What Nobody Tell You about Luxury Travel in Bodrum 2025

What Nobody Tell You about Luxury Travel in Bodrum 2025

We came to Budrum in 2022 and we fell in love. Stunning beaches, luxury hotels, incredible food 
and prices that made it feel as a perfect beach destination. So, we came back in 2025 expecting 
the same, but it wasn’t. Prices has soared. it just for years making Bodrum feels more like a 
Saint Tropez with the prices that matched. In this video, we intend to show you what is it like 
to stay in Bodrum in 2025, how much did it cost, and if we feel that it’s still worth coming 
here in 2025. [Music] Just arrived to Bodrum. Waiting for our car to be cleaned and then 
we’re going to go to the hotel. [Music] [Music] We just checked in and this is a two-bedroom 
apartment and D DPlaj residence. So, you have the kitchen fully equipped. 
You have all you need, coffee, tea pots, and all the dishes that you need to cook. 
And you even have the washing machine. So, if you’re staying for longer, I think this is 
good equipment. This is the master bedroom. It has a separate bathroom and then the big 
bed and has direct access to the balcony. The second bedroom. And so, this one is more like 
a children bedroom. You have this big closet, so it’s really geared towards the 
longer term. And next to the kitchen, you have a living room. big comfy couch 
and then you have a TV just across behind me which is also quite big I mean practical 
and then the biggest gem of this particular apartment is the terrace I think is close 
to the size of the apartment [Music] looks nice shock hit us at dinner that first night 
for this fish and couple of sites We paid $80 that is right there with Californian prices. And at 
first we thought we got scammed. But then at the breakfast next morning, we kind of hit the same 
situation. [Music] First morning in Bodrum and we’re now checked in. And this is a restaurant 
of our accommodation. Food is here. [Music] Yeah. So, we just had our breakfast and we we just 
calculated prices and we were actually shocked that it’s more than Paris. It’s like almost a 
double. In Paris, you have like 10 bucks for avocado toast. Here it’s like 25. We were here 
2 years ago and it was actually super cheap and I remember we had some really nice meals. I 
was like, “Wow.” But now it’s like the high end of Paris is like the normal here right now. 
As the trip progressed, we’ve realized that some of the higher end places, including restaurants 
and hotels, didn’t jump in price quite as much. It was mostly this middle restaurant segment 
that suffered the highest inflation. [Music] So, it’s been pretty much staying at the apartment 
and at the beach club just next door. So, tonight we decided to go to a restaurant and 
we’re going to drive to a different part of the island. It’s 40-minute drive and we’re going to 
the hotel that’s called Met Hotel and they have five different restaurants with a panoramic sunset 
view. So, we’re going to go try and find it again. And as we’re on the topic of the hotels, here’s 
some of the places that I recommend if you’re planning your trip to Bodrum. We’re starting 
with two luxury options. And the first one is Mett Hotel. First time we came to this place was 
for dinner. And I was blown away by the views. Starting from the lobby all the way to the beach 
area to the restaurants and of course the rooms. This is definitely a luxury option. And as you 
can see, it’s one of the most expensive in the area. But the service and the quality definitely 
match the price. So if you’re looking for this special place, I definitely recommend Met Hotel. 
The second great option that is also a luxurious one and even higher up than the previous called 
the Edition Broom. This is the luxury hotel from Mario that is located in the famous Yalikavak 
Peninsula. This is one of the higher end parts of Bodrum. Just like the Met, the first time we 
discovered this place was when we came here for lunch. This place offers a few different dining 
options and all of them are exceptional. So, if you’re in the area, I can definitely recommend 
trying their restaurants. This place is definitely the one that contributes to this Saint Tropez 
feel with a price tag that matches. But again, if you are looking for some exclusive stays, 
this is a place to consider. Moving on to more affordable places, this one is something we 
discovered on our previous trip and back when we stayed there, the price was actually onethird 
of what it is today, which is now puts it into the luxurious category. Back in 2022, this was 
just $300 a night with a sea view. And back then, I considered that it was an incredible value for 
money. The rooms were very comfortable. We really love their beach area. In recent years, it got a 
lot of attention from social media and therefore it’s much more popular, but I still feel like 
it’s an amazing option to consider off season. And the last is the little gem we discovered this 
year. And we really wanted to stay there, but unfortunately it was fully booked for the dates 
when we were in Broom. But when we were there, we got to have a tour and see their rooms in real 
life. The hotel is recently opened. And so, as you can see, it’s all brand new with this beautiful 
design, outstanding views from the room, beautiful beach area, and the nice restaurants to match. The 
whole place has the Italian style and this was the inspiration for the design and atmosphere and we 
really fell in love with this place. So I cannot recommend it enough if you’re planning the trip to 
Broom. And now we’re back to Mad for our dinner. So we came to the Mett Hotel and the restaurant 
here is called Angel. They have a main restaurant called Attico, but it’s closed for the season and 
it’s almost sunset time. So, we’re just going to do a quick tour for the sunset spot and then come 
here for dinner. [Music] Now, at the sunset spot, and this is super close to Greece, and this 
particular spot has the windmills. Most of them are kind of broken or like half destroyed, 
but it’s very charming anyway. And the best part is still the view. It’s like a 360 panoramic view, 
and you have a sunset, and then on the other side, you have a bay. Behind me is the other side. And 
this is the sunset view. This is more typical for Greece. Historically, it was occupied by 
Greeks. This spot with windmills was actually operational till the 50s. But then since it went 
in decline and unfortunately there’s not enough financing to restore them. Such a beautiful 
view. And by the number of people behind me, you can judge that it’s a popular photo 
spot and it’s for a reason because it’s just amazing. And now we’re going back to 
the Met Hotel for dinner at Angel Restaurant. We’ve got our order. We actually 
went with a selection of meats. So, we’ve got five different dishes. I forgot some 
of them, but but we have the waiter explaining it. This is kimali, beans, nuts and masali, 
baba ganache, eggplant and red pepper oil, tomato, onion and pepper, sea beans, garlic, 
yogurt and chili sauce, green beans and jik also the bread. It looks all delicious. And I think we actually 
got enough. [Music] We just finished our dinner. The restaurant. It was already good. We enjoyed 
both the dishes and the wine. And this is a place I can definitely recommend. It’s been the second 
time we come here and like in in the common areas, it feels like a really cool hotel 
that would be great for at least a couple of nights. So maybe next time we visit 
Bodrum, we’ll stay in this hotel. But so far, I can just recommend the Angel restaurant. It 
was a really good dinner there. And we’re going to call it a night and go back to our hotel. 
This was the second breakfast at this place. And this time we opted for the one that hotel 
offers. The price tag is a little high. It was $50 for the breakfast, but I must say there 
was a lot of food and compared to the small avocado toast we took for the same amount 
yesterday, this was definitely worth the price. After breakfast, we’ve made the most out of 
the beach club that is attached to the hotel. As I mentioned, it’s a separate business, but 
when you stay at DPlaj, you got a complimentary access to the beach club. And if you don’t stay 
in the deep lash, I can definitely recommend checking out the Villa D’Azur beach club because 
it was one of my favorite beach spots in Bodrum. [Music] It’s time to check out from the apartment and 
we’re on the way to a new hotel. The conclusion about this place, we really liked it. I think 
we’ll be back. There were some inconveniences because of the party that was going on one of 
the days. It’s a separate business from this apartment’s hotel. And if somebody books 
the place, they essentially can just run the party till midnight. It’s impossible to 
sleep with that, but it was just once for us, so it was kind of fine. And I think during season, 
it might be actually more frequent occurrence, so it’s kind of hard to predict. The personnel 
was very accommodating. They offered us free breakfast and even ready to offer a free night, 
but we already booked a different accommodation, so we couldn’t stay. And I think we will 
definitely be back. The overall beach area, I definitely liked it. in a like you 
you can access it without staying at the hotel because it’s a separate beach 
club, but if you’re staying at the hotel, it’s free for you. The rooms were quite big. 
They were rather comfortable, but it has a lot of equipment in the kitchen. The kitchen 
is quite big, so we could cook our meals and stay here and enjoy the place. I think it’s about 
like 3 or 4 years that this place was open. So, you can obviously see where in terrace like 
usual, but it’s not too much. And right now we are off to the next hotel and we’re going to pass 
by a nice coffee place on the way. See you there. [Music] We ordered two avocado toasts and one bowl and I’m 
about to try. [Music] We just finished our lunch at Voi. This is how I think you pronounce it. Very 
European/Australian kind of coffee shop. taste ingredients, rich flavors. Definitely recommended. 
Coffee, I would give it eight out of 10. For me personally, it was a little too roasted. This is 
personal preference. It’s great coffee. And they have open terrace. They have inside sittings. And 
now it’s very warm. We’re right in the middle of the day. And then I think in the morning, the 
cool spot would be this open air terrace. So remember the address. We are now off to check in 
our hotel number two that is called Arts. [Music] We just checked in and got our welcome. Arts Hotel is my longtime favorite. 
We’ve stayed here all the three times that we’ve been to Broom. I like 
their minimalistic but spacious room. The views are very beautiful. The beach area is 
very comfortable and it just has this secluded feel that is really nice. Not to mention their 
cool art all over the hotel from this giant yellow rhino statue in the lobby to the holographic 
Batman portrait and all the other pieces sprinkled all over the place. This is the perfect addition 
to the list of hotel recommendations I mentioned earlier. We’re going to this restaurant that we 
tried last time and it was kind of our favorite restaurant in the area. It’s called Sakhaline 
Bodrum and we’re going there for dinner. Hopefully the first impressions gets confirmed by the 
second great impression. Let’s go. [Music] We arrived to the place, but we’re a little too 
early because I thought it was like 30 minute drive and it’s actually 10:00. So, we came to 
the place. It’s uh called Yalikavak Marina. And this is where like all the fancy shops and 
restaurants are located and ours opening in about 20 minutes. So, we’re just like making a 
tour. And this is also like because it’s marina, you have like a bunch of this super expensive 
yachts and you cannot go closer because it’s like guarded I guess so that people 
don’t jump on the rice. But anyway, it’s really pretty place and now it’s almost 
sunset. Well, it’s like pre- sunset so it’s a it’s a nice sunny weather and like fresh 
breeze. So it’s it’s a nice walk. [Music] We got to Sakhalin in behind me. They’re 
about to open and let’s go in. [Music] We got our order. We order water ordered a lot of fish and vegetables. We got 
octopus, sushi. So, let’s try. So, so far all the dishes 
watered are really great. We just finished and everything was 
just as delicious as I remember it. So, it wasn’t one hit bunder. The second time 
it was just as good. What was your favorite dish? All of it. I mean, we had the fish, we 
had the octopus, and we had the sushi. So, there was a theme. But then the vegetables 
at the end, it was almost like dessert. So, we ordered another. Then we’ll see if we 
actually have room for a real dessert. And the memory from last time, I had this um 
tiramisu that looked like caviar. [Music] So, we finished our dinner and we’ve got the 
compliment of coconut sake. And I’m usually don’t like saki, but this one is really good. This 
was one of the places where we actually were not surprised by the price change because it almost 
stayed the same. It was consistently good. And if you were in Bodrum, you should definitely 
check this place because it’s delicious. First morning in the Arts Hotel 
and we’re going for the breakfast. [Music] We spent most of the morning on the 
beach just enjoying the sun and the sea. They have this huge deck so there’s 
plenty of space and they have an amazing swim area. So it was a perfect morning. The 
UV index is very high and we decided to take a break and go for lunch. We chose 
the hotel that is called Edition. They have several restaurants and it’s just 
nearby. So, we’re going to go check it out. [Music] We’re at the edition waiting 
for the baggage to go downstairs. Heat. Heat. [Music] pizza. Oh my god, it’s huge. It is best pizza you’ve ever ate. We enjoyed our 
lunch. The mushroom pizza wasn’t our favorite, but the lak majun was on point 
and their coffee was delicious. The prices are a little higher here. And when 
you know the prices per room and also take a tour of their beach area, this is something you 
would expect. And speaking of the beach area, they have a deck, the beach, and the swimming 
pool. Even though this one looks really nice, I still preferred the beach club of 
Villa D’Azur from our first hotel. So, that’s a tour of Edition Bodrum and 
we’re going back to the Arts Hotel. So, we’re at the Isola restaurant and we ordered 
the risotto and it’s big enough for two. So, this is our dinner. Isola restaurant is 
another one from the Met Hotel and it was just as delicious as the Angel. So, I definitely 
recommend trying it. And as we were next to our favorite sunset spot, we couldn’t resist capturing 
a few more shots in this beautiful location. Did you order just americana? I did. Yeah. The trip came to an end. We’re checking out. 
We’ve got about 10 minutes before going to the reception. So, this was the first time we stayed 
in this hotel. And um I mean, I still like it. There is a lot of controversial reviews from 
different people. The big disclaimer, I think, is that we’re at the end of the season, so one 
of the biggest complaints is the beach club next door that plays live music. But compared to some 
of the other hotels, this one is well soundproof, especially when you close like the balcony door. 
I can imagine that if it’s like super loud music into the night, it’s probably still bothering. But 
anyway, stayed three times, had a good experience all three times. We always try to get the room at 
the beginning so that you have like the best view and the higher obviously the better. And yeah, 
I mean, it’s just anytime we stay here, it feels like home. It’s comfortable like big rooms and 
overall we liked it. Now we’re just going to pack up and head to the airport. Maybe stop for lunch 
on the way. As we had a few more hours before our flight, we decided to check a couple more places 
and Boho Bakery was one of this unique finds on the way. We really enjoyed their creative pastry 
and they also had a very delicious coffee. So if you’re looking for something unique in the Bodrum 
area, definitely check out the Baj Bakery. [Music] The last gastronomic discovery on this 
trip is the first place from the Mett Hotel, the restaurant from their 
beach club called the Folie. This place offers Italian 
dishes and we love pasta. So this is what we ordered and it didn’t disappoint. Lunch at Mett Hotel’s Folie was our last taste 
of Bodrum. And so now that this trip is over, it’s time to answer the question we asked in the 
beginning. Is it still worth coming here in 2025? So, here’s the final prices that we 
paid for accommodation, restaurants, and moving around. It’s definitely a very 
high price tag for a week-l long vacation, and it’s double the price of what we paid 
just 2 years ago. With all this said, Bodrum is still a really nice destination. 
Just know that it’s going to feel more like a luxury destination than something that you 
would expect from Turkey a few years ago. Thank you for watching and I will 
see you in the next one. [Music]

Is Bodrum Still Worth Visiting in 2025? | Luxury Hotels, Rising Prices & Honest Review

Thinking about a trip to Bodrum, Turkey in 2025? In this episode, we return to one of our favorite destinations—only to find that it has completely changed. What was once an affordable beach escape is now being compared to Saint-Tropez with luxury price tags to match.

From checking into stylish hotels like D Plaj Residence and Arts Hotel, to dining at world-class restaurants inside Mett Hotel and The Bodrum Edition, we’ll show you what it really costs to stay, eat, and explore here in 2025. We also revisit hidden gems like Villa D’Azur Beach Club, Sakhalin Restaurant, and Boho Bakery to see how they compare to our 2022 trip.

If you’re planning a luxury holiday in Bodrum, wondering about the true costs of travel in Turkey, or simply deciding whether Bodrum is still worth it in 2025, this honest review will help you plan smarter.

📍 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro: Why Bodrum
01:15 – D Plaj Hotel & Villa D’Azur Beach Club
03:20 – First Impressions & Prices Shock
04:08 – Where to Stay – hotel recommendations
07:17 – Best Sunset Spot
08:21 – Dinner spot – Angel Restaurant
10:30 – D Plaj Hotel Final Review
12:00 – Coffee shop Voi Café
13:00 – Arts Hotel (Our Longtime Favorite)
18:20 – Sakhalin Restaurant: Best Meal in Bodrum
20:00 – Where to eat: Edition Bodrum, Isola Restaurant
21:00 – Arts Hotel Final Review
22:00 – Where to eat: Boho Bakery & Folie
23:07 – Is Bodrum Still Worth It in 2025? Final Thoughts

If you missed our previous episode from Antalya, Turkey, where we explored Konyaaltı beaches, restaurants, and hidden spots, make sure to watch that next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osJk77_uEDA&list=PL8x2NGZx3r0btTl6o_RTVyl0AgvUUcaq9

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