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Istanbul gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Istanbul, Turkey — from bars and dance clubs to queer nightlife and more.
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About gay venues in Istanbul
WhereIs.Gay lists 4 LGBTQ+ venues in Istanbul, spanning bars and dance clubs. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
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Pinokyo Terrace Bar & Cafe
Pinokyo Terrace Bar & Cafe is a current LGBTQ+ bar and social venue in Istanbul.
Cafe Mor Kedi
Cafe Mor Kedi is a current LGBTQ+ bar and social venue in Istanbul.
Love Dance Point
Love Dance Point is a current LGBTQ+ nightlife and dancing venue in Istanbul.
Sahara Bar
Sahara Bar is a current LGBTQ+ bar and social venue in Istanbul.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Istanbul?
WhereIs.Gay lists 4 LGBTQ+ venues in Istanbul, including bars (3), dance clubs (1). You can filter the full list by category above.
How are venues in Istanbul rated?
Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.
Are Google and Yelp reviews included?
Yes. Where a venue is matched to a Google or Yelp listing, those ratings and selected review excerpts are shown on the venue page alongside WhereIs.Gay reviews.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Istanbul?
Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.
Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Istanbul?
Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.
How often is venue information updated?
Venue details and external ratings are refreshed periodically, and community edits and new submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.