Is Istanbul Safe for Gay Travelers? LGBTQ+ Travel in Turkey 2026
Is Istanbul safe for gay travelers in 2026? We look at Turkey’s latest LGBTQ+ crackdown, current laws, gay nightlife and what visitors should know before traveling.
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Scott Mayer
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
I love Istanbul and have visited many times. But just because we can visit a country doesn't mean we should. This recent attack on our community means i won't visit until conditions improve. why should we reward Turkey with our tourism dollars?
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Bob Kaplan
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
What about the LGBT situation elsewhere in Turkey? Would there be problems with two men sharing a hotel room, either with one bed or two? Would this be an issue that the hotel might report to authorities?
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