities, concert and organization stands. Once you enter to this precious World you will witness the beauty and history of Bodrum.

Reviewed By 181georgiah

Amazing views along this marina, stunning yachts docked up and lots of choice on restaurants... good bars, shopping, markets and some handy taxi boats to hotels. Loved coming here.

6. Orak Adasi

Bodrum City Turkey
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Orak Adasi

7. Bodrum Amphitheater

Bodrum City Turkey
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4.0 based on 649 reviews

Bodrum Amphitheater

Built sometime during the Hellenistic age, the structure is situated on a hillside over looking the city and was used primarily as a stage for theatrical productions.

Reviewed By PrinzessinKsenia

I had been here with my husband in February 2020. Amazing historical place which brings you back to more than 20 centuries! Highly recommend everyone to see it and climb up to the top of it like we did!

8. Bitez Beach

Merkez Bitez, Bodrum, Bodrum City Turkey +90 532 493 74 45
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4.0 based on 963 reviews

Bitez Beach

Reviewed By DincerP - Philadelphia, United States

Bitez beach is probably the best beach in the Bodrum peninsula if you have kids. Large section of the beach is very shallow and warm water, with lots of kids activities.

9. Bodrum Bazaar

Bodrum Central Bus Station, Bodrum City Turkey http://www.bodrumpages.com/English/market_days.html
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3.5 based on 329 reviews

Bodrum Bazaar

Reviewed By sandiew1416 - Rotherham, United Kingdom

We took a bus into Bodrum town, it is a beautiful resort, there is a lovely castle in the harbour, the bazaar is a short walk from the castle, there are a few market stalls in the street. The bazaar is in a covered market area, there are varied stalls, vegetables, fruit, flowers, towels, tablecloths, gifts, handbags, shoes etc, I purchased 3 leather handbags for £25, they accept English currency Another day we took the hovercraft over to Kos, lots of shops selling bags I bought a large holdall bag for £15. We walked back and walked through the old town lots of bars and cafes and shops selling leather bags, purses and carpets and gifts..

10. Camel Beach

Bodrum City Turkey
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3.5 based on 411 reviews

Camel Beach

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