Istanbul is huge, and meeting people can feel harder than finding a flat. We map where newcomers actually connect: language-exchange evenings, volunteer clean-ups, open-mic nights and university clubs. Every listing explains who goes, what it costs and how to join without knowing anyone yet.
Making friends beyond the expat bubble
- Language-exchange evenings
- Volunteer clean-ups
- Open-mic nights
- University clubs
This guide is still being written by our student group. Our guides are for orientation only; always confirm rules with official sources.