Marmaris

A bay-side resort with a castle, marina and boat trips to hidden coves.

Overview

Why go to Marmaris

Marmaris is set in a pine-fringed bay and is popular for sunny holidays, watersports and lively nights. Boat trips and nearby Dalyan make great days out.

BeachNightlifeFamilyNature & outdoorsCouples

Where
Aegean, Turkey
Recommended stay
5–8 nights
Best time to go
May–June and September–October.
Approx. daily budget
£40–85 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Marmaris cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£35–50a day
  • Mid-range traveller£75–110a day
  • Luxury traveller£155+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Marmaris

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Must See~£3

Marmaris Castle

Old Town

A restored hilltop castle above the harbour with a small museum and sea views.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 8:00–17:00

Day Trips~£40

Rhodes Day Trip

Rhodes (ferry)

A fast ferry to the Greek island of Rhodes, with its walled medieval town.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Ferries run daily in season

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Shopping & MarketsFree

Marmaris Bazaar

Old Town

A lively old-town market of leather, textiles, spices and souvenirs.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Food lovers

Daily, roughly 9:00–23:00

Day Trips~£35

Dalyan River and Mud Baths

Dalyan (80 km)

A river trip past Lycian rock tombs, mud baths and the beach where turtles nest.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Tours run daily in season

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Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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Day Trips~£35

Dalyan River and Mud Baths

Dalyan (80 km)

A river trip past Lycian rock tombs, mud baths and the beach where turtles nest.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Tours run daily in season

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Day Trips~£15

Datça Peninsula Day Trip

Datça (60 km)

A quiet, pretty peninsula with almond groves, old stone villages and sheltered beaches.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers

Open daily; drive or dolmuş

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Hotels

Best-value hotels in Marmaris

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

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Marmaris (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best Mid-Range Hotel
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Marmaris Bay Hotel

Marina, Marmaris

8.4Guest rating 8.4/10 · Very good

Very good valueValue score 75 out of 100

Rated 8.4/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Marmaris, right by the beach.

From £65 per night · check current availability
Marmaris (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best Budget ChoiceBest for Couples
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Old Town Marmaris Inn

Old Town, Marmaris

8.6Guest rating 8.6/10 · Excellent

Very good valueValue score 72 out of 100

Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Marmaris, in a central location.

From £45 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide
  • Kebabs and pide

    Turkish “pizza” topped with meat or cheese

  • Gözleme

    A thin, stuffed flatbread cooked on a griddle

  • Fresh seafood

    Grilled fish along the marina

A suggested Marmaris itinerary

3 nights Couple

Marmaris · Highlights

Marmaris in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Marmaris picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Marmaris Castle, Marmaris Bazaar, İçmeler Beach
  2. Day 2 · Rhodes Day Trip, Marmaris Bar Street
  3. Day 3 · Turunç Bay

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