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.
Samadar
Samadar
Connect with Samadar to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Samadar's home
Connect with Samadar to know about the hidden gems of Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Samadar to explore Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey together
Connect and lend Samadar's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Samadar's travel and outdoor equipment
Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer...
Love life
Wael
Wael
Connect with Wael to meet up for coffee or drink
Cairo
I live in Hurghada 😄 WE can meet and see
Alex
Alex
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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...
Sherif
Sherif
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Connect and stay in Sherif's home
Connect with Sherif to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Sherif to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Connect and lend Sherif's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
Island hopping, Dinning, grabbing a drink, showing around my city
Ahmed
Ahmed
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Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Iraq
Connect with Ahmed to explore Iraq together
Iraq
I’m so flexible, we can do whatever you want, we can go to the types of places that you like or m...
Alexa
Alexa
Connect with Alexa to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Alexa to know about the hidden gems of Romania
Connect with Alexa to explore Romania together
Romania
I can show you secret spots where we can eat something delicious and very cheap or maybe we can g...
milan
milan
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Connect and stay in milan's home
Connect with milan to know about the hidden gems of St. Paul's Bay, Malta
Connect with milan to explore St. Paul's Bay, Malta together
St. Paul's Bay, Malta
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to St. Paul's Bay, Malta! 🌞 If you're into hiking, camping, or ...
Davide
Davide
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Connect and stay in Davide's home
Connect with Davide to know about the hidden gems of Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Italy
Connect with Davide to explore Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Italy together
Ferrara, Province of F...
i love walking and showing the best places in the town despite the fact it's not big but there ar...
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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.