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With so many rapid changes happening in Turkey and the planet, along with all the changes in our personal lives, the LGBT community needs safe spaces to come and make recent connections with supportive people now as much as ever. It’s very easy to feel isolated, even after all the progress our community has accomplished. The good news is, many childish people in Istanbul, foreign and local, alike are frequently very welcoming of us and joyful to meet us. Turkish culture may still have homophobic elements, but, like most societies, much of the younger generation is willing to transcend this. You see this attitude mainly in areas like Cihangir, Taksim, Kadıköy and Beşiktaş, where young people congregate and commiserate.

Since moving to the Kadıköy neighborhood in September, I have found several places there that are very welcoming to us and receive minute attention. Since Kadıköy is occupied of students, you are likely to find English speaking staff and patrons and unlikely to hear bigoted comments in this area. It’s also worthwhile to keep track of the various pride parties that happen throughout the year and throughout the city. You can do so by joining the Facebook group and s

Gay & LGBTI+ Amiable Clubs in Istanbul

Istanbul, the cultural capital of Europe, is a city brimming with history, architecture, and a growing LGBTQ+ scene. As a bridge between Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been influenced by both continents, resulting in a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. The city's gay districts, Taksim and Beyoglu, are home to numerous gay bars, clubs, and venues that cater to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

A Welcoming and Lively Nightlife

When the clock strikes midnight, Istanbul's gay nightlife comes alive. While some clubs and bars start filling up around 12:00 am, others uncover their doors earlier. Saturdays are the busiest nights, followed closely by Fridays. Special events and occasions can also attract crowds on other days of the week, although Mondays tend to be quieter as locals recover from a long Sunday night.

Unlike in some other cities, most gay bars and clubs in Istanbul do not possess dark rooms or allow sexual love . However, kissing and hugging are generally accepted and encouraged. These establishments provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ group to socialize and enjoy themselves.

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5 Hottest Gay Bars in Rome

Rome’s association with the Vatican and ultra-conservative governments (both past and present) may not endorse it as a gay-friendly destination. But the Eternal Urban area has come on a long way in recent years. 

You’ll find a thriving queer scene with plenty of gay bars in Rome’s Via di San Giovanni in Laterano — the street leading to the city’s primary cathedral — just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum. The conservative provincialism of older generations is gradually giving way to cosmopolitan city-dwellers. And plenty of Vatican gift shops trade ‘Hot Priest Calendars’, so let’s take their religiosity with a generous pinch of salt.  

LGBTQIA+ travellers should have no problem expressing themselves in public and enjoying a hassle-free holiday in Rome. And to help you get the most out of the city, we have published this guide to the 5 hottest gay bars in Rome. 

Best Gay Bars in Rome

101 Club

Opening hours: Daily 11 pm – 4 am (until 5 am on Fridays and Saturdays)

Address: Via Panisperna 101

Website: 101romaclub

For a raucous nighttime of delicious debauchery, 101 Club is the place to be. First opening its door