Turkey
Lesbian & LGBTQ+ guide to İstanbul
Club Femme has 15 documented places in İstanbul, Turkey: 7 LGBTQ+ clubs and 6 LGBTQ+ bars. 2 of 15 are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces — those come first in every listing.
By number of documented places, İstanbul ranks #65 of the 178 cities with a Club Femme guide — behind Berkeley (#64) and ahead of Phoenix (#66).
Listed venues include Frankestayn Bookstore & Cafe, Bigudi Club, Bigudi Club and Cheeky Club. The data comes from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Club Femme's own research, and is reviewed periodically to remove places that have closed.
Club Femme data · İstanbul
15
documented places in İstanbul
2
marked as lesbian or women-centered
#65
of 178 cities with a guide
Behind Berkeley (#64) · Ahead of Phoenix (#66)
Club Femme's own research on top of OpenStreetMap and Wikidata data.
What's in İstanbul
Featured places
LesbianFrankestayn Bookstore & Cafe
LesbianBigudi Club
LGBTQ+Bigudi Club
LGBTQ+Cheeky Club
LGBTQ+Ex Bar
LGBTQ+Love Dance Point
LGBTQ+Mor Kedi Cafe & Bar
LGBTQ+Pinokyo Bar Terrace
LGBTQ+Pinokyo Club
Frequently asked questions about İstanbul
How many LGBTQ+ places are there in İstanbul?
Club Femme has 15 documented places in İstanbul, 2 of which are marked as lesbian or women-centered spaces. The list is kept up to date with OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and community submissions.
What are the LGBTQ+ bars and clubs in İstanbul?
The İstanbul guide lists 6 LGBTQ+ bars and 7 LGBTQ+ clubs. Every listing includes the address, a map and reviews from the community.
Is İstanbul a good LGBTQ+ destination?
By number of documented venues, İstanbul ranks #65 of 178 cities with a Club Femme guide. That is a documented inventory metric, not a safety rating: always check the local situation before you travel.
How do I add a missing place in İstanbul?
You can suggest it from the Club Femme app. Community submissions are reviewed before publishing, and places that close are removed in each data refresh.
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