based on 215 experiences from female travelers
Merve
Belgium
I went to İstanbul and had a budget of 300-400 euros. I stayed at a hostel called Julliet's room and kitchen which is 20 min walking from Kadıköy station or port. I chosed this hostel because it has a room for ladies only. Over all, it was safe for me since I was solo traveling.
Posted: May 29, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Helin
Turkey
The travel i had with my partner was awesome. We were staying in a home we booked on Airbnb as you see it looks gorgeous. The view was making me so peaceful and i was loving my life every single day more. 💕Often i was counting the ships passed in front of the house. I really felt so safe in the neighborhood called Kanlıca. There were "Mihrabat Korusu" and "Hidiv Kasrı" nearby. Everywhere was available to take a walk. There was almost no one there but i guess people visiting there mostly in summer. Because there's a hilly neighborhood. 😵💫 Soooo i've to talk about how i use my time. Oftentimes we take a walk. The weather was pretty good. We visited "Kadıköy" and of course we boarded the ferry. I met a company because i wanna move to Germany. A company that provides consultancy services in this process. So this holiday means a lot to us. We decided to so important things cause we want to change something and can't wait at all. I was so excited for that so firstly we sat in a cafe and wait for a bus. The Cafe was named "Árbol de Cafe" and it's quite near of the Kanlıca Pier. 🥐☕ I would love to write so long. To be honest here is more like a diary of my trips so i love here and publish such things with you. The holiday was really an unforgettable experience for me. It was a beautiful break for have a rest in my life. And to taking important decisions I needed a break like this. I hope I will have the opportunity to share my much more beautiful holidays with you. 🩷🩷🩷
Posted: May 25, 2025Experienced: March, 2025aleyna
Turkey
It is a very beautiful city, student-friendly, prices are reasonable, shopkeepers are very nice, transportation is cheap, it is a small city, you can easily visit everywhere, it is safe, it reminds me of Venice.
Posted: May 14, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Being an experienced traveler, I avoided Istanbul for a long time because of the image of being too "touristy." I regret that decision a million times because after being it myself, I fell in love. I am obsessed with how it looks, with the people, and the overall atmosphere. It's a highly international place, where you can always find someone to go out with. I came to Istanbul 3 times in total - in May, in June, and in January. I can say for sure that it is not a nice winter destination - or maybe I was unlucky with the weather - but in May in June it is heavenly nice :) My favorite experiences were: - Turkish breakfast at some terrace with seaview (around 15 euro pp) - famous San Sebastian cheesecake near Galata Tower - Turkish bath (25 euro pp) Some experience that I wouldn't do again - dinner Bosphorus cruise. Overpriced, bad food and diluted drinks, interior and show with 90's vibe (not in a good way)
Posted: May 11, 2025Experienced: May, 2023Last weekend, I went on a spontaneous trip in Ankara. I started with a short walk in Kızılay, then sat at Kuğulu Park and watched the surroundings. I walked along Tunalı Hilmi Street and spent some time in cafés. The calm yet lively atmosphere of Ankara felt really good. Especially while walking through Atatürk Boulevard, I could feel the historical texture of the city. Even though it was an unplanned trip, it was a peaceful and enjoyable experience.
Posted: May 8, 2025Experienced: October, 2024- I felt pretty safe. - Go visit Anamur or Antalya. - Do whitewater rafting. - Don’t miss out on street food and little markets. - Take walks and try to talk to locals.
Posted: May 7, 2025Based on 784 local experiences
Based on 784 local experiences
Turkish people generally are sympathatic and protective. But lack of laws, some crimes may be unpredictable. I don't afraid of pick pocket evidents honestly. But you can see some uncanny people out there. I think it is a bit normal. Because I encounter such people in Europe too.
Posted: June 4, 2025Serpil
It is a safe city overall. You just need to be careful just in case and try not to get scammed because if you are a foreigner they can try to get advantage from you. Also if you know some local people to guide you it probably won't be a problem
Posted: June 4, 2025