Your stay — Bungalow
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The Property — Bungalow
The Bungalow is a no-frills 3-star hotel in central Mugla, with clean, compact rooms and a small pool. It's the kind of place you use as a base for exploring the city and nearby beaches — practical, not romantic. The lobby feels like a functional waiting room rather than a lounge, but staff are efficient. Best for budget-conscious travellers who plan to be out most of the day.
Chronicles of Mugla
Mugla was a Carian settlement before becoming an Ottoman administrative centre in the 15th century. Its old town is a maze of whitewashed houses with wooden bay windows, a style typical of 19th-century Turkish architecture. The city avoided mass tourism, retaining a quiet, provincial character. Today it's the gateway to the Bodrum Peninsula and Ölüdeniz, but the city itself feels more like a market town than a resort.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mugla guide →Best months
May and September offer mid-20s°C temperatures with fewer crowds than July. June is also good, just before the summer rush.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak; temperatures hit 35°C+ and coastal resorts are packed. Hotel prices in Mugla rise 30-50% for basic rooms. The main driver is school holidays and beach tourism, not festivals.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October are shoulder months: discounts of 20-30% on peak rates, mild weather (18-25°C), and quieter streets.
Weather & packing
Mugla can be 10°C cooler at night than the coast, even in summer. Pack a light jacket or cardigan for evenings, plus sun protection for the day.
Live City Briefing — Mugla
- The Mugla–Bodrum highway (D330) has new widening work until late 2026; expect delays of 15-20 minutes near Yatagan.
- A new weekly farmers' market opens on Thursdays in the old town car park, selling local olive oil and honey.
- Several beach clubs at Iztuzu Beach (near Dalyan) have introduced entry fees for non-guests this summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bungalow, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor, facing the garden or rear courtyard. The first floor avoids ground-floor foot traffic and is above street level, which may help reduce road noise on Mugla's local streets.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or lobby, as they may pick up noise from guests arriving, departing, or using common areas. Also avoid rooms facing the street if the address is on a main road through Mugla.
Best views
Given the Mugla address, a room with a view of the surrounding pine-covered hills or town gardens would be best. Ask for a room overlooking the rear garden or terrace rather than the street.
Quietest floors
First floor (and above, if available) is the quietest. The bungalow style likely means a single or two-storey layout, so first floor is best.
🔊 Noise notes
Mugla is a small inland city, so street noise is moderate—mainly local traffic, occasional motorbikes, and early morning deliveries. The bungalow style may mean thin walls; request a room away from the small front parking area or service entrance.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, the bungalow likely has a small parking lot; call ahead to reserve a space as street parking can be tight in Mugla's centre. 2. Request a room with a mini-fridge or ask about breakfast timing—3-star bungalows in Mugla often serve a simple Turkish breakfast, and arriving early avoids the breakfast rush.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Bungalow
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload, no login required for guests
No lift; all rooms on ground floor or first floor accessible by stairs only
No complimentary newspapers; no digital newsstand; building is a converted 1960s bungalow with original terracotta roof tiles and garden
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; early bag-drop allowed from 12:00. Late check-out until 14:00 charged 150 TRY, after 14:00 charged full night
Free baggage storage for same-day arrivals before check-in or on departure day until 18:00
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourism tax: 10 TRY per room per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment required 14 days before arrival; 200 TRY incidental hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Dalaman Airport and tourist spots like Marmaris or Fethiye — they take a big cut.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets, but smaller cafes and market stalls prefer cash; contactless is common.
Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge isn't included; hotel staff appreciate 20-50 TL for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish çay (tea) is cheaper than coffee — about 10-15 TL at a local çay bahçesi.
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) or gözleme from a local büfe or pide shop — around 80-120 TL.
A main course of pide or a basic meat dish at an average lokanta — roughly 120-180 TL.
Mugla town centre has small stalls and büfes selling simit, midye dolma, and tantuni; near the bus station you'll find cheap eats too.
BİM, A101, and Şok are the budget supermarket chains found in Mugla.
The weekly market (pazar) or small shops around the town centre offer affordable basics; for cheap high-street look for LC Waikiki.
The minibüs (dolmuş) costs about 12-15 TL per ride within town; from Dalaman Airport take the Havaş shuttle to Mugla (around 60 TL), not taxis.
Eat at lokantas where locals queue at lunchtime — portions are big and prices low. Use ATMs inside banks rather than standalone ones for better rates. Fill a reusable bottle at public fountains instead of buying plastic bottles.
Good to know — Mugla
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.19 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
MuglaFor tourist assistance or non-urgent police matters in Muğla, dial 153 (Alo 153). The national emergency number in Turkey is 112, which covers police, ambulance, and fire in most areas.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mugla, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bungalow
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mugla city centre (Konakalti) → Woxxie Hotel
💡 Dolmus route 'Mugla-Kotekli' passes right by the hotel. Flag one down anywhere on the main road — no official stops, just wave. Pay as you exit.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) → Woxxie Hotel, Mugla
💡 Pre-book via the app or hotel for a fixed rate — street cabs may quote double. Confirm the price before getting in.
Mugla Otogar → Woxxie Hotel
💡 Bus number 4 or 5. Get a MuglAkart from the otogar kiosk (5 TL deposit, rechargeable) — cheaper than coins and valid on all municipal buses.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) → Mugla Otogar (bus station)
💡 The bus stops at the otogar, not the hotel. From there, hop on a local dolmus (shared minibus, 10 TL) to Woxxie — ask the driver to drop you near Mugla University.
About Mugla
Wikipedia ↗
Muğla (Turkish: [ˈmuːɫa]) is a city in southwestern Turkey. The city is the center of the district of Menteşe and Muğla Province, which stretches along Turkey's Aegean coast. Muğla's center is situated inland at an altitude of 660 m and lies at a distance of about 30 km (19 mi) from the nearest seac...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bungalow?
Request a room on the first floor, facing the garden or rear courtyard. The first floor avoids ground-floor foot traffic and is above street level, which may help reduce road noise on Mugla's local streets.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bungalow?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or lobby, as they may pick up noise from guests arriving, departing, or using common areas. Also avoid rooms facing the street if the address is on a main road through Mugla.
Is Bungalow noisy?
Mugla is a small inland city, so street noise is moderate—mainly local traffic, occasional motorbikes, and early morning deliveries. The bungalow style may mean thin walls; request a room away from the small front parking area or service entrance.
Which rooms have the best views at Bungalow?
Given the Mugla address, a room with a view of the surrounding pine-covered hills or town gardens would be best. Ask for a room overlooking the rear garden or terrace rather than the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Bungalow?
1. If arriving by car, the bungalow likely has a small parking lot; call ahead to reserve a space as street parking can be tight in Mugla's centre. 2. Request a room with a mini-fridge or ask about breakfast timing—3-star bungalows in Mugla often serve a simple Turkish breakfast, and arriving early avoids the breakfast rush.
What time is check-in at Bungalow?
Check-in at Bungalow is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bungalow have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload, no login required for guests
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bungalow?
Tourism tax: 10 TRY per room per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Bungalow?
A dürüm (wrapped kebab) or gözleme from a local büfe or pide shop — around 80-120 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bungalow?
The minibüs (dolmuş) costs about 12-15 TL per ride within town; from Dalaman Airport take the Havaş shuttle to Mugla (around 60 TL), not taxis.
When is the best time to visit Mugla?
May and September offer mid-20s°C temperatures with fewer crowds than July. June is also good, just before the summer rush.
Top Attractions in Mugla
💡 Don’t buy the first thing you see. Prices are negotiable, especially late afternoon when vendors are packing up.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds; the garden has a few Byzantine tomb artefacts you can see for free without entering the main hall.
💡 Wander the side alleys off the main street; many houses still have original ironwork and courtyard fountains. No entry fees.
💡 Best photographed just before sunset when the light hits the clock face; grab a tea from the adjacent square to sit and watch.
💡 Take the public dolmuş from Mugla centre—takes 40 minutes and costs about 12 TL. Walk the south shore early for birdwatching.