I visited Turkey recently for 10 days and had a great experience.
The scene is Scene has improved recently. Some negotiation possible midweek.
Spent about $58/day on the hobby side. Best part was how easy everything was.
Overall: 9/10. Solid destination.
Happy to answer questions.
Turkey — overrated?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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4 Mar 2026 at 17:15
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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10 Mar 2026 at 09:59
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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11 Mar 2026 at 20:01
This matches my experience. Turkey is one of my favorites.
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13 Mar 2026 at 18:02
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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18 Mar 2026 at 21:36
I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $115/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $115/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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