Nightlife in Bodrum - 14 Best Places to Visit at Night

Bodrum is one of Turkey's most preferred tourist spots to enjoy an active nightlife with all the wilderness and shimmer. Bodrum remains particularly warm throughout the year, making it even more comfortable and desirable for tourists worldwide to enjoy the place's varied colours. From experiencing vibrant nightclubs to enjoying the blue waters of the Aegean Sea along the coast - experiencing Bodrum will make your days worthwhile.

Here are the top 14 things you can do to enjoy the perfect nightlife in Bodrum.

10 Nightclubs and Bars in Bodrum

1. Halikarnas Club 

Visit the largest club in Turkey that is the Halikarnas Club, showcasing the most entertaining sides of Turley all together. With a mesmerizing seafront, this club organizes regular live music performances, international DJ nights, professional dance shows, and whatnot. The club has hosted famous showbiz artists like Sir Mick Jagger, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Dustin Hoffman. The club was established in 1979, and it became famous overnight. After a major reformation in its entire look in 2012, this club introduced new lounges, better shows, new gigs, and a fantastic menu at its restaurant.

Address - Dr.Alim Bey Cad. Barlar Sokagi No:10, Bodrum
Timings - Open daily from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM

2. Club Catamaran 

Club Catamaran has been catering extravaganza and entertainment-filled nights to its customers since 1999 and is also regarded as one of the biggest floating discos in Europe. Located just beside St Peter’s Castle, the club is an ideal place to party your night out from midnight till the sun rises. Interestingly this club is a real catamaran converted into a nightclub along the coast. This club has four onboard bars, VIP cabins, exceptional drinks from Turkey, and a glorious DJ night almost every day. The entire club, with a capacity of 2500, remains fully occupied on most days. For convenience, a shuttle service is available from the club to the shore every 15 minutes.

Address - Çarşı, Barlar Sokağı, 1025. Sk. No:12, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey
Timings - Open daily from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM

3. Gekko Cocktail and Whiskey

Established in 2016, the famous Gekko Cocktail & Whiskey attracts locals and travellers throughout the year. Located in Barlar Sokagi hipster style of the bar gets mingled completely with the handcrafted cocktails here. The bear is owned and run by Ertan Engin. They use special mixology equipment and tools for the best outcome. Enjoy slow Turkish music and a glass of gin and whiskey at the Gekko Cocktail & Whiskey for a perfect nightlife in Bodrum.

Location: Çarsi Mahallesi Dr Alimbey Caddesi 1025 sokak No:1/1, Bodrum 
Timings - Open daily from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM

4. Bodrum Marina Yacht Club

Overlooking the historical Bodrum Castle lies the entertainment hub of Bodrum - Bodrum Marina Yacht Club. This is one of the most popular clubs in Bodrum, which is open around the year. Here you can get a spectacular view of the sea and enjoy the beauty of Bodrum Castle with a special Turkish drink by your side. The club consists of 3 major restaurants and 4 bars catering to hundreds every day. If you are lucky, you can also experience live music performances.

Address - Marina Yacht Club Milta Bodrum Marina, Neyzen Tevfik Cd. No:5, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey

5. Dada Salon

A night spent at the Dada Salon, a unique Art Night Club located in the heart of Bodrum, is a must to experience. The inspiration to build this unique art bar was from the Dadaism movement during the 1920s. The interior is exceptionally curated with brass and stone and adorned with original artwork on all the colourful walls. The wooden windows and terrace will surely remind you of the old times. Apart from the unique decors, there is also the Dada Salon club with a happening ambience filled with lights, live music, beautiful artwork, and unique cocktails. The mixologists of Dada Salon are appreciated worldwide for their carefully crafted cocktails.

Carsi Mah Dr. Alimbey Sok No. 44 Bodrum/Mugla
Timings - Open daily from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM

6. Kuba Bar

One of the best places to visit after sunset at Bodrum is the Kuba Bar, located towards Bodrum Marina. The lively ambience of the bar is inviting and is regularly filled with locals and travellers all around. The bar's speciality is the live DJ experience which gets going till early morning. From classic jazz to ethnic jazz, you can have it all here. Located in a conveyance-friendly area, this bar also serves some of the best whiskey and gins available in the city. Enjoy the Latin house club music with a sip of a magic cocktail and make your night worthwhile.

Address - Neyzen Tevfik Cd NO: 62, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey

7. Vittoria Dream Club Bodrum

Visiting Bodrum and not experiencing Vittoria is a sin. The Vittoria club has been in business for more than 20 years and has maintained its quality since immemorial. The cosy ambience is inviting, and the restaurant offers the best menu in the city. You can enjoy traditional Italian cuisine, from Italian pasta to dessert. Apart from the food, the bar of Vittoria is open from night to dawn, where you can see an entire population of Turkey gathering and grooving to Turkish music. The club regularly organizes live music sessions and has an unending list of cocktails and mocktails available.

Address - P.T.T Karsisi Ticaret ve Kultur Merkezi, Bodrum-Town-Center

8. Mandalin Bodrum

If you are into live music and, most importantly, Latin-style live music, the Mandalin Bodrum live music bar is a must-visit. Located on the famous Bar street, this bar is the best place to freshen yourselves after a long day. Enjoy the classic Blues, Funk, Jazz, and Latin music with various cocktails. Don't forget to taste the club's unique cocktails with tasty starters.

Address - Çarşı, Taşlık Sk. No:10/A, 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey
Timings - Open daily from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM

9. Moonlight Bar

Established in 1989, the Moonlight  Bar in Bodrum is one of the most beautifully located bars in Bodrum, overviewing the beauty of the sea right in the front. Located on the Bodrum coast, the bar serves locals and tourists all year round and winter attracts particularly more crowds. The romantic ambience of the setting is perfect for couples. The bar remains open until dawn.

Address - Çarşı, Dr. Alim Bey Cd., 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Turkey
Timings - Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 AM

10. Club Fink

Enjoy the night sky and the air of Turkey in this open-air club in Turkey - the Fink Club. The club was established in 2002 and is located inside a hundred-year-old heritage building in Bodrum. It has a maximum capacity of 800 people and serves you the most exquisite drinks of Bodrum with a little twist at every sip. It is one of the top open-air nightclubs in Bodrum, perfect during the summertime. Try out the refreshments, drinks, music, and the excitement of Fink.

Çarsi Mahallesi, Neyzen Tevfik Cad. No:32, Bodrum) 
Timings - Open daily from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM

Other Things to Do at Night in Bodrum

Apart from the nightclubs, there are a few more things you can indulge in as well.

11. Bodrum Bar Street

The most happening street in Bodrum is undoubtedly Bodrum Bar Street. It is home to all the major bars, clubs, and nightclubs in this sleepless city. You can find the famous Hadigari bar, the first one that opened on Bodrum Bar Street. You can find amazing nightclubs and live music performances here as well. Explore the streets of Bodrum Bar and enjoy the nightlife of Bodrum.

12. Bodrum Bazaar

The old Bodrum Bazaar is the perfect destination for any shopaholic to enjoy the Turkish way of shopping for an entire evening. Everything at the Bodrum Bazaar is a heart's delight, starting from handmade products to boutiques on the roads to well-finished leather goods. If you want to try tasting traditional Turkish cuisine, there are ample snack corners to try. The same bazaar turns into different market spaces on different days of the week. Depending on the day, you can experience a clothing bazaar, textile market, or fruit bazaar. 

13. Bodrum Old Town

The quaint village setting of the Bodrum Old Town is a must for anybody who loves beauty, nature, and serenity. One of the most exciting neighbourhoods in Bodrum, you can explore the narrow alleys, the bougainvillaea creepers on the white-washed houses, and the old quaint look. Unlike other furnished and modern neighbourhoods, you can experience a new Bodrum at the Bodrum Old Town. Having dinner at these restaurants will add an extra feather to the journey. 

14. Gumbet Bay 

If you are looking for a lively night in Turkey, do not forget to visit Gumbet Bay, located on the Aegean coast of Turkey. This small quaint village is covered in pine forest and crystal clear blue water, perfect for travellers to enjoy a holiday here. You can find numerous cafes, bars, pubs, and nightclubs throughout the entire locality of Gumbet. A lazy evening in Gumbet is as entertaining as anything. Apart from enjoying the local nightclubs, you can also enjoy stargazing by the sea or hop around in the local markets buying unique souvenirs.

Bodrum will not bore you but instead fill your vacation with entertainment and fun.