Nightlife · Bodrum · Turkey
Bodrum nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Bodrum, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Bodrum is one of Turkey's top nightlife destinations in summer. Bar Street in Bodrum Town and the clubs of Gümbet are the most energetic, while Yalıkavak and Göltürkbükü have chic beach clubs and lounges. The main areas are Bar Street, Bodrum Town, Gümbet, Yalıkavak and Göltürkbükü.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 4
- Stay near the action
- Bodrum Town
- Local drink
- Rakı
Where to go out
Bar Street, Bodrum Town
Cumhuriyet Caddesi along the eastern bay is packed with bars and clubs open until the early hours in summer.
Gümbet
A young party crowd fills bars and clubs along the beach strip.
Yalıkavak
Upscale lounges and restaurants around the marina.
Göltürkbükü
Fashionable beach clubs and bars on the jetties, busiest in July and August.
Nightlife tips
- Most clubs get busy after midnight and stay open until dawn in high season.
- Check drink prices before ordering; upmarket clubs can be very expensive.
- Arrange a taxi back if you are staying outside Bodrum Town; dolmuş services stop late at night.
Evening sights
Waterfront · Bodrum Town
Neyzen Tevfik waterfront and marina
Walk it at dusk, then choose a fish restaurant away from the busiest stretch near the castle.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Food
Street · Bodrum Town
Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
Check drink prices before ordering; prices vary widely between venues.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
Waterfront · Yalıkavak
Yalıkavak Marina
Visit in the early evening to walk the marina, then eat in the old village nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Couples
- After dark
Experience · Göltürkbükü
Göltürkbükü beach clubs
Reserve sunbeds in high season and check the minimum spend before you arrive.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Food
- After dark
What to drink
- Rakı — Turkey's anise-flavoured spirit, turned milky by adding water and ice, sipped slowly alongside meze and fish over a long dinner.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 23°C (73°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 18:16 | 8°C (46°F) | 10 |
| April | About 19:45 | 12°C (54°F) | 5 |
| July | About 20:30 | 23°C (73°F) | 0 |
| October | About 18:34 | 16°C (61°F) | 4 |
Getting home late
- Bus — Check the time of the last dolmuş back, especially from Gümüşlük and Yalıkavak.
- Taxi — Ask your hotel for a rough fare before travelling, and confirm the meter is running.
- Walking — Bodrum Town's castle, Mausoleum, theatre, marina and Bar Street are all within walking distance of each other.
Late-night bites
- Stuffed mussels — Street vendors around Bar Street and the waterfront in the evening.
- Bodrum mandarins — Markets and roadside stands in winter, and fresh juice in cafés.
- Gözleme — Village cafés and weekly markets across the peninsula.
Staying safe at night
Bodrum is generally relaxed for visitors. Take care with summer heat, strong meltemi winds on some beaches, scooter accidents on steep roads and overcharging in some bars and taxis. Watch drinks and belongings in crowded nightlife areas.
- Emergency number
- 112 (general emergency number)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, culture and food lovers
Bodrum Town
Bodrum Town wraps around two bays either side of the castle: the western bay with the marina and the Neyzen Tevfik waterfront, and the eastern Kumbahçe bay with Cumhuriyet Caddesi, the main bar and restaurant street. Whitewashed houses with bougainvillea climb the hills behind. It is the best base for history, eating out and nightlife, and the bus station has dolmuş links to the whole peninsula.
- Good
- Walk to sights, restaurants and bars; Transport hub for the peninsula; Lively all season
- Watch out
- Town beaches are small; Late-night noise near Bar Street; Traffic and parking difficulties
- Nearby
- Bodrum Castle, Mausoleum, Bodrum Marina, Bar Street
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Bodrum?
Bar Street, Bodrum Town, Gümbet and Yalıkavak. Cumhuriyet Caddesi along the eastern bay is packed with bars and clubs open until the early hours in summer.
+Which area of Bodrum is best for nightlife?
Bodrum Town: Whitewashed lanes, the castle, two bays, the marina and Bar Street.