Bodrum Travel Forum

I will be going to Bodrum/Gumbet later this year. Can anyone tell me if there are hire shops that rent buggies out? By buggy I mean motor vehicle not a baby pram. Been to Greece last few years and buggy rentals are all over and wondered what the situation is in Bodrum as we like to go a run out on one now and again.Many thanks.

Bodrum and Kos town are one in front of the other but i read that have different
wheather conditions. Have you ever been in kos town and bodrum? Is true that bodrum has hotter wheather during the summer?

Can anybody tell me how to get to Bodrum Aırport for a Turkısh aırlınes flıght as cheap as possıble.
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Hi ,

We are going to Bodrum with our kids ( 5yrs old & 2yrs old ) and we confused between 3 hotels
1- La Blanche Resort & Spa
2-Aegean Dream Resort Hotel
3-Ersan Resort & Spa

can anybody tell me which one is the best ? ( I really care to be clean , good location , good beach )

Thank you

Hi .

We are planing to go to Bodrum with may kids ( 5yrs old & 2yrs old ) . Are there any places to go with them ? Are there any parks ? Any tips please help .

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Hi ,

Do recommend Bodrum for family with young children ? If yes , can you recommend resort or hotel there ? Thank you

i booked a holiday on friday for us we are staying at the bella casa suites in gumbet but cant find any info on them at all i keep getting is the bella casa hotel which ive been told is a differnt hotel any information would be most appreiciated as i have 3 young children and would like to have some idea as to were i am taking them
many thanks

I got stuck with only 2 choices (for a friend's family vacation) which I gather are 2 of the best:

Kempinski - 1st choice but havin 2nd thought as it is secluded alone far away from the bustling centrum and:

Marmara - in centrum but far away from the beach

Others in consideration are : WOW resort (along the beach but looks like 4-star and mixed reviews?), Fuga Fun Times (with beach but a bit far from centrum too? Is it a luxury resort?), Moevenpick (new, again, also far from the beach).

I have gone through all the list at TA. Any other 5-star-luxury hotels / resorts near the centrum and the beach that I missed on the list? Would appreciate suggestions and first-hand info. Thanks...

hi i was just wondering if anyone could give me an estimate of how much a taxi will cost from badrum airport to the bellacasa in gumbet
plus has anyone stayed at the hotel any nfo would be appreciated

I am considering traveling from Bodrum to Istanbul later this year. Would be interested in knowing coach trips that are available or whether hiring a car is viable

We are staying at the Kervansary hotel in May and have just looked it up on Google Earth. I am worried that there is no beach at the hotel now, just wooden decking. Can anyone put my worries to rest for me?
Any tips on things to do in Bodrum would be welcome too!
Thanks for your help xx

Hi there, we have 1 day at Bodum, Antalya and Cyprus and would like to make the most of them. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Karen, New Zealand

I was in Bodrum the first 2 weeks of september, we went to Bar Deja Vu every night. A great place, and the staff is wonderfull, I promised them i would send some pictures, but i lost the adress.
Does anyone know the adress from Bar Deja Vu in Bodrum??

how is bodrum in September?
the nightlife? weather?
thx

there is supposed to be a ferry from bodrum to istanbul twice weekly wed & sun. but no one knows anything about it here.

Does any one know where in Gumbut it is? a scottish lady i met in Goreme said it was a budget hotel and that it was a purple colour.-dammned buggered if i can find it!

My friend was proposed by travel agent to stay in Club Arenna hotel **** , Bodrum. Either travel agent gave the wrong hotel name or missed the location, but we can not find any info on this hotel except the fact that hotel with same name is situated in Alanya.
Do you know any hotel with same name in Bodrum? If yes, do you have any good or bad info about it?
Many thanks in advance,
Irina

Hello dear VT members,

How long does it take to get to Rhodes from Bodrum by water? Can you do one day trip coming back to Bodrum the same day or it is better to stay overnight?

Does it make sense to rent a car while in Bodrum?

Looking for 2 bedroom apartment or villa in the Bodrum area for 1 week beginning August.

For 2 adults and 1 teenager.

We'll have a car, so rural location is fine.

Main requirements - peace and quiet, comfort and air conditioning.

In either case, we don't want to be part of a "complex"!

Any suggestions?

I want to rent a car for 2-3 days when in Bodrum in July. I wonder if driving in the area and perhaps even up to Ephesus is difficult, may be dangerous for me... I have in my mind the traffic and driving conditions in Istanbul and I m discouraged...

What are my options for a day trip from Bodrum to Ephesus during July?
Is there a direct public bus from Bodrum to Selcuk? How many hours it takes?
Alternatively, are there organised tours?
I would love a boat tour option via Kusadasi...

I will be staying for 1 week in Bodrum in July and I wonder where I can take day trips by car, so that I leave behind me the spoilt touristic areas and enjoy the inland scenery and unspoilt villages. Thank you!

I m planning Bodrum in july and here are my first 2 questions:
1. Ferry to Kos: Is there one on sundays in the morning? It is important to know as I must arrange my outward flight from Kos. Please reply only if you are sure about it! ;-)
2. it's my first time to bodrum and i m trying to understand how the coastline and the beaches are in th area. I want to stay at a nearby beachfront area for swimmimg, to be quiet and also to have easy access to bodrum center. Any ideas?

Where do we find exclusive clubs for senior adults?

Hi we are going to Bodrum end of may and would like to know if the hydrofoil goes to marmaris or are there any trips by boat to marmaris???????

Can anyone recommend a reliable car hire company in Bodrum.
They must offer FULL comprehensive insurance, unlimited mileage AND deliver the car to my apartment (some companies do a delivery service).
This will be the first summer I have a go at driving myself so I need a good rental agency.

Are there any bus day trips from Bodrum to Ephesus in late February early March ?, if not could it be done by public bus services. Thanks.

We are flying out to Bodrum between Christmas and New Year to check out the local shops. We are planning on furnishing our apt. which is due for completion mid 2008, and looking at the pros and cons of furnishing ourselves.
We also have to arrange for air con and water heater to be fitted.
Has anybody any experience of buying furniture and arranging delivery themselves?
Have heard that there are many shops on the main road close to Oasis shopping centre and would like to hear from anybody that may have used any of these shops.
Would be grateful for any tips that anybody could offer.

Hi,
We have an apartment in Yalikavak but have only been out in May and August in the lovely weather. We are now coming out at the end of October and I can see the weather will probably not be good. Any ideas please on where to go and what to see to try and keep out of the rain and amuse a 7 year old?! So far we haven't travelled much at all as we have been working on our place.
Many Thanks

please could anyone tell me the how to get to Turgutries from Bodrum Airport cheapest option as we will be arrving early hours Monday 7th October [02-00am] we would like to use local transport.