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Ortakent, the "Middle City" on the Bodrum peninsula (map), being inland from the beach, is not the place beach-lovers think of lodging when then come to Bodrum.

The Middle City (as its name translates) is a good place to buy things, have your car repaired, etc.—especially on Wednesday, when its weekly market brings crowds to town—but that's about it.

You''l probably get to know Ortakent by driving through it on your way to a more interesting destination such as Yalıkavak, Turgutreis or Yahşi.

Actually, the beach resorts of Yahşi are part of the same municipality as Ortakent, so check for Yahşi hotels under Ortakent: