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.
Adeel
Adeel
Connect with Adeel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Adeel's home
Connect with Adeel to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Adeel to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
Looking to explore the area and meet interesting people I am also active on Couchsurfing, so I c...
Patricija
Patricija
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Ljubljana
I want to have fun and show u everything that's worth a view in Slovenia (but no hiking and climb...
Rares
Rares
Alba Iulia
Discover new things, experience new adventures
Riad
Riad
Connect with Riad to meet up for coffee or drink
Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
Would love to meet people on my travels and explore Italy together, massive fan of coffee, good f...
Luca
Luca
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Vicenza
There is a lot more than Venice here. Want to go outside the tourist traps or just only have a ne...
DEME
DEME
Connect with DEME to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with DEME to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with DEME to explore Athens together
Athens
Experienced local hosting volunteer (not a tourist guide), happy to show you around my area, away...
karem
karem
Connect with karem to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with karem to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
🌍 Istanbul… the city between two continents<br>Istanbul is not just a city, it’s an experience wh...
magda
magda
Connect with magda to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with magda to know about the hidden gems of Al Agouzah
Connect with magda to explore Al Agouzah together
Al Agouzah
all type of activities, show you hidden gems, nice places to see, to eat, to discover
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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.