based on 160 experiences from female travelers
Maria
Bulgaria
Istanbul, one of the oldest cities, full with historical heritage. • transport: Everything in the city centre is almost walk-by distance but if you want to go to some place a bit further I would suggest taking the “Istanbul card” as in some public transportations do not accept credit card, plus it is also cheaper. • budged: Feel free to bargain with the sellers 😂 Most of the times the prices are high as the ceiling. Be ready to hear - “For you, 10% discount) There are a lot of scammers, don’t fall for them and be careful.
Posted: December 25, 2024Şeyma
Turkey
First of all, I can't give you information about accommodation because I stayed with my brothers. I didn't have a car so I only traveled by public transportation. I think public transportation in Istanbul is clean and accessible. However, it is a bit expensive and especially very busy during working hours. You can find any cuisine or food you are looking for in Istanbul. Since Istanbul is a metropolitan city, I would say do not trust anyone. There are so many activities to do in Istanbul. Concerts, museums, art exhibitions, ferry tours, visiting palaces, walking on the Bosphorus, trying Turkish food... Whatever kind of holiday you want, Istanbul can offer you that. If you don't know where to go other than the most touristic places, you can send me a message :)
Posted: December 24, 2024Experienced: December, 2022Gulnoza
Uzbekistan
It was amazing I googled the best places to go and I have been to all locations! The places were very beautiful and I enjoyed a lot. I visited galata tower, Osmanli palace, the colorful stairs, the historical other places.
Posted: November 21, 2024I’ve traveled solo in Istanbul and I felt incredibly safe. Common sense and street smarts. Using the tram is easy. There’s so much to do. Not knowing Turkish is fine.
Posted: November 1, 2024I felt safe but sometimes cat called by some people. Or at night street get too empty with no police around. Overall very late at night it's not super safe to be around shady places. Generally i had nice experience amd i enjoyed it
Posted: October 18, 2024Experienced: September, 2024Most definitely should be one everybody’s bucket list. Turkey has so much to offer, nature, history, activities, delicious food and crazy markets. Good connection between most touristic places and surprisingly many people speak decent english.
Posted: October 12, 2024I went there with my boyfriend. We stayed at Midyat. You should hire a car to visit places that worth to see. People in Mardin are very helpful and tried to help as much as they can. You should see there...
Posted: October 9, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Cris
United States
Visited Turkey 3 weeks ago. I can say I’ve been but don’t plan to revisit. Men are very pushy to the point of making a female feel unsafe. What time I spent in Turkey I never heard or saw one woman open her mouth to speak except our tour guide. There’s no doubt that women are considered chattel property and for this American that is unacceptable.
Posted: September 22, 2024shomaila
Turkey
I felt moderately safe. Public transports you have to be very careful. Bosphorus Tour, blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and castle are a must visit. Try lahmacun, pide, eskender, Adana kebab for food. Istanbul is very expensive lately. Find good cheap hotels. I stayed in MLS ŞIŞLI hotel, booked from Agoda. Transport is very easy. Use public transport and use googled maps for it.
Posted: September 21, 2024Experienced: September, 2024Ayse
Germany
It was totally safe. I have rented an apartment with pool and breakfast. The sea in the center is quiet good and clean. The food was expensive so i cooked a lot at home. Hiking, rafting, sea tours, swimming was really joyful.
Posted: September 21, 2024Based on 190 local experiences
Based on 190 local experiences
Istanbul is a very touristic place and very very busy so it’s rare that you would find yourself walking alone in a dark street. There is always people, shops and vehicles. I see plenty of females walking alone at night time as I do myself too.
Posted: December 26, 2024Bursa is a good city but after dark girls especially should be careful. Sometimes boy just tell something like ooo beautiful something, I hate it. İt's not about what you wear. But in city centre i think it's safer
Posted: December 25, 2024Dilay
I am an 20 year old engineering student in Istanbul, Turkey and I like to travel when I can spare time from school. I am also a part time musician and I play the flute in a youth symphony orchestra. I would like to meet new people around the world and become friends. I enjoy hosting the people I met and and showing them around. I would also be very excited to visit them in their country.
Ayşenur
Hii ı am ayşenur,ı live in eskisehir.I am glad to know different persons and hang out.🌝
Dilay
Istanbul
4 days
I am an 20 year old engineering student in Istanbul, Turkey and I like to travel when I can spare time from school. I am also a part time musician and I play the flute in a youth symphony orchestra. I would like to meet new people around the world and become friends. I enjoy hosting the people I met and and showing them around. I would also be very excited to visit them in their country.
Beyzanur
Ankara
3 days
This is Beyza ✨ I'm a doctor, working in a small city in Turkiye. I want to travel as much as possible to learn new languages and cultures. I would like to visit festivals, events and some interesting manifestations which can improve my knowledge about the country I am visiting. I play guitar, ukulele a bit of piano and like to listen to other people play something. Also I am interested in photography and every type of art. I like to describe myself as a very open-minded person, always willing to learn, help, teach, share and participate in adventure. I like riding bike, hiking and running. My favorite food... I like tasting new and traditional things (except too spicy). In my spare time I like to sing, read, go to theatre and cinema. I like to spend time in nature and I am not that much into big cities, I would like to visit hidden treasures of every country. My favorite season is spring because I like warm weather and spring flowers. People say that I am very energetic and usually they remember me by my smile. I do laugh a lot 😄 I would like to share my experiences and my place with good couchsufers who will come and visit Ankara.
SENA
Hello im Sena,21,Türkiye. Im looking for friends,language exchange partner,travel buddy.... Im introvert i dont like talk much but i travel well i mean (walking😄,interesting ideas)
Zai
Hello, Pleasure meeting you. My name is Zai and i'm 26 I was born and Raised from Kuwait and I work in the police station office 🏢 the reason why I joined here coz I love traveling to other places and learn about the cultures however, I don't think it will be fun to travel alone... I felt like something is missing? Maybe we can be friends and a travel buddy!