# Bar Street, Marmaris > Bar Street is 39 Sokak in Marmaris old town: 300–450 m of open-air bars and clubs from the foot of the castle, one block back from the harbour. The street is free; you pay for drinks and, at some clubs, entry. Clubs open around 11 pm and close at about 4 am, spring to October. Allow 1.5–2 hours; by day it’s empty. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-bar-street - City: [Marmaris](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris), Turkey - YesGo score: 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h 30 min - Entry: Street free; some clubs charge entry - With kids: Better without small kids - Street entry: Free — it’s a public street - Club entry: Some clubs charge at the door; bars don’t - Opening hours: Clubs open around 11 pm and close at about 4 am - Season: Roughly April–May to October; mostly shut in winter - Age: Drinking age in Türkiye is 18 — bring ID - Address: 39 Sokak, Tepe, Marmaris old town - Getting there: 5 minutes’ walk downhill from the castle to the harbour - Coordinates: 36.85320, 28.27640 - Facts checked: 30.10.2026 ## Key facts - **39 Sokak** — the official street name — “Bar Street” and Barlar Sokağı are nicknames (source: OpenStreetMap: 39 Sokak (BAR Street)) - **300–450 m** — length of Bar Street, depending on where you count the end of the bar quarter (source: Milliyet — about 300 m; OpenStreetMap, measured by YesGo from the 39 Sokak geometry — about 450 m) - **4 am** — the latest the municipality lets Bar Street venues stay open (source: Marmaris Info, citing Marmaris Municipality; NTV on the municipal council’s closing-time decision) - **18** — minimum age to buy alcohol in Türkiye (source: Turkish Law No. 4250 as amended in 2013) - **Free** — the street is open to everyone at any hour — you only pay for drinks (source: OpenStreetMap: public street) - **Tepe** — the old-town neighbourhood (mahalle) the street runs through (source: OpenStreetMap) - **1522** — Marmaris Castle, at the foot of which the street begins, was rebuilt (source: English Wikipedia: Marmaris) - **1957** — earthquakes levelled the town — only the castle and the old houses around it survived (source: English Wikipedia: Marmaris) - **≈ 90 km** — to Dalaman Airport — about 1.5 hours on the Havaş shuttle bus (source: English Wikivoyage: Marmaris; route map) - **Dolmuş** — the main way around town: shared minibuses with flat fares by zone (source: English Wikivoyage: Marmaris) ## What time does Bar Street open and close? Bars along 39 Sokak start serving in the evening, club doors open around 11 pm, shows start after midnight and that is when the street is at its busiest. Venues close at about 4 am — the latest the municipality allows on Bar Street, according to the local site Marmaris Info. Each venue sets its own times within that limit, and some older guides still say 5 am, so treat 4 am as the rule of thumb. The season runs roughly from April or May to October. Out of season most clubs pull down the shutters; in winter you’ll find a handful of bars at most, and in daytime the street is just a row of closed stalls — not worth a special trip. > **Check the price before you order** The real risk on Bar Street isn’t the crowd — it’s the bill. Ask the price of a drink before ordering, pay by card only at a terminal you can see, and never let a card leave your sight. Keep cash in small notes. If a promoter offers “free entry” to somewhere off the main street, keep walking. ## Where is Bar Street in Marmaris? Bar Street is **39 Sokak** in the old town, in the Tepe neighbourhood. It starts right below [Marmaris Castle](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-castle), next to the start of the pedestrian Barbaros Caddesi waterfront, and runs north-east, parallel to the yacht harbour and one block back from the water. Figures for its length vary: the Turkish press says 300 m, while the whole of 39 Sokak measures about 450 m on OpenStreetMap — it depends where you count the end of the bar quarter. Either way it’s five to seven minutes end to end. Signs and maps say Bar Street; locals say Barlar Sokağı. Don’t confuse it with the waterfront: Barbaros Caddesi is also lined with bars and restaurants, and some guides call that “bar street” too. The waterfront is for dinner with yacht views; 39 Sokak is for loud music and dancing. ## How to get to Bar Street 1. From İçmeler, Armutalan or the bus station, take a dolmuş into the centre — it runs along the seafront road. 2. Get off at the square with the Atatürk statue on the seafront. 3. Walk along the Kordon promenade towards the castle — 5–10 minutes. 4. At the foot of the castle, where pedestrian Barbaros Caddesi begins, turn into 39 Sokak — that’s Bar Street. 5. Already at the castle or in the bazaar? Walk down to the harbour — about 5 minutes. 6. Late at night, take a taxi from the rank by the harbour; dolmuş services thin out after midnight. ## Is Marmaris Bar Street safe? Generally yes — it’s busy, well lit and full of other holidaymakers. The problems travellers run into are the same as in any big party strip: inflated bills, card skimming, drinks left unattended and pushy promoters. None of that needs luck to avoid, just a few habits. Carry one card with a low limit and leave the rest at the hotel. Watch your glass and don’t accept drinks from strangers. Agree a meeting point with your group in case you get separated — it’s too loud to rely on phone calls. Bring your passport or a photo of it: clubs may check that you’re over 18. ## Is it worth it — and who is it for? If you came to Marmaris for nightlife, yes — this is the town’s main event, a solid strip of open-air bars and clubs with stages, DJs and lights. Groups of friends love it; couples often drop in for an hour, have a cocktail and retreat to the quiet waterfront. **Skip it** if you’re travelling with children, want a calm evening or dislike crowds. Staying in [İçmeler](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/icmeler) and turning in early? Honestly, it’s not worth the trip just for one street — an evening on the [Marmaris promenade](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-promenade) gives you the atmosphere without the noise. ## Where to stay near Bar Street If you plan to be out most nights, the old town and the hotels around the marina put you within a short walk of 39 Sokak, so you can skip the late taxi queue. The trade-off is noise: in season the music runs until about 4 am, and the bass carries well beyond the street itself, especially in the lanes right behind it. Light sleepers do better a little further away — along the western stretch of the promenade or in İçmeler, a dolmuş or taxi ride from the centre. When you book, check the hotel’s distance from Bar Street on the map rather than trusting “central”, and ask for a room facing away from the old town. ## Entry fee, drinks and paying The street is free — you can walk through and order nothing. You pay for drinks and, at some clubs, a cover charge at the door, which sometimes includes a first drink. Prices vary widely between venues and from season to season, so we don’t quote them; check the menu posted at the entrance. Cards and cash are both accepted. Paying in Turkish lira, or by card at a terminal in front of you, keeps the total clear. Keep the receipt until you leave — if it doesn’t match the menu, it’s easier to sort out on the spot. ## What to do on Bar Street - Walk the whole street around midnight — castle end to the far end and back — just for the lights and the crowd. - Dance in the open air: many clubs have dance floors facing the street. - Take the night shot of the floodlit castle from the bottom of the street. - Before: dinner on the harbour front and a stroll through the [Grand Bazaar](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-grand-bazaar) while it’s still open. - After: wind down by the water — the promenade is a hundred metres away. ## Before you head out: checklist - [ ] It’s the season and the clubs are open - [ ] Passport or a photo of it — for age checks - [ ] Some Turkish lira in small notes - [ ] One low-limit card; the rest left at the hotel - [ ] I know how I’m getting back at night - [ ] Meeting point agreed with friends ## Bar Street vs the promenade vs the castle | | Bar Street | Promenade | Castle | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | What it is | Bars and clubs back to back | Seafront walk and restaurants | Museum and harbour views | | Best time | Late evening and night | Sunset and evening | Daytime | | Entry | Free, drinks extra | Free | Paid ticket | | Noise | Very loud | Moderate | Quiet | | With kids | No | Yes | Yes | | Time needed | 1.5–2 h | 1 h | 1 h | The classic Marmaris evening: the castle by day, the promenade at sunset and Bar Street after dinner. Want a quiet night? Stop at the promenade. ## Marmaris after dark compared Places in Marmaris for the evening and night, rated by YesGo. - [Bar Street](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-bar-street) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Street free; some clubs charge entry ## Old Marmaris from castle to club The castle, the bazaar, sunset on the promenade and Bar Street to finish. 1. [Marmaris Castle](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-castle) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · €6 for foreign visitors, under-8s free 2. [Marmaris Grand Bazaar](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-grand-bazaar) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry 3. [Marmaris seafront promenade](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-promenade) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free, open 24 hours 4. [Bar Street](https://yesgo.io/turkey/marmaris/marmaris-bar-street) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Street free; some clubs charge entry > **Just curious? Come around eleven** By midnight the street is packed and there are queues at the club doors. Around 11 pm the music is already on, but you can still stroll through easily and get a clear photo of the castle from the bottom of the street. ## Good to know Several Turkish resorts have a “Bar Street” — Alanya, Bodrum and Kemer among them. This page is only about 39 Sokak in Marmaris. Also don’t mix it up with the Barbaros Caddesi waterfront: it has bars too, but quieter and with yacht views. ## Tips - Eat first on the promenade — many kitchens close by the time Bar Street peaks. - Ask the price before you order and check the bill against the menu. - Pay at a terminal you can see, or in cash in Turkish lira. - Never leave a drink unattended or take one from a stranger. - Ignore promoters steering you to venues off the main street. - A taxi from the harbour rank is the easiest way home late at night. ## Questions ### Where is Bar Street in Marmaris? In the old town, Tepe neighbourhood: 39 Sokak starts at the foot of the castle, next to the Barbaros Caddesi waterfront, and runs parallel to the yacht harbour. ### What time does Marmaris Bar Street open and close? Bars open in the evening and clubs around 11 pm; the street is busiest after midnight. Venues close at about 4 am, the limit the municipality sets for Bar Street. ### Is Bar Street in Marmaris safe? Generally yes — it’s busy and well lit. Watch your bill and your card, never leave a drink unattended and don’t follow promoters off the main street. ### Is there an entry fee for Bar Street? No, the street is free. You pay for drinks, and some clubs charge at the door — check prices on the spot, as they change each season. ### Is Bar Street open in winter? The street is always there, but most bars and clubs only run in season, roughly April or May to October. In winter it’s quiet and much is closed. ### Where should I stay near Bar Street? Old-town and marina hotels are a short walk away but loud until about 4 am in season. Light sleepers are better off on the western promenade or in İçmeler. ### Is Marmaris Bar Street worth visiting? If you want nightlife, yes — it’s the town’s main party strip. For a calm evening or with children, the promenade is the better choice. ### How long do you need on Bar Street? 20–30 minutes to walk through and look; 1.5–2 hours for a proper night out with a drink and some dancing. ### What is the drinking age in Marmaris? 18, as everywhere in Türkiye. Clubs may ask for ID, so bring your passport or a photo of it. ### How do I get back to İçmeler at night? The easiest way is a taxi from the rank by the harbour. Dolmuş services run less often late at night — check the times during the day. ## How we checked The street name and neighbourhood come from OpenStreetMap and a Russian travel guide. Sources give different lengths — Milliyet about 300 m, our own measurement of the OpenStreetMap geometry about 450 m — so we show both. The 4 am closing comes from Marmaris Info, citing the municipality; NTV confirms the council set closing times by zone but doesn’t say which zone Bar Street falls in, and some guides still say 5 am. We couldn’t find the decision itself on the municipality’s site, so that row is marked “verifying”. One guide gives the season as April to October, others just say summer — also “verifying”. Venues don’t publish cover charges. The drinking age is from Turkish law. We don’t recommend or name individual clubs. Sources disagree on the name: Wikivoyage calls the Barbaros Caddesi waterfront “bar street”, OpenStreetMap gives it to 39 Sokak; this page covers 39 Sokak and explains the difference. Safety advice is standing guidance, not statistics. ## Sources - OpenStreetMap: 39 Sokak (BAR Street), Tepe, Marmaris - English Wikipedia: Marmaris — the castle, the 1957 earthquakes, the bazaar caravanserai - English Wikivoyage: Marmaris — dolmuş minibuses, the Havaş bus from Dalaman Airport, old-town bars - Turkish Law No. 4250 on tobacco products and alcohol, as amended in 2013 - Milliyet: report on Marmaris Bar Street — length, club opening and show times - Marmaris Info: venue closing rules in Marmaris and İçmeler, citing Marmaris Municipality - NTV: Marmaris municipal council decision on venue closing times by zone - Tonkosti (Russian travel guide): Bar Street in Marmaris — address 39 Sk., historic centre --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.