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Fabulous location.
Radisson Blu Istanbul Pera
Fabulous location. Near famous shops, tourist sights, gay bars. Great gym.
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Istanbul : 5-star
Walk to gay clubs.
Pera Luna Residence
Walk to gay clubs. Stylish design. Great staff.
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Istanbul : 3-star
Near Taksim Square.
Ottopera Hotel
Near Taksim Square. Great for sightseeing, shopping and gay scene.
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Istanbul : 4-star
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Beyoglu
cosmopolitan area and centre of art, entertainment and nightlife
Taksim Square / gay scene
major tourist destination and hub of Istanbul's shopping and gay nightlife
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Istanbul is the “cultural capital” of Europe and with its rich history, countless locations religious significance and ancient architecture it no surprise. The city acts as the bridge between Europe and Asia and as such has been heavily inlfuenced by both continents. Istanbul also has a growing gay scene, with a number of gay bars and gay clubs populating its gay districts. The city has had an annual pride demonstration since 2003 which tends to occur in June or July and attracts large crowds of LGBT+ individuals and allies.
The main gay district of Istanbul is Taksim, where gay travelers will find many venues tailored towards gay visitors. Beyoglu is another gay district of the city and is known for being a hub of creativity and art, with many of the residents being trendy, young professionals. In these gay districts, travelers should feel completely at ease and comfortable.
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Holiday Houseboys
Personal tour guide service by a gay friendly host who is more than happy to take you away from...
Cafe MorKedi
Long-running gay café bar, attracting a younger local crowd. Open daily from 10am.
Tek Yön
Istanbul's biggest gay club.
Love Dance Point
Popular weekend gay dance club.
Aquarius Sauna
24-hour male sauna & gym.
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Things To Do in Istanbul
Istanbul is a sprawling city that connects Europe and Asia and is one of the world’s most lively and interesting destinations. Read more