Must-see hotels in Bodrum Peninsula

  • Casa Dell'Arte Residence

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Staying at this exquisite 'house of art and leisure' with a dozen different suites, owned by a cultured Turkish family, is like visiting the home of an…

  • Faros Hotel Bodrum

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Seriously stylish and fine value considering the location, all low-rise accommodation at this contemporary hotel is grouped around a pool and Bali-style…

  • Ha lâ Bodrum

    Bodrum Town

    Offering lashings of character and style, this 550-year-old stone house is filled with authentic Ottoman furnishings and objets d'art. It offers five…

  • Sandima 37

    Bodrum Peninsula

    On the hillside road into town, Sandima 37's stylish suites boast lovely attention to detail and are set around a lush garden with sweeping views of the…

  • El Vino Hotel

    Bodrum Town

    Staff really go the extra mile to assist guests at this long-standing favourite set back from the shore. Classy rooms are dotted around stone buildings in…

  • 7 Art Fesleğen Hotel

    Bodrum Town

    Just a stone's throw from the shore on the eastern side of town, this cute little hip-ish hotel has a dash of style, good cleanliness standards and…

  • Villa Rustica Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    A small family-run place a short stroll from the shore with welcoming hosts and 28 comfortable, spotless rooms set around a pool. Breakfast, featuring…

  • Oda Bodrum Gümüşlük

    Bodrum Peninsula

    A modern, recently-built hotel with clean, inviting though small rooms that have a pleasing contemporary feel. There's room service and staff are helpful…

  • Marmara Bodrum

    Bodrum Town

    The upmarket Marmara, high on a bluff, has spectacular views and commodious rooms – make sure you get one facing the right way! It's part of a five-star…

  • Regnum Escana Villas & Boutique Hotel

    Bodrum Town

    The disadvantage of this sumptuous hillside hotel is it's on the north side of the busy highway behind Bodrum, but the elevated views and space more than…

  • Maçakızı

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Ground zero for Göltürkbükü's chic summer crowd and the last hotel on the inner bay, this monument to the high life combines a resort feel with boutique…

  • 4 Reasons

    Bodrum Peninsula

    A hip hillside retreat featuring 20 self-described 'nu-bohemian' rooms with designer touches, exposed brick and fine locally sourced marble fixtures. The…

  • Kempinski Barbaros Bay

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Bodrum's branch of the famed German hotel chain is cradled within a sea-facing cliff with its own private beach and docks. The ubermodern rooms have all…

  • Kuum

    Bodrum Peninsula

    A hit with the Turkish elite, this stylish haven offers accommodation in brown cubes on grassy terraces, creating the dreamy feel of a 1960s science…

  • Costa Farilya

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Accommodation in this self-proclaimed 'special class hotel' is in modern grey blocks, some formed of crushed stone behind metal grilling. Rooms are muted,…

  • Ambrosia

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Rated four stars, this large beachside resort hotel boasts an impressive pool set in a landscaped garden, while the bar-library just off the lobby is an…

  • Su Otel

    Bodrum Town

    With an exterior epitomising Bodrum's white-and-sky-blue aesthetic, the relaxing 'Water Hotel' has 25 rooms and suites, most with balconies giving on to a…

  • Aegean Gate

    Bodrum Town

    About 2.5km southeast of the castle on a quiet hill, the Aegean Gate has six sparkling suites and a relaxing pool; you can sunbathe looking at Kos from…

  • Casa Hermanas

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Families are very well catered for at this fun resort, which has been rebranded with a Mexican theme (including Mex-Med cuisine in the restaurant)…

  • Izer Hotel & Beach Club

    Bodrum Peninsula

    This well-run resort has a waterfront pool and one with giant slides; there are numerous activities for kids including mini discos. Choose between 120…

  • No:81 Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Popular with İstanbul's movers and shakers, No:81 is an ongoing party during summer, with a big wooden deck for lounging, pool and beach bars, and a club…

  • Victoria's

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Around 2km north of Gümüşlük, this pastoral hideaway nestles between a farmyard and a private beach, though recent villa construction on nearby hills has…

  • Artunç Hotel

    Bodrum Town

    Enjoying a quiet, convenient location, this recently renovated little blue-and-white hotel boasts a contemporary feel including pale floors and modish…

  • Marina Vista

    Bodrum Town

    From the impressive woodcarving in reception and the enormous pool in the courtyard to the terrace restaurant overlooking the marina and bar with leather…

  • Kaya Apart & Pansiyon

    Bodrum Town

    The very central Kaya has 12 clean, simple rooms plus a studio apartment with safe and TV; six rooms boast a balcony as well. There is a roof terrace with…

  • Daphnis Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Vaguely akin to a Göltürkbükü hostel, this beachfront place has a plethora of tiny (though perfectly formed, and designed) rooms bang on Gölköy beach, and…

  • Otel Gümüşlük

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Set back from the shore, this two-storey, ranch-style hotel is open year-round and has spacious, slightly dated rooms around a huge pool. It's a three…

  • LifeCo

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Offers a perfect environment for detox programs, with 30 rooms and orange and mandarin trees lining its cool walkways. Bespoke programs are available, as…

  • 5 Oda

    Bodrum Peninsula

    'Five Rooms' offers exactly that, and its small size ensures personal service. This boutique spot has breezy, sea-facing rooms and a striking natural…

  • Uyku Pansiyon

    Bodrum Town

    This spotless little pension, run by a hospitable team, has a handy location just off the prom with a fine roof terrace and a selection of inviting rooms…

  • Hotel Güleç

    Bodrum Town

    This good-value 20-room hotel has a central location and simple but bright and clean rooms, though bathrooms are tiny. There is a sunny garden for…

  • Eskici Hostel

    Bodrum Town

    If you're keen to party, head here for the social vibe, organised pub crawls and boat trips. On the flip side, cleanliness is lacking (and staff can be…

  • Antique Theatre Hotel

    Bodrum Town

    Next to the town's amphitheatre, this welcoming place enjoys great castle and sea views, and has a big outdoor pool and pretty gardens. Original artwork…

  • Hapimag Sea Garden Resort

    Bodrum Peninsula

    The sprawling 19-hectare Hapimag Sea Garden is both a 285-room hotel open to the public and a time-share resort with lots of Swiss guests. Its three…

  • Yilmaz Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    Oceanfront Yilmaz offers somewhat dated but decent rooms with sea or garden view and aims to appeal to families and active holidaymakers, with surfing and…

  • 3S Beach Club

    Bodrum Peninsula

    The 3S is somewhat dated these days but enjoys a good position at the western end of the beach and has a poolside bar, sauna and fitness centre. Its 81…

  • Garden Life

    Bodrum Peninsula

    In the orchards surrounding Bitez on the coast road from Gümbet, various pools (a total of four), bars, a private beach and 176 pleasant rooms in cool…

  • Kefi Beach & Suites

    Bodrum Peninsula

    This property has 22 motel-like rooms with doors painted in primary colours surrounding a big open stretch of grass right up from the beach. Family rooms …

  • Cennet Park Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    'Paradise Park' has smart rooms with minibar and TV, the minimal decor enlivened by four poster beds and flowery Ottoman-style cushions. This place is not…

  • Zemda Hotel

    Bodrum Peninsula

    At the bay's southern end, this tranquil getaway has 28 rooms in a Mediterranean mix of colours and sun-bleached white. The bar-restaurant is sandwiched…

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