If you want to combine your favorite Turkish all inclusive with the Greek atmosphere, come to rest at one of the elite resorts in Turkey - Bodrum. Find out the current prices for food and reviews of tourists about hotels, beaches and vacations with children.
Resort impressions
The small town on the Aegean coast is loved for its narrow streets, low white houses, a long promenade and lush gardens. Bodrum is not at all like the seaside towns and villages of the Anatolian coast of Turkey. In reviews for 2020-2021, tourists note that it looks more like Greece.
The people of Bodrum have retained a medieval sense of community. The neighbors know each other well, because the tiny houses and villas are located very close to each other. The resort is considered a youth resort - there are many nightclubs and discos here.
lorai79: "Bodrum is a separate region, a fairy tale, a very pleasant atmosphere, a paradise on earth."
Best hotels in Bodrum
There are no particularly luxurious hotels in Bodrum, but in different parts of the resort there are 4-5 * all-inclusive hotels typical of Turkey. Most of the hotels were built in the 1970s and later renovated. According to tourists, the difference between 4 * and 5 * hotels is almost imperceptible. Some 4 * hotels in Bodrum are more comfortable than 5 * hotels in Antalya, Marmaris and Alanya.
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The coast is quite steep, so some hotels have special elevators that take guests down to the beaches.
According to tourist reviews for 2020-2021, holidays in Bodrum are also good for those who are looking for budget accommodation - there are neat boutique hotels, hostels and inexpensive apartments in the center of the resort. Cheap accommodation is located in the center of the resort, while expensive accommodation is on the outskirts. Look for tours to Bodrum on Travelata and OnlineTours.
Budget hotels in Bodrum with the best tourist reviews:
- Kriss 3 * (500 m from the sea);
- Cactus Charme 3 * (350 m from the sea);
- Sunpoint Suites 3 * (400 m from the sea);
- Club Aquarium 3 * (40 m from the sea);
- Chronos Beach Akyarlar 3 * (30 m from the sea).
All inclusive hotels in Bodrum with the best tourist reviews:
- Forever Club 4 * (50 m from the sea);
- Cactus Fleur Beach Club 4 * (20 m from the sea);
- Cactus Mirage Family Club 5 * (50 m from the sea);
- Crystal Green Bay Resort & Spa 5 * (50 m from the sea);
- Rixos Premium Bodrum 5 * (150 m from the sea).
Ultra all inclusive hotels in Bodrum with the best tourist reviews:
- Latanya Park Resort 4 * (70 m from the sea);
- Diamond of Bodrum 5 * (50 m from the sea);
- Kairaba Blue Dreams Resort & Spa 5 * (30 m from the sea);
- Bodrum Park Resort 5 * (300 m from the sea);
- Royal Asarlik Beach Hotel & Spa 5 * (50 m from the sea).
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Food prices
Breakfast and a light lunch with a drink in the cafe costs TRY 30-50. For a two-course dinner, salad and a glass of wine with dessert, you will pay 100-150 TRY. In restaurants that are by the sea, prices are high. If you want to save money on your vacation in Bodrum, Turkish fast food and local establishments will help you out. According to reviews, ayran and shawarma cost 3-5 TRY, chorba soup - 5 TRY, kebabs and kebabs - 15-20 TRY, and chicken wings with a side dish - 12-15 TRY.
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Irishkap: "On an excursion to Dalyan, they offered to buy already cooked blue crabs at a price of 10 USD per serving. We spent about 1.5 hours on the beach. Nearby there is a cafe with a large selection of drinks, ice cream, snacks. The price of beer is 13-15 Turkish liras. , ice cream from 5 to 13 lire ".
Best beaches in Bodrum
There are no large wide beaches in Bodrum. Resting places by the sea are located in small cozy coves, near which are laid out gardens and pine forests. The resort has beaches with sand, pebbles and concrete platforms. Many of them have been awarded the Blue Flag.
The beaches in Bodrum are clean, but stones come across when entering the water, so vacationers are advised to swim in rubber slippers. The best are the Central City Beach, Bitez, Karaincir, Golturkbuku, Torba, Yahsi, Akyarlar, Gumbet and Camel Beach.
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Mashu1e4ka: "A gentle entrance to the sea, clean and very warm water, which is amazing for the Aegean Sea. Sandy beaches. The embankment is small, but quiet and calm. There are many restaurants and small shops in the area."
Vacation with children
Bodrum is a good place to stay with a child in 2021. The resort has many hotels that willingly accept families with children. You can choose hotels 3-5 * with all-inclusive meals or stay in budget apartments with a kitchen. It is convenient to buy groceries in stores, and fruits and sweets in the markets.
The resort has activities for children - the Dedeman water park, playgrounds and inflatable attractions on the beaches. The whole family is pleased to go on a boat trip and go to the dolphinarium.
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Alla: "In a cafe you can ask to cook porridge for children, we have never met a refusal. Turks love children very much, so they try to please in everything."
What to do in Bodrum
One of the main attractions of the resort is St. Peter's Castle, built by the Crusaders in 1437. Today it houses the Museum of Underwater Archeology. The fortress walls offer a wonderful view of the coast to the resort buildings. The territory of the castle is open, it is hot in the sun. Plan a visit to the fort in the morning or late afternoon.
For vacationers, one-day trips with Russian-speaking guides are held in Pamukkale, to the ancient city of Hierapolis and the picturesque Cleopatra pool. According to tourists, excursions to Ephesus and Dalyan are popular from Bodrum. Fans of outdoor activities prefer surfing, diving, jeep safaris and yachting in the Aegean Sea.
Read reviews of tourists about excursions in Bodrum and choose the tours that you like best.
Tatyana: "I really liked the excursion in Pamukkale, many thanks to our guide - an amazing person! Thanks to her, we had a great time and learned a lot." More about the excursion →
Tatyana: "A trip to Ephesus is a super-excursion, I recommend it to everyone! Delicious lunch, great places, time for shopping, many thanks to the organizers." More about the excursion →
When is the best time to go
The tourist season in Bodrum starts in May, but at the end of spring it is still cool for a beach holiday. The Aegean Sea is not as warm as the Mediterranean. At the end of May, the air temperature is + 23 ° С, and the water temperature is + 20 ° С.
In summer, the resort is overloaded with tourists, because many are attracted by the unique climate of Bodrum. In June, July and August, there is no such heat here as on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. By the end of June, the sea warms up to a comfortable + 23 ... + 24 ° С, and in August the water temperature rises to + 26 ° С.
Zarina Demyanenko: "In vain I doubted whether it was worth flying to Bodrum in July! My worries about the unbearable heat were dispelled immediately upon arrival. At the height of summer, I even felt comfortable on excursions. This is not Kemer and Alanya."
It is very pleasant to have a rest in Bodrum in September. Turkish autumn pleases with warm and sunny days. At the beginning of the velvet season, the water temperature is + 25 ° С, and at the end of September +23 ... + 24 ° С. In October, the sea is also comfortable, but there are already few vacationers on the beaches.
In the low season from November to March, the Turkish resort has a rest. Many hotels are closed, the water park is closed, most cafes and restaurants are closed, so Bodrum seems to be asleep. The first tourists come to the sea in April. It is still early to swim in the middle of spring, but the holiday-makers enjoy sunbathing and go on excursions.
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Conclusions: is it worth going to Bodrum
The Turkish resort is suitable for youth and family holidays by the sea. Bodrum is located in the temperate Mediterranean zone, so the weather is cooler here than in the south of Turkey. If you can't stand the summer heat, come to rest in Bodrum!
The seaside town pleases nature lovers. Streets and hotels are surrounded by picturesque green hills. There are not many disadvantages of a vacation in Bodrum in 2021: accommodation for tourists is more expensive than in other Turkish resorts, and the choice of hotels is not so great.
