Truly local spots in

Istanbul?

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The city guide by Istanbul locals

Where do Istanbul locals go? Check this online city guide & app for hidden local gems. Support local spots, skip the tourist traps and help us keep our city livable ✌️

No tourist traps

HANDPICKED LOCALS who speak the local language
ONLY LOCAL FAVORITES No tourist highlights
ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE We check all tips regularly
FREE NEW TIPS REGULARLY New tips free "for life"

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100% OFFLINE MAPS & TIPS No internet (data or wifi) needed
FIND SPOTS NEARBY and navigate there online
SAVE FAVORITES and show them on the map
ADD YOUR OWN SPOTS Your hotel? A must-see highlight?

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Istanbul Spotters

Our handpicked locals live & love in Istanbul and speak the local language.

Seyda
It is so much fun living in this vivid place, despite ts traffic jams and 17 million people...
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Zekeriya
I am devoted to culture. Istanbul is “The City” (sehr-i yegane), peerless and unprecedented.
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Vildan
Storyteller & collector of good memories. Istanbul's like itself: I adore this blend of pain & joy.
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Arzu
I am an exploration addict & marketing professional. Istanbul, they call it chaos; we call it home.
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Emre
Born in İzmir, studied computer science in Ankara. Now occupied with pharmaceuticals, corporate s...
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Yücel
I'm an engineer. I've been living in Istanbul since I was born, and I must say: I'm addicted...
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Cemre
I am passionate about traveling. I have been to many countries but not counting the numbers. I run...
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