Istanbul gay bars, clubs, saunas
Gay drink
Bearphorus and Ekoo Club - Bearphorus
Tarlabasi Bulvari 248
Bear bar in the heart of Istanbul which very close to Taksim Square. The most bearish club in Istanbul, they also have international organisations.
Tarlabasi Bulvari 248
Bear bar in the heart of Istanbul which very close to Taksim Square. The most bearish club in Istanbul, they also have international organisations.
tue-sun 20:00–05:30
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
Other Side
İstiklal Str Zambak Str 2
As from September 20 relocated to a building next to the French consulate. A bar-club at the 5th floor, with gogo dancers and erotic shows.
İstiklal Str Zambak Str 2
As from September 20 relocated to a building next to the French consulate. A bar-club at the 5th floor, with gogo dancers and erotic shows.
mon-sun 12:00–02:00
Paşa ( Pasha )
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
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 Club Café
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 11:00–01:00
Gay dance
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
Barbahçe
Soğancı Sokak, 7
One of the oldest gay clubs in the city. A large and popular gay club with a smaller section at the back.
Soğancı Sokak, 7
One of the oldest gay clubs in the city. A large and popular gay club with a smaller section at the back.
wed-thu 22:00–04:00, fri-sat 22:00–05:00
Bubble - El Hamra Cinema
Kallavi Sokak 12
New in Town. One of the biggest gay dance clubs. House, Disco, Dance, and no Turkpop here! Located in a former cinema, which can hold up to 1500 visitors.
Kallavi Sokak 12
New in Town. One of the biggest gay dance clubs. House, Disco, Dance, and no Turkpop here! Located in a former cinema, which can hold up to 1500 visitors.
mon-sun
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 Heaven7
Meşrutiyet Caddesi, 89/A
New club in town with mixed gay and lesbian club.
Meşrutiyet Caddesi, 89/A
New club in town with mixed gay and lesbian club.
mon-thu 23:30–04:30, fri-sat 23:30–05:30, sun 23:30–04:30
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 city. Trendy, busy and recommended.
Cumhuriyet Cd, No:349, Beyoğlu
One of the larger and most popular gay clubs in the city. Trendy, busy and recommended.
wed 23:30–05:00, fri-sat 23:30–05:00
Pink Amsterdam - Other Side
İstiklal Str Zambak Str 2
Pink Istanbul /Pink Amsterdam s a yearly art and dance event that raises awareness on gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals (GLBT) in the cultural society of both Istanbul and Amsterdam.
İstiklal Str Zambak Str 2
Pink Istanbul /Pink Amsterdam s a yearly art and dance event that raises awareness on gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals (GLBT) in the cultural society of both Istanbul and Amsterdam.
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
Sensation Party - Cheeky Club
Huseyinaga Mh. Kucukbayram Sk. no. 1/A
Gay party by Sensation Tours. Party starts at 11 pm and lasts till 6 am with Go Go Boys, Drag Queen and the shows of 20 handsome men of Sensation 2010 Mr.
Huseyinaga Mh. Kucukbayram Sk. no. 1/A
Gay party by Sensation Tours. Party starts at 11 pm and lasts till 6 am with Go Go Boys, Drag Queen and the shows of 20 handsome men of Sensation 2010 Mr.
Tekyön
Siraselviler Caddesi (street) No 63/1 Taksim/Beyoglu
Formerly a bear hangout, it's been much more mainstream since it moved to a bigger venue in summer '07.
Siraselviler Caddesi (street) No 63/1 Taksim/Beyoglu
Formerly a bear hangout, it's been much more mainstream since it moved to a bigger venue in summer '07.
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 is the biggest Lesbians - Gays and Marjinal Heteros Club in ıstanbul.
Kallavi Sokak 12
Big club in a former cinema. It is the biggest Lesbians - Gays and Marjinal Heteros Club in ıstanbul.
wed 23:30–04:00, fri-sat 23:30–04:00
Gay cruise
Aquarius Sauna
Sadri Alışık Sokak, 29
A sleazy gay sauna. Many in-house rent boys who offer 'erotic massages' for around 50 YTL.
Sadri Alışık Sokak, 29
A sleazy gay sauna. Many in-house rent boys who offer 'erotic massages' for around 50 YTL.
mon-fri 24h, sun 24h
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Cihangir Sauna
Altipatlar Sokak, 14
Mixed sauna with plenty of action in the dry sauna, but a much older and larger crowd.
Altipatlar Sokak, 14
Mixed sauna with plenty of action in the dry sauna, but a much older and larger crowd.
mon-sun
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
Gay other
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
Istanbul Gay Pride - Various locationsIstanbul Pride week, with the big march on the closing Sunday.
Pincur's
Miralay Nazım Sk, 15/1
The only gay venue on the Asian side of Istanbul. Has wireless internet access and many board games.
Miralay Nazım Sk, 15/1
The only gay venue on the Asian side of Istanbul. Has wireless internet access and many board games.
mon-thu 10:00–00:00, sat-sun 10:00–00:00
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