Still impressed with the dimension of the collection this castle has… I don’t think I’ve heard of anything like it before. If you’re planning on visiting, it will take at least 1 hour and a half to two hours for you to see everything. It’s very detailed and organized with different shipwrecks, history times and types of objects. So interesting, you’re exploring what they found underwater in a beautiful castle with views over the city. Totally recommend 🏰🏺

Others say it's pricey, I think it's worth the money. We have spent around 2.5 hours walking around the castle grounds and visiting all the exhibitions.

Bodrum Castle is amazing! The views are stunning, with peacocks and olive trees adding so much charm. You can really feel the history in every corner—a must-visit!

An amazing and significant site. If you love history, you gonna love it! 2 hours of explorations. Great views of Bodrum.

Bodrum Castle is a great place to visit! The views are beautiful, making it perfect for taking amazing pictures of the surrounding area. Plus, there are lots of cute cats around to cuddle, which adds to the charm. A must-visit if you’re in the area!

An enchanting evening and exclusive dinner at Bodrum Castle on the Aegean. The castle was built in 1402; it is incredible to think the ruins under the mosque at Bodrum Castle date back to the 4th century BC. Relics here include ancient amphoras and stone anchors along with beautifully carved columns and statues. The castle served as a stunning backdrop for a beautiful dinner. Many thanks to Go Türkiye for hosting this wonderful evening.

Fabulous castle. Lots of displays of ancient artefacts. On the rocks/cliff overlooking the harbour. We received a brilliant display from peacocks! We visited on a very hot day in May. it wasn’t very busy due to not being peak season. Well worth a visit. Allow at least a couple of hours to explore the castle to the full, but more if busy.

Really amazing museum, it exceeded our expectations! There are a lot of uneven steps, so wear walking shoes and it might be difficult for children.

A not very big museum housed by a few different halls placed inside the Bodrum castle's walls. The access fee is included in the castle ticket. You'll see mostly ceramic and glass objects, amphorae, a few spears and other weapons.

So much history.. only thing is the tickets are expensive.

This is a good place to visit. It will take approx. 2 hrs. to get around the whole place. If you're into history and likes to take their time and read about each display, maybe alot 3hrs? Make sure to wear shoes that are good for hiking and not slippery. Some steps are a bit steep and the stones are a bit slippery. Bring some water too to rehydrate. 😊

While not huge, it has presented great underwater finds. Additionally you have access to the castle built originally by the knights.

The price was kinda high(150tl per person) but you don't get much anyway. The first floor was dedicated to average scale & weighting exhibition (showing you a bunch of vase) and even smaller room dedicated to huge vases. On the second floor we found a nice collection jewelries but it too was rather small. And that't all. It took us around 30 min to see it all. It my be a nice place to drop by if you are in the area or to kill a spare hour but it's not worth a dedicated visit.

A beautiful medieval castle with a museum display from antiquity to the Middle Ages, great exhibits, an unavoidable place for all lovers of ancient history. Place with the most beautiful view in the whole of Bodrum, if you want to have great photos from Bodrum this is another reason to visit this castle

1 of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It's definitely worth a visit and costs around 3 euros each for entry (April 2025) You are able to walk through the site at your own pace. The site is a 15-minute walk from the main bus station, but there are also buses and taxis available. Bring your own refreshments. Toilets were available when we visited.

Very interesting historical site, with information provided on signboards in the exhibition hall in various languages. A tiny museum kiosk has books about Türkiye and other items. Many ruins to photograph. Once you are finished at the Mausoleum, the ancient theatre is a short but intense walk up hill a short distance away. Follow the signboards and turn left at the top of the hill. The views are magnificent!

The mausoleum, built from 353 to 350 BC, ranked as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Place to go for all those history lovers. 3 euro entrance fee.

It’s sad to see one of the great wonders of the ancient world reduced to a sad, littered, and overgrown backyard. This location has so much potential to share history with visitors.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a grand tomb built for King Mausolus of Caria, a satrap (governor) of the ancient Persian Empire, around 350 BC. Located in present-day Bodrum, Turkey, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a testament to the wealth and power of the ancient city of Halicarnassus. History and Construction The Mausoleum was built by King Mausolus' wife, Queen Artemisia, who was also his sister, after his death in 353 BC. The construction took around three years to complete and was designed by the famous Greek architects Satyrus and Pythius. The Mausoleum was famous for its stunning architecture, beautiful sculptures, and massive size. Architecture and Design The Mausoleum was a massive structure, measuring around 120 feet tall and 100 feet wide. It was built on a stepped platform, with 36 massive columns supporting the roof. The tomb was famous for its beautiful sculptures, including massive statues of King Mausolus and Queen Artemisia riding a chariot, which were built by the famous Greek sculptor Scopas. Significance and Legacy The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was an important cultural and historical landmark, showcasing the wealth and power of the ancient city of Halicarnassus. It was also a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Greeks. The Mausoleum's design influenced many other ancient tombs and buildings, including the famous Taj Mahal in India. Destruction and Excavation The Mausoleum was destroyed by earthquakes in the 12th century AD, and its remains were used as a quarry for building materials. The site was excavated in the 19th century, and many of its remains are now housed in the British Museum. Interesting Facts - *Built for King Mausolus*: The Mausoleum was built for King Mausolus of Caria, a satrap of the ancient Persian Empire. - *Designed by famous architects*: The Mausoleum was designed by the famous Greek architects Satyrus and Pythius. - *Famous for its sculptures*: The Mausoleum was famous for its beautiful sculptures, including massive statues of King Mausolus and Queen Artemisia. - *Influenced many other buildings*: The Mausoleum's design influenced many other ancient tombs and buildings, including the famous Taj Mahal in India. - *Destroyed by earthquakes*: The Mausoleum was destroyed by earthquakes in the 12th century AD, and its remains were used as a quarry for building materials.

One needs a fair bit of imagination to appreciate the ruins here. Amazing history of a Wonder of the Ancient world but now foundations only. There's a really good video in the visitor centre and models but wouldn't spend more than 30 mins here. Free WiFi on entry.

A pretty insignificant little site. It’s hard to imagine it was once the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. That was before, this is now. I think the winder was taken apart and used by crusader knights to build their castle. The movie was too soft and I could hardly hear it. Small basic mosaic and a few broken columns laying around. If you have any interest in archaeology then get to Ephesus. It is possibly the best site in Turkey, and Luke all sites in Turkey it’s overpriced, but in this caste it’s worth the trip and the ticket price

We love this place. It was so much fun to fall into a little bit of culture from a Turkish perspective. Whether he was Turkey's Liberace or Turkey's Elton John, we absolutely adored finding all of the costumes and the music and even his car! What a treat! There's also a cafe here so if you get hungry or thirsty after spending time in the museum, you can grab a little bite to eat or some Turkish coffee. There's bathrooms too. We spent about 45 minutes in the museum

If you want to see zeki Müren holiday home in bodrum it was nice to see how he lived

Wonderful experience, I enjoyed. I love to see how people lived before, what they wore, jewel design, etc. There you also can see embroidered text on fabric. Oh mgd! So painstaking work, fantastically! I don’t remember ticket price.

Definitely you should see the place of our "Sun of Art"

It is interesting to see vintage Turkish furniture and gowns. Also there is a great sea view. Entrance costs 20 Tl

One of the most populer singer’s house is museum now, love to see his life details and must see place in Bodrum

A must to visit in Bodrum. 5 turkish liras to enter. If you want to know or learn more about Zeki Muren, you should really go there. Really see those personal belongings, jewels, furniture, clothes and car in the glass room in front of the house.

We bumped into this place completely by accident. At first it doesn’t look like a monument at all because of the trash on the floor and the state of the ruins BUT once you pass by it, it looks pretty cool. At sunset it seems like the place to be if you climb to the top!

A good walk starting from the road running from the marina along the city wall to the Myndos gate. Lots to see and great views. Such a pity it is treated with such little respect, litter and cigarette ends everywhere.

Interesting last remaining gate of the city’s ancient walls. Information plaques around the area explain the history. A sad reflection of the times is the number of homeless people using the area.

Took a walk around here on our trip in Turkey. Absolutely beautiful place. Nice and historic. The place looked after. We got shown around by a tour guide that told us the history then left us to walk around on our own. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

A great piece of history just a short drive away from most hotels in the area. I saw a lot of tour busses pulling up to this area. Many have guides explaining all the ruins and the history of the site. It's a popular tourist attraction for sure.

Nice afternoon walk in bodrum historical places

Truly enjoyed walking amongst the ancient ruins of the city, one of two main entrances to the ancient city of Halicarnassus, however, one can not get upset seeing all the rubbish left behind by people ie plastic bottles, cigarettes, packaging. Not to mention extremely close proximity of a resort and how the resort using the ancient site as a storage and even installed a large light on one of the tombs. (See pictures) One expects better care from the municipality to maintain the site and dismantle modern fixtures installed. Go see, enjoy and be saddened by the condition.

Upscale restaurant with the nice view. Set menu saved us a lot of time with choosing what to eat, and it’s definitely worth trying. Mussels, oysters, Turkish version of paella, seafood soup, garden salad and more. We weren’t able to finish the full set, please come hungry. Baked eggplant was my favorite, together with veggie salad, made from seasonal vegetables from local farm. A bit overpriced, but it’s worth going

The place’s view is very nice overlooking the sea, the food was okay but the portions were tiny and the price was really expensive.. there were some things that I didn’t like and couldn’t eat but their Parmesan mussels are so good to be honest!

The food here is amazing!! Set menu where you get little tasters of loads of different type of food so the menu is limited in the sense you can't really pick what you eat, but you can get add ons like crab and lobster etc. Either way I loved it thought it was really good quality amazing flavours. Also lovely outdoor seating area with gorgeous views of the marina. Staff were super friendly as well and really good service.

Lovely restaurant in Bodrum with an amazing seafood tasting menu. The food was delicious, freshly sourced and prepared, the location and ambience was very relaxing and the staff were very friendly. There is also wine pairing with the menu. Overall an amazing food experience!

Let’s start with why I am writing this review.. I am a restaurant manager from London and my partner she is a chef in one of the hottest restaurants I Mayfair. After reading some of the let’s say disconcerting reviews I think they are very unjustified. Orfoz is a local restaurant serving up local produce ! You can’t beat it. Yes the food comes out fast, but who wants slow service ? We decided to take the wine pairing and it was perfect, well balanced Turkish wine perfectly matched with the fresh seafood. To be honest this restaurant is the only place we could fine that was doing something different and unique. Water topped up, wine and food explained, fresh plates, friendly staff, the list goes on… People who leave this restaurant a bad review do not understand the industry, they do not realise we’re they are, this is Bodrum not Paris or London. Amazing experience ! Definitely worth the money.

The inflation crises in Turkey has got out of hand. I’m a Brit who lived for seven years in London as a corporate M&A lawyer used to dining out and Istanbul for the last three but this restaurant is the most expensive and underwhelming I have eaten at in the last decade. The price for three people (one of them pregnant and not eating) came to 15,000 lira. That’s $500. The measures on the tasting wine selection are pathetic at most a ‘thimble’ and certainly not full glasses. The aim seems to be to get you to order even more overpriced drinks rather than anything approaching a wine pairing with food. For two people, it’s £100 for what was pretty run of the mill plonk. If you do go do yourself a favour and order a bottle. That way you might at least be a little tipsy by the time the astronomical bill arrives. The food, again, nothing at all special and the people posting positive reviews have never eaten in London, New York or Tokyo. The salad looked like something a nine year old would make. The fish soup, pleasant but distinctly under seasoned. The ‘paella’ came in a dish the size of a crème brûlée - for three people. The price point now is 1/2 Michelin star but everything about the place is a neighbourhood eatery in an average part of London - apart from the prices which, given the quality, would make the Dorchester blush. If you are coming on holiday to Bodrum in 2024 and want to drop this amount of money at this restaurant you either have no taste or too much money or both. If like me you live in Turkey then I’m sure in two months they will double the prices again and you’ll pay $1000 usd for a really average meal. Again, so many good restaurants in Bodrum to pick from this is just an old fashioned stitch up/tourist trap. The pregnant member of our party was particularly aghast that despite not having any wine, any food or anything beyond sparkling water at £13 a bottle, it still cost £110 for her ‘dinner’. Anyway, if you read this review and still go then I feel very sorry for you. There are tons of better restaurants in Bodrum which serve better food for a fraction of the price. I rarely post reviews but frankly this place overcame my usual sang froid. Terrible.

I really wanted to love this restaurant but just couldn't :( describing the tasting menu as "mediocre" is generous. The add on sea urchin and crab was particularly bad texture and flavor. The best part of the meal was the sunset and a decent bottle of wine.

Great food and impeccable service! Extremely cheap as well considering the amount of food you receive. I would heavily recommend this restaurant.

Great place, great Turkish breakfast!

Best place for sundowners. Literally 🌓

(Translated by Google) We went on the 1st day of the holiday. It was very full, but the service was fast and very friendly. A place to go again. The breakfast plate and melemen for two was 80 TL and the tea was very nice. (Original) Bayramin 1.günü gittik. Cok doluydu buna nazaran srvis hizli ve gayet guleryuzluydu. Tekrar gidilecek bir yer. Iki kisilik kahvalti tabagi ve melemen 80 tlydi cayi da gayet güzeldi..

(Translated by Google) The breakfast is very good. There is no difference in taste between the breakfast you eat outside for a fee and the breakfast you get as a bed and breakfast. The breakfast is prepared very carefully and meticulously, with the kitchen staff constantly working with the desire to offer different tastes. It is a frequent destination for those who want to have a good breakfast in Bodrum. The prices are normal, even the taste is delicious. And it can even be considered cheap compared to the service. I repeat, I think it is a very successful place. (Original) Kahvaltisi çok başarılı dışarıdan ücretli yediğiniz kahvaltı ile oda kahvaltı olarak aldığınız kahvaltı arasında lezzet olarak bir fark yok gerçekten çok özenli ve titiz hazırlanmış kahvaltı devamlı olarak değişik lezzet sunma isteği ile çalışan mutfak personeli ile Bodrum'da iyi kahvaltı yapmak isteyenlerin uğrak mekanı fiyatları normal hatta lezzet ve hizmete göre ucuz bile denebilir tekrar ediyorum bence çok başarılı bir mekan

(Translated by Google) Service: 4/10 Hygiene: 4/10 Taste: 7/10 Price: 3/10 Mixed breakfast 140₺ per person Pancake vs extras +80₺ Teas do not come in a tea glass. The service was very slow, it took 25 minutes to clean the table and put the serving plate. The operator is friendly, but this does not compensate for the service disruption. The location is nice and central. For these prices, you can try better places. (Original) Hizmet: 4/10 Hijyen: 4/10 Lezzet: 7/10 Fiyat: 3/10 Serpme kahvaltı kişi başı 140₺ Gözleme vs ekstralar +80₺ Çaylar çay bardağında gelmiyor. Hizmet çok yavaş, masanın temizlenip servis tabağı koyulması 25dk sürdü. İşletmeci cana yakın fakat bu hizmet aksaklığını kapatmıyor. Konum güzel ve merkezi. Bu fiyatlara daha güzel yerler denenebilir.

(Translated by Google) We went to breakfast while we were in Bodrum last year and we loved it. They prepared a wonderful breakfast for us. Their energy was very nice. The staff and owners were very attentive. The breakfast had everything, especially the small variety of breads, everything was great! I'm back in the basement after a week and I'm going to have breakfast again! (Original) Geçen Yıl Bodrumda iken Kahvaltiya Gittik ve Bayıldık Harika bir Kahvalti hazırladılar bize enerjileri çok güzel calisanlarinin ve sahiplerinin çok ilgiliydiler Kahvaltida Herşey vardi ozellikle minik çeşitli ekmekleri herşeyi ile harikaydı! 1 hafta sonra tekrar bodrumdayım ve hemen kahvaltıya gidicem tekrar!

Upstairs overlooking the band and marina is a gorgeous setting for dinner. We were way too early as we came for sunset. Sunset isn’t visible on this side, so come later as it was very quiet with few tables and live music only starting at 10.30pm, plus it may have been off season (Sept 2024). Bring a jacket as it’s windy up there! Staff are kind and helpful.

a good place to listen to live music, but there is a problem. The menu doesn't indicate what's spicy. the waiters run after each other, but do not completely set the table, there are three of us, they brought two forks and three knives, they gave two of us napkins. We sat down at the table, the table was covered in crumbs.

Great place to have fun and relax. Service is very good and often there are great concerts.

The atmosphere was great with live music and a gorgeous view of the water, bodrum castle and as we ate at the restaurant upstairs we could see the stage etc as well. The food however was quite disappointing to me, I had the vegetable and salmon pasta which was super bland. Our table also tried the seafood pasta and a lot of starters which were all pretty okay but for the place and price I would have expected more. The most interesting thing we had was the Creme brûlée that was flavoured with turkish coffee. However, all in all I still think it is a really nice and lively place, maybe better to go for drinks than food!

Stunning restaurant/bar in the Bodrum Marina bay. The menu is varied, delicious, high quality and unique. You can also enjoy a live performance daily starting at 10PM. Do not miss this place if you’re visiting the area!

Friendly staff, nice food and great atmosphere. Definetly recommend it for a drink, quick breakfast or meal. There is also an art exhibition inside the restaurant.

A total rip off! Avoid like the plague!! Went in ordered two drinks asked for a bill was told it was only €4 a drink( we had 2 rum and cokes)...luckily asked for bill after second round and bill came to €50 thank God we asked or it could have been a very painful night. Avoid or pay the price...ouch

Good food. A little overpriced. Our favorite dish was shrimp with cheese.

Unfriendly staff. They speak English poorly. When ordering fish, I asked twice about appetizers. The waiter said that they were free with the fish. We chose 3 appetizers. 2 of them were edible. In the end, they brought the bill, which included everything. In the end, the price of the appetizers was higher than the fish itself that we ordered. We asked for tea 3 times and they forgot about us. After that, I went to the manager. He shrugged his shoulders. He counted the money and pretended that he did not understand me. I do not recommend this place.

Food taste is highly recommended. Just for share..season salad, two Grill Seabass, Grill Calamari, mushroom Grill, big mineral water, french fries, closed with 3 cups of tea cost about 7000+ TRY ($200)...

Definitely one of Bodrum’s most popular seafood restaurants. The starters were ok but Tuesday fish plates were so fresh and tasty. So better to avoid the starters if one can. Decor and atmosphere is very basic. Service is very good.

Absolutely avoid for tourists!!!! We visited as there were lots of locals eating at the restaurant. They told us to choose cold starters and fish inside however when the bill came these were severely overpriced! They up charged us on several dishes and put multiple servings of dishes on the receipt. They argued with us that they brought several skewers on one plate, justifying several portions on the bill that we didn’t order. We had to haggle to have these items removed. Feel totally scammed!

Good seafood and tasty dessert options. It also has a relaxed vibe. If you're new to ordering seafood in Bodrum, it can be quite startling however the waiters are helpful and just ask them to price up whatever you choose.

Bodrum seafood and meze restaurant with nice outdoor seating in a bustling area close to the marina. We liked the idea of ordering a few appetizers to share. Waiter brought us to the meze display where another waiter took the time to describe each dish on display. We decided on the roasted eggplant paste, artichokes, olives & walnut, greek salad, fried calamari and grilled octopus. I never had octopus so tender. Our service was excellent and the vibe was energetic without being loud. Good value for the area. Thanks again to our friendly server who was always around to service our needs and requests.

A truly wonderful dining experience at the heart of Bodrum We were strolling in dire need for a lunch place. We found Pasion by chance. It was so refreshing to get a taste of Spain in a sea of restaurant replicas, all serving similar foods. As we tend to spend a lot of time in Spain and know most dishes very well, this restaurant did not disappoint. The place appeals to your five senses (literally). The musical background, the choice of colors and the lovely details immediately take you to Spain. With a rich choice of wines and a menu, which despite its strong Spanish influence, still carries other Mediterranean notes. Some reviews mention the price being higher but the quality of the products makes it totally worth it. Also, it is not any more pricier than most of those places serving mediocre food but capitalizing on the sea views (especially occupying the beach fronts). If you are looking for a different and fresh culinary experience in Bodrum, go to Pasion, fully recommend it.

La Pasion in Bodrum is a true culinary delight. We just finished dinner here, and it was hands down the best meal we’ve had in Bodrum. The food is a brilliant fusion of Spanish and Turkish flavors, with each dish crafted to perfection. The ambience is warm and inviting, making the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re in Bodrum, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Wonderful little hidden gem in Bodrum old town. The staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable. The dishes are very good and freshly made. The setting is enchanting and charming!

We were here for birthday dinner. Love the atmosphere, food and the service. Would recommend!

Just finished an amazing Tapas lunch at this place. Uenal was spectacular giving us the best meal options including artichoke salad, potato bravos and vegetable paella! The drinks were made to our choice. You must come here if you come to Bodrum!

This place was a great find! It is absolutely so cute. The ambience is amazing! They used to win travel awards every year. Hopefully, they can get back up there! The service was outstanding! Very attentive, and good with suggestions! The watermelon, mozzarella salad was different, interesting, and I loved it! We also had the sea scallops with black noodle, so Yum! And for dessert, we had the crème brûlée, so delicious! They have a good wine cellar as well and many choices! But I highly recommend getting the sangria! When in Bodrum, definitely stop here!

We know this Restaurant already a long time and spent many times there. Yesterday we had something to celebrate and were pleasantly surprised by some extra's from the chef. Super nice and the food, as usual, very well done. All in all a place to go to for sure. Recommended!