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.
İlan
İlan
Connect with İlan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in İlan's home
Connect with İlan to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with İlan to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
İstanbul, Türkiye
We can plan together where you wanna see and add some local flavor to it rather than having a tou...
Alexandru
Alexandru
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Connect and stay in Alexandru's home
Bucharest, Romania
Travel to Therme and see Peles Castle from sinaia.
RIFAT
RIFAT
Connect and stay in RIFAT's home
Connect with RIFAT to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Paris is a beautiful
Cool
Cool
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Connect and stay in Cool's home
Beograd
Nice company
Emy
Emy
Connect with Emy to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Emy's home
Connect with Emy to know about the hidden gems of Munich, Germany
Connect with Emy to explore Munich, Germany together
Munich, Germany
Hang out and have a nice time.
Alex
Alex
Connect with Alex to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Alex to know about the hidden gems of Wien, Österreich
Connect with Alex to explore Wien, Österreich together
Wien, Österreich
See Vienna with the eyes of a local. Beside the main attractions you can experience the less tour...
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
Rezdar
Rezdar
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Connect with Rezdar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rezdar to know about the hidden gems of Linz
Connect with Rezdar to explore Linz together
Connect and stay in Rezdar's home
Connect and use Rezdar's travel and outdoor equipment
Linz
I’m pleased to help people in anything they need
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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.