How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in istanbul.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Paolo
Paolo
Connect with Paolo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Paolo's home
Connect with Paolo to know about the hidden gems of Bologna
Connect with Paolo to explore Bologna together
Bologna
Bologna is a lively and historic city, famous for its beautiful porticoes, great food, and friend...
Aggelos
Aggelos
Connect with Aggelos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Aggelos's home
Connect with Aggelos to know about the hidden gems of Glifada, Greece
Connect with Aggelos to explore Glifada, Greece together
Glifada, Greece
Hey there! Welcome to Glifada! 🇬🇷 As a fellow traveler, I understand the excitement and sometimes...
Feffo
Feffo
Connect with Feffo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Feffo to know about the hidden gems of Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy
Connect with Feffo to explore Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy together
Connect and stay in Feffo's home
Bologna, Metropolitan ...
I m here easy going and ready to share a bit of life
Kirill
Kirill
Connect with Kirill to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Kirill's home
Connect with Kirill to know about the hidden gems of Munich
Connect with Kirill to explore Munich together
Munich
I can show you around Munich and show you everything you need to see. I can also show you the bes...
Zohan
Zohan
Connect with Zohan to meet up for coffee or drink
Warszawa, Poland
Hey there! 🌍 If you're a solo traveler in Warsaw, I'm your go-to guy! I'm 24, love backpacking, r...
Rita
Rita
Connect with Rita to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rita's home
Connect with Rita to know about the hidden gems of Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Connect with Rita to explore Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran together
Connect and lend Rita's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Rita's travel and outdoor equipment
Urmia, West Azerbaijan...
I'm in Iran urmia city
Michele
Michele
Connect with Michele to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Michele to know about the hidden gems of Rome
Connect with Michele to explore Rome together
Rome
Hi everyone, I've been living in Rome since 2013. I have family here and I love showing Rome to m...
Arman
Arman
Connect with Arman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Arman to know about the hidden gems of İzmir
Connect with Arman to explore İzmir together
İzmir
I have been living in Izmir for very long time. We can visit historical places, shopping places, ...
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in Istanbul

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Istanbul. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in Istanbul. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Istanbul together.