gay bars, cafes and pubs
Beşinci Kat
Soğancı Sokak 7
The "Fifth Floor" is located at the fifth floor of a renovated building near Alman Hastanesi in Siraselviler Caddesi. [...]
Soğancı Sokak 7
The "Fifth Floor" is located at the fifth floor of a renovated building near Alman Hastanesi in Siraselviler Caddesi. [...]
mon-thu 10:30–01:30, fri-sat 10:30–02:30, sun 10:30–01:30
Chianti Cafe Pub
Istiklal Caddesi, Balo Sokak No: 31.
Chianti Cafe Pub is a gay exclusive bar is located on a side-street just in the middle of famous Istiklal Street, the heart of the nightlife and gay life of Istanbul. [...]
Istiklal Caddesi, Balo Sokak No: 31.
Chianti Cafe Pub is a gay exclusive bar is located on a side-street just in the middle of famous Istiklal Street, the heart of the nightlife and gay life of Istanbul. [...]
mon-sun 16:00–02:00
Durak
Aksaray Arae
Its the most traditional gay bar in the city, many men with moustache drinking beer with live turkish. [...]
Aksaray Arae
Its the most traditional gay bar in the city, many men with moustache drinking beer with live turkish. [...]
mon-sun 11:00–02:00
Mor Kedi
Istiklal Caddesi,Imam Adnan Sokak 7, Taksim
This cafe bar is open since 2002. Mostly gays comes but also lesbians are coming to this cafe bar. [...]
Istiklal Caddesi,Imam Adnan Sokak 7, Taksim
This cafe bar is open since 2002. Mostly gays comes but also lesbians are coming to this cafe bar. [...]
mon-sun 10:00–00:00
Secret Club
Saka Salim Çıkmazı, 1
Trendy dance club, formarly known as Exit Club. See also www.myspace.com/secretturkey
Saka Salim Çıkmazı, 1
Trendy dance club, formarly known as Exit Club. See also www.myspace.com/secretturkey
fri-sat 00:00–05:00
Sugar and Spice
Saka Salim Çıkmazı, 7
A small open air café known for its mellow tunes, in a cul-de-sac on the main shopping street. [...]
Saka Salim Çıkmazı, 7
A small open air café known for its mellow tunes, in a cul-de-sac on the main shopping street. [...]
mon-sun 10:00–02:00
Taxi
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The only café/bar in Istanbul specifically for lesbians. Noisy and small, but friendly.
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The only café/bar in Istanbul specifically for lesbians. Noisy and small, but friendly.
mon-sun
Gay clubs
Ajda Club
Lamartin Cd, No:40
Gay dance club in Taksim where fashion meets music. Adja has been for many years a favorite hot spot for the trendy gay set
Lamartin Cd, No:40
Gay dance club in Taksim where fashion meets music. Adja has been for many years a favorite hot spot for the trendy gay set
wed-sun 22:00–04:00
Club 17
Istiklal Caddesi, Zambak Sokak 17
Similar to its neighbour Queen and located near to the French consulate. Meeting point of mainly cheap young hustlers and escort boys and gay men who would be interested in them. [...]
Istiklal Caddesi, Zambak Sokak 17
Similar to its neighbour Queen and located near to the French consulate. Meeting point of mainly cheap young hustlers and escort boys and gay men who would be interested in them. [...]
mon-sun 21:00–04:00
Club Magma
Sadri Alisik Sokak 15
Magma is a new dance club - opened in October 2008 - with a mixed crowd of gay and straight people. [...]
Sadri Alisik Sokak 15
Magma is a new dance club - opened in October 2008 - with a mixed crowd of gay and straight people. [...]
mon-sun 23:00–05:00
Club Tantana
Istiklal Caddesi 114
Opened in July 2008, Tantana is intended to be the gay hot spot in town. The venue is patronized by younger gays but also popular place for gay bears and older men. [...]
Istiklal Caddesi 114
Opened in July 2008, Tantana is intended to be the gay hot spot in town. The venue is patronized by younger gays but also popular place for gay bears and older men. [...]
mon-sun 23:00–05:00
Love Dance Point
Cumhuriyet Cd, No:349, Beyoğlu
One of the larger and most popular gay clubs in the country. Trendy, busy and recommended. [...]
Cumhuriyet Cd, No:349, Beyoğlu
One of the larger and most popular gay clubs in the country. Trendy, busy and recommended. [...]
fri-sat 23:30–05:00
Sahra Bar
Sadri Alisik Sokak 40
Originally a she-male club in a 5 floor bar/club. Packed with a compilation of transvestites, semi-transvestites, male prostitutes, queens and hundreds of horny young boys ready to screw anything (call them bi or straight) coming from ghettoes of Istanbul especially on Saturday nights. [...]
Sadri Alisik Sokak 40
Originally a she-male club in a 5 floor bar/club. Packed with a compilation of transvestites, semi-transvestites, male prostitutes, queens and hundreds of horny young boys ready to screw anything (call them bi or straight) coming from ghettoes of Istanbul especially on Saturday nights. [...]
mon-sun 23:00–04:00
Tekyön
Siraselviler Caddesi (street) No 63/1 Taksim/Beyoglu
Tekyon is the busiest gay night club of Istanbul. No entrance fee, which makes it very popular with younger guys, however drinks are (like everywhere in Istanbul) quite expensive. [...]
Siraselviler Caddesi (street) No 63/1 Taksim/Beyoglu
Tekyon is the busiest gay night club of Istanbul. No entrance fee, which makes it very popular with younger guys, however drinks are (like everywhere in Istanbul) quite expensive. [...]
mon-thu 22:00–04:00, fri-sat 22:00–05:00, sun 22:00–04:00
XLarge Club - El Hamra Cinema
Kallavi Sokak 12
Big club in a former cinema. It used to be mostly gay but now it has become more and more str8. [...]
Kallavi Sokak 12
Big club in a former cinema. It used to be mostly gay but now it has become more and more str8. [...]
wed 23:30–04:00, fri-sat 23:30–04:00
Gay cruisingareas
Taksim Gezi Parki
Mete Caddesi, Beyoğlu
This is the big park in Taksim Square, behind MacDonald's and the bus stops. Cruising action is mainly on the part bordering Mete Caddesi (where Hotel Gezi is) where there are three lines of benches. [...]
Mete Caddesi, Beyoğlu
This is the big park in Taksim Square, behind MacDonald's and the bus stops. Cruising action is mainly on the part bordering Mete Caddesi (where Hotel Gezi is) where there are three lines of benches. [...]
mon-sun 00:00–00:00
Lesbian and mixed gay/lesbian bars and cafes
Taxi
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The only café/bar in Istanbul specifically for lesbians. Noisy and small, but friendly.
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The only café/bar in Istanbul specifically for lesbians. Noisy and small, but friendly.
mon-sun
Gay and regular restaurants
Besinci Kat (The Fifth Floor)
Siraselviler Caddesi, Soganci Sokak, No:7,Cihangir - Taksim
Very gay friendly restaurant on the fifth floor in the same building with Barbahçe, therefore frequented by a lot of gay men. [...]
Siraselviler Caddesi, Soganci Sokak, No:7,Cihangir - Taksim
Very gay friendly restaurant on the fifth floor in the same building with Barbahçe, therefore frequented by a lot of gay men. [...]
mon-sun 19:00–04:00
Beşinci Kat
Soğancı Sokak 7
The "Fifth Floor" is located at the fifth floor of a renovated building near Alman Hastanesi in Siraselviler Caddesi. [...]
Soğancı Sokak 7
The "Fifth Floor" is located at the fifth floor of a renovated building near Alman Hastanesi in Siraselviler Caddesi. [...]
mon-thu 10:30–01:30, fri-sat 10:30–02:30, sun 10:30–01:30