Bodrum Sade Pension

In terms of atmosphere, this is probably the best budget hotel in Turkey. Both the room itself and the courtyard were full of interesting details that transformed this ordinary hotel into a magical place. As you step through the orange gates with the hotel's name written on them, you see the walls decorated with flowers, birds, and trees. Vases with plants and various figurines of animals, birds, and gnomes are scattered throughout. Lamps hanging from the columns create a cozy atmosphere in the evening. It's really lovely to sit in the courtyard in the evening, especially since there's a sofa with pillows at the end. You can also always enjoy a cup of tea (there's a variety to choose from) and coffee. The room has many charming details. The walls are also decorated with stickers of birds and plants, and the curtains are in the same style. We had a painting of an exotic bird, a mirror in a wooden frame, and a wooden cabinet with colorful hangers inside. There was a potted artificial plant in the bathroom. Many of the handles and surfaces had floral designs. Amenities included two bottles of water, two alcohol wipes, a tabletop sign listing all the TV channels and reminders for breakfast and checkout, clean linens, towels, and toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, and cotton swabs). They only provided one pair of slippers, but that's not a big deal. The air conditioning worked properly, and there was a refrigerator, but we didn't need it. Unfortunately, the bathroom had very weak water pressure and the temperature was difficult to regulate. We stayed only one night, so we never brought this issue to the attention of the staff. I'm not sure if this applies only to the second room or to all the others. We didn't find the room's location ideal, as it was on the first floor and the window overlooked the reception area. We'd prefer to have a nice view from the window rather than be blocked by curtains, but the hotel is small, and only half the rooms are on the second floor. They try to make the most of the small space. The price included a buffet breakfast. They offered a wide variety: French fries, omelets, boiled eggs, sausage, cheese, vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado), olives, various jams, rolls, spinach, watermelon, and grapes. There were also various cereals with milk and a variety of single-use bakery toppings (cheese, jam, Nutella, etc.). When we arrived, everything was neatly covered, either with lids or cling film. It was a pleasure to have breakfast in such a place. The hotel is in a great location, close to the beach and the main streets of Bodrum. Overall, a unique hotel with a unique atmosphere.