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Best neighbourhoods in Bodrum

Every neighbourhood scored for accessibility, value, local feel, and more. Honest trade-offs on each — no superlatives without substance.

AllBudgetLocal feelNightlifeFamiliesWalkabilityMost central

Top pick

Bodrum City

The Crusader castle, the bazaar and the marina — where Bodrum the working Turkish town actually lives.

Bodrum Castle and city marina from the bay

Bodrum City

Top pick

The Crusader castle, the bazaar and the marina — where Bodrum the working Turkish town actually lives.

9/10

Walk

7/10

Price

7/10

Local

10/10

Central

Bitez bay and windsurfing sails on the south coast

Bitez & Gümbet

Good

The central south-coast pair — Bitez quiet and family-resort, Gümbet loud and 18-30 strip.

7/10

Walk

8/10

Price

5/10

Local

7/10

Central

Yalıkavak D-Marin superyacht marina at dusk

Yalıkavak

Trade-off

The upscale marina village in the west — D-Marin superyacht complex and the new luxury centre of gravity.

8/10

Walk

2/10

Price

6/10

Local

5/10

Central

Gümüşlük harbour and Tavşan Island at sunset

Gümüşlük

Trade-off

The artsy western tip — submerged Myndos ruins, rabbit island and chef-driven small restaurants.

8/10

Walk

4/10

Price

8/10

Local

4/10

Central

Türkbükü pier restaurants and yachts at sunset

Türkbükü

Trade-off

The ultra-luxury north-coast village — Macakizi, pier restaurants and Istanbul-celebrity weekending.

7/10

Walk

1/10

Price

4/10

Local

5/10

Central

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