Discover Turkey's Vibrant Nightlife from Istanbul

Turkey's nightlife is at its liveliest in Istanbul, where rooftop bars in Beyoğlu, jazz in Galata and clubs on the Bosphorus shore keep going late. In summer the scene moves to the coast: Bodrum's Bar Street, Kemer near Antalya, and İzmir's Alsancak district with the beach clubs of Alaçatı.

Where to go out in Turkey, city by city

Istanbul

• 360 Istanbul – a rooftop bar and restaurant on İstiklal Avenue in Beyoğlu, known for its view over the old city.
• Nardis Jazz Club – a small jazz club near the Galata Tower with live concerts.
• Ruby – a restaurant in Ortaköy on the Bosphorus that turns into a club later in the evening.
• Sortie – a large waterfront venue in Kuruçeşme with restaurants and bars along the Bosphorus.

Bodrum

• Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi) – the seafront street east of Bodrum Castle, lined with bars and clubs side by side.
• Marina Yacht Club – an open-air venue in Bodrum Marina with restaurants, bars and live music.
• White House – a lounge bar on Bar Street that becomes a dance club at night.

Kemer (Antalya)

Aura Club in the centre of Kemer is the town's best-known club, with international DJs in summer. It is a seasonal venue that opens around the end of April.

İzmir and Alaçatı

• Alsancak – İzmir's bar district around the pedestrian Kıbrıs Şehitleri Street, with live music and a local crowd.
• Zio Beach Club and Spiaggia Grande – beach clubs in Alaçatı on the Çeşme peninsula, with evening events in season.

Tips for a night out in Turkey

• Check that the venue is open. Coastal clubs are seasonal and the Istanbul scene changes quickly; look at the venue's own page or social account on the day.
• Ask about entry and minimum spend. Bosphorus clubs often work with reservations, and prices on the menu are the ones you pay.
• Plan the way back. Use a taxi app or a licensed taxi, and share your location with friends.

Stay connected on a night out

A pocket WiFi you collect at Istanbul Airport connects up to 6 phones on the Turkcell and Türk Telekom networks, so the whole group can find the venue, order a taxi and stay in touch. It works in Istanbul and on the coast; actual speed depends on local mobile coverage. See StayinWifi pocket WiFi rental for prices.

Travelling around the country? Rent a WiFi router in Turkey keeps you online from the airport to your hotel.