Turkey comparison: tourist areas vs local spots
Started by JerseyJim · 16 Mar 2026 · 877 views
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:03
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:40
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:17
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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16 Mar 2026 at 15:21
How's the nightlife there compared to Thailand?
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17 Mar 2026 at 02:53
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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17 Mar 2026 at 13:58
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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18 Mar 2026 at 01:27
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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18 Mar 2026 at 05:04
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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18 Mar 2026 at 13:59
This matches my experience. Turkey is one of my favorites.
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18 Mar 2026 at 18:15
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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19 Mar 2026 at 01:57
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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19 Mar 2026 at 10:58
How's the daytime scene there compared to Germany?
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19 Mar 2026 at 19:46
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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20 Mar 2026 at 01:23
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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20 Mar 2026 at 08:25
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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20 Mar 2026 at 17:50
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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21 Mar 2026 at 04:56
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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21 Mar 2026 at 06:04
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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21 Mar 2026 at 15:32
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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21 Mar 2026 at 22:08
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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