Katherine & Bo
Bodrum Guide
Shop: Bodrum Bazaar
If you’re looking for a local experience, Bodrum Bazaar doesn’t disappoint, with dozens of shops and stalls selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to clothing, homeware items, souvenirs, handicrafts, and every flavor of Turkish delight imaginable. To visit the Bodrum Bazaar, head towards the Dolmus Station. You will see a huge entrance next door with a sign saying “Bodrum Belediyesi” overhead. This is the bazaar entrance. If you are struggling to find it, don’t ask the locals where the market is. They will direct you to a supermarket. Instead, ask them where the bazaar or Pazar is. This will get you to the open-air market.
Ruins nearby: The Amphitheater & the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
The mausoleum was considered to be such an aesthetic triumph that Antipater of Sidon identified it as one of his Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was destroyed by successive earthquakes from the 12th to the 15th century; it was the last surviving of the six destroyed wonders.
Castle of St. Peter (Bodrum Castle)
Bodrum’s most prominent landmark, the Castle of St. Peter stands on the promontory that divides the city’s twin bays. Complete with towers, battlements, and gardens—and home to Bodrum’s Museum of Underwater Archaeology—this 15th-century-built fortress is a must-visit for travelers.
Bodrum Museum Of Underwater Archaeology
The Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology is the largest museum in the world dedicated to the preservation of artifacts excavated from underwater. The museum is housed within the Castle of St. Peter, a UNESCO World Heritage site in itself. The Turkish government turned the castle into a museum in 1964 after years of abandonment.
Experience: Turkish Bath / Hammam at the Kempinsky
Contact the hotel guest reservations to book.
Ferry to the Greek island of Kos
Take a ferry to the greek island of Kos.
Sightseeing: Bodrum Marina
Located in one of Bodrum’s twin bays, Bodrum Marina—officially called Milta Bodrum Marina—is one of the city’s favorite waterfront spots. With berths for 475 yachts as well as shops and restaurants, it’s a stylish place to stroll and relax.
Winery: Karnas Vineyards
Turkey is the world's fourth-leading producer of grapes for wine production and there are a handful of vineyards a short drive away!