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Birdcage 33
Adults-only boutique hotel, 11 rooms · The Bodrum peninsula
Birdcage 33 is an 11-room boutique hotel opened in 2022 among the olive groves above Yalıkavak on the Bodrum peninsula. For adults aged 16 and over, it gathers a few low houses around a pool and the Lika restaurant, and holds one MICHELIN Key. Price on request for June 2027.
One MICHELIN Key
Price on request
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Birdcage 33 is the opposite of a big resort. Eleven rooms, a handful of low modernist houses among olive trees, a pool and a restaurant: the hotel, opened in 2022, is designed for adults looking for calm and the feel of a private home. The MICHELIN Guide has awarded it a Key, its hotel distinction, which the hotel displays on its website. It is one of the smallest distinguished hotels on the peninsula.
A home more than a hotel
The rooms are spread across several small houses that combine contemporary furniture, traditional crafts and building techniques. The stated spirit is bohemian luxury in a residential atmosphere.
The hotel is for adults only, from age 16. It can also be booked in its entirety for a wedding, a birthday or a stay with friends.
Choosing a room
The rooms differ in what they look onto: the garden, the pool or Yalıkavak bay. For a couple, the Deluxe Sea View Room, with its balcony over the bay, is the best choice. A family will want the Garden Suite, which connects and has a kitchenette, or the large three-room family unit with a terrace.
The pool and Lika
The heart of the hotel is the pool deck. Beside it, the Lika restaurant and bar serves food made from local produce, with the Aegean as a backdrop. Evenings are spent here, or in Yalıkavak, a few minutes away by car.
Location
Birdcage 33 is on Ömer Efendi street, on the hills above Yalıkavak, on the west of the Bodrum peninsula. The marina and its restaurants are close by. Milas-Bodrum Airport is 54 km away, about 52 minutes by road. See our Bodrum peninsula page.
In early June the average high in Bodrum reaches 32 °C and the sea is around 23 °C, rising to 26 °C in August.
Price
No rate was displayed for 1 to 3 June 2027 when we checked in October 2026: the hotel takes reservation requests for summer 2027 individually. Price on request, confirmed by Sabaro when you enquire.
Sabaro's view
Who it suits: couples, honeymooners (see honeymoon), travellers wanting an adults-only hotel (see adults only); groups of friends booking the whole hotel.
Strengths: only eleven rooms; one MICHELIN Key; a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 (122 reviews), the highest in our Bodrum selection.
Worth knowing: the hotel is on the hillside, not on the sea; under-16s are not accepted.
Room types
| Room | Size | View | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Garden Room | 25 m² | garden | |
DetailsWho it suits: The hotel's entry level, in the quiet of the garden. Outdoor space: sitting area at the garden entrance | |||
| Deluxe Room | 32 m² | garden and partial sea | large bed |
| Deluxe Sea View Room | 32 m² | Yalıkavak bay | large bed |
| Garden Suite | 50 m² | garden | |
DetailsWho it suits: Two couples or long stays. Outdoor space: wide balcony Highlights: connecting suite, extra bed, kitchenette | |||
Source: Birdcage 33, chambres et suites (site officiel) — accessed 22 October 2026
Restaurants
Lika
Facilities
- 11 rooms in a handful of low modernist houses
- Adults only (16 and over)
- Pool and pool deck
- Lika restaurant and bar, local produce
- Whole-hotel private buyout available
Location
Among olive groves above Yalıkavak with views over the bay, 54 km (about 52 minutes) from Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV).
Map drawn by Sabaro from OpenStreetMap data, © OpenStreetMap
| From the hotel | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Yalıkavak Marina | 23 min (1.7 km) | 1.6 km |
| Yalıkavak centre | 24 min (1.8 km) | 1.9 km |
| Geriş | 43 min (3.2 km) | 3.2 km |
| Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) | — | 55.3 km |
Shortest routes calculated by OSRM (routing.openstreetmap.de) on OpenStreetMap data, on 23 October 2026.
Guest reviews
4,9/5 — 122 reviews
Rating published by a travel website. Verified reviews from Sabaro travellers will appear here after their first trips.
Source: Google — accessed 22 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Does Birdcage 33 accept children?
No, it is adults only, from age 16.
How many rooms are there?
Eleven, spread across a few low houses.
Does Birdcage 33 have a MICHELIN Key?
Yes, one Key, the MICHELIN Guide's hotel distinction, displayed on the hotel's website.
Can the whole hotel be booked?
Yes, it can be rented in its entirety for an event or a group stay.
Is the hotel on the sea?
No, it is on the hills above Yalıkavak with views over the bay; beaches and the marina are a few minutes away.
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