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Combined ticket 1130 TRY (approx 30 EUR). Includes travertine terraces, ancient Hierapolis, and Archaeological Museum. Cleopatra Pool extra 230 TRY
April-June and September-October. Ideal weather (20-30°C) and fewer crowds. Avoid July-August (35°C). Arrive at opening (6:30 AM summer) to avoid tour groups
Bathing in main pools is prohibited to protect formations. There is a designated area to wade through shallow thermal water on terraces. For swimming, visit Cleopatra's Antique Pool (extra fee) or nearby Karahayit Hot Springs
Summer (Apr 1 - Oct 1): 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM daily. Winter (Oct 1 - Apr 1): 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Archaeological Museum closed Mondays. Allow 3-4 hours for terraces and Hierapolis, add 1-2 hours for Cleopatra Pool
From Istanbul: overnight bus (10-12 hrs, approx 700 TRY) or fly to Denizli Cardak Airport (1.5 hrs). From Izmir: bus from otogar (4 hrs, approx 250 TRY). From Denizli: dolmus every 15-20 min (60 TRY, 20 min)
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Pamukkale
Remove your shoes - the terraces are barefoot only. You must walk barefoot on the white travertine terraces to protect calcium deposits. Surface can be slippery and sharp. Bring a plastic bag to carry shoes
Arrive early or late for best experience. Visit at opening (6:30 AM summer) or after 4:00 PM to avoid tour bus crowds and harsh midday sun. Early morning also offers best photography light
Protect yourself from the sun. The white terraces reflect intense sunlight that can cause sunburn and eye strain. Bring high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses (essential), and a hat. Even on cloudy days, reflection from white surface is powerful
Enter from south gate for full experience. The south gate (town entrance) lets you walk up through terraces - the most rewarding approach. North gate at top is convenient but you miss main walking experience. Budget 3-4 hours minimum
Bring swimwear for Cleopatra Pool. If you plan to swim in Cleopatra's Antique Pool (the ancient thermal pool with submerged Roman columns), bring swimwear and towel. Changing facilities and lockers available. 36°C thermal water believed to have therapeutic properties
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500 ₺~11.4 $
Pamukkale TurizmMetro Turizm
Intercity buses from Denizli Otogar. Pamukkale Turizm - ironically the best carrier
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15 ₺~0.34 $
Taxis rare in Pamukkale village. Better call from Denizli or through hotel
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50 ₺~1.1 $
Departs from Denizli Otogar, platform 76. Every 15-20 min. 19 km, ~45 min
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location.transport.bus | 500 ₺ ~11.4 $ | Pamukkale TurizmMetro Turizm | Intercity buses from Denizli Otogar. Pamukkale Turizm - ironically the best carrier |
location.transport.taxi | 15 ₺ ~0.34 $ | Taxis rare in Pamukkale village. Better call from Denizli or through hotel | |
location.transport.microbus | 50 ₺ ~1.1 $ | — | Departs from Denizli Otogar, platform 76. Every 15-20 min. 19 km, ~45 min |
Daily Budget
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
200 ₺
~200 $
Restaurant dinner
300 ₺
~300 $
Breakfast
150 ₺
~150 $
Street Food
Local dish
65 ₺
~65.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
113 ₺
~113 $
Beer in bar
123 ₺
~123 $
Local beer
65 ₺
~65.0 $
Imported beer
155 ₺
~155 $
Wine bottle
230 ₺
~230 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
275 ₺
~275 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
32 ₺
~32.0 $
Cigarettes
90 ₺
~90.0 $
Weekly groceries
1,200 ₺
~1,200 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
180 ₺ / night
~180 $
Hostel private room
450 ₺ / night
~450 $
Guesthouse
600 ₺ / night
~600 $
Hotel 2★
750 ₺ / night
~750 $
Hotel 3★
1,100 ₺ / night
~1,100 $
Hotel 4★
2,200 ₺ / night
~2,200 $
Hotel 5★
4,500 ₺ / night
~4,500 $
Boutique hotel
1,800 ₺ / night
~1,800 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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common
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BKM ExpressPaycell
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Cards accepted in hotels and restaurants. Bring cash for small vendors and dolmus
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Turkish Lira (TRY). Banks in Denizli offer best exchange rates. Avoid exchange offices in tourist areas
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10%
10-15% in restaurants. 50-100 TRY for hotel services. Always tip in cash