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Gay Bars and Clubs in Istanbul

 
A nice cafe-bar open from 4 pm till 2 am, but expected to be busier in the early evenings and around midnight. Recommended for those who avoid to wait for after midnight bars and clubs that plays loud techno/underground music , and do not want to stay up until  morning. Visit their website for more information,  location map and contact information:  Website: Gay Cafe Bar Istanbul

BARBAHCE; 23:00 - 02:00 ( G - PM - MA- WE )
Siraselviler Caddesi, Soganci Sokak, No:7 / 1, Cihangir-Beyoglu. Upper class gay men.

CLUB 3 16:00 - 04:00 (Friday and Saturday)
ADDRESS: Istiklal Caddesi, Kallavi Sokak. No:12C - Beyoglu (close to St Antoine Church)
A weekend gay club which offers very professional shows such as drag show, go-go boys, animations, DJ performances.

23:00-04:00
Address: Istiklal Caddesi Zambak Sok. NO:23 Taksim. 
A small, friendly bar located very close to the Taksim Square. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Drag shows on Wednesday nights. More busy on Saturday nights patronized by younger  regular boys and older clients.  For further details and map visit their website: Gay Club Istanbul
 

DEGIRMEN PUB: 18:00-02:00

Adnan Menderes Bulvari, Horhor Caddesi, AKSARAY.
This place is the most traditional gay local of Istanbul. Highly recommendable for bears and bear-lovers.  Be careful in the vicinity after midnight.

DEJA VU 23:00-04:00
Address: Istiklal Caddesi, Sadri Alisik Sokak, No:26, Beyoglu.
Mainly amateur rent boys and hustlers and those who are interested in them. Very loud techno/underground music. The most senior of this kind of clubs.

TEK YON (23:30-04:00)
Address: Mesrutiyet Cad. No:54/1 Tepebasi, Beyoglu. . Mainly middle class and more local venue with less attitudes.

Gay Turkish Baths and Saunas in Istanbul

The following venues are not really gay, but popular among gay people

CUKURCUMA HAMAMI : 15:00-22:00 (G-MA-PR-
Siraselviler, Cukurcuma Caddesi NO:57 Beyoglu.

AQUARIUS SAUNA:
Istiklal Cad. Sadri Alisik Sok 29. Taksim Beyoglu.
24 hours open gay sauna, famous with the young and cute masseur boys.

Gay Cafe and Restaurants of Istanbul

SUGAR CAFE 12:00-01:00
ADDRESS: Istiklal Caddesi Saka Salim Cikmazi no: 3/A Beyoglu Istanbul.
This small but nice gay cafe & restaurant is located on a narrow lane on Istiklal Avenue, somewhere opposite of St. Antoine Church.

MOR KEDI CAFE 12:00-24:00
ADDRESS: Istiklal Caddesi. Imam Adnan Sokak NO:9 Kat:3
How to find: There is a very small sign-board at the door of building. It is on the 3rd floor.

BESINCI KAT  12:00 – 02:00
Siraselviler Caddesi, Soganci Sokak, No:7/1, Cihangir-Beyoglu
Good view of sea and Istanbul panorama. A little expensive.