For old connaisseurs of Istanbul and Aksaray
[QUOTE=George 6969; 1479598]I had been to Aksary several times in the last months despite all warnings. I never felt really unsafe on the streets even they are not clean or well iluminated. Tried Cocktail Nightclub, I think differently spelled (Coktyl?) , which I like on my first visit. The last visits are as unproductive like the ones to Baccardi. The waiter greets you, as you have been together in the army for at least two years. You sit on a table and get overpriced drinks and once you approach a girl the bill is getting higher. Left with 140 TL on the bill and alone.
The best place for me is Balance close to City Hotel or old Seranda. You pay 50 TL entrance fee, are guided to a table and the first drink you order is included. You can sit and watch the people without being herassed and no waiter is bothering you every 5 minutes to buy a new drink. 90% plus are local people.
In the Disco are 20-40 girls mainly from Romania and the Ukraine. The action starts 23. 30. The negotiation are only allowed to be taken place on the dancefloor. You go there and talk to them. It is funny for foreigners like me, but it works. The majority of the girls are definately not models but ok more on the older side. 30 and above.
The price is 300 TL for 2 hours. I took a girl from Ukraine with me to my hotel at Taksim which was no problem. My friend wanted to go to a local hotel recommanded by the girl and had problems, because they wanted to force him to go to a place he don t know. So be a little careful. I think they wanted to get some extra tips from them bringing customers there. In the old times you go to City Hotel, pay 80TL for the room. 10TL tip and everyone happy. As a result I can recommand Balance, but of course not to be compared with similiar places in Eastern Europe or Russia. If you want to put it critical one can say, it is a cheap and not very classy version of Nightflight in Moscow but without a real alternative in Istanbull at least a one I know[/QUOTE]I was in Istanbul 7 years ago. Ages ago. I have such a good memory of Aksaray. This is my last report from Istanbul (2007) :
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I understand from all recent posts that it is not so good as I remember. Desertified.
I will go back to Istanbul in 2-3 months. What happened to Gold Can, Big Pub, Irmak? They were my havens. What can I do now? :mad:
I welcome any good hint, included PMs from old members. Thank you in advance.... (I wait hoping and crossing fingers)
Hours might not be enough for anything
[QUOTE=JovanBgd; 1527901]Thanks Boater Boy for your help. I decided to listen to yours and Iceberg's advice.
So I want be mongering for those 6 hours that I am in Istambul. Instead, I'll just go and visit Hagia Sophia and grab a Turkish doner someplace. I would prefer to get laid but I am old and mature enough to realize that it's virtually impossible in Istambul. Too bad, it's such a big city![/QUOTE]Depending what time you are arriving in Istanbul you might not have enough time to visit Hagia Sophia either. Traffic in Istanbul is insane depending on the time you are planning. Even if it isn't rush hour you might have a hard time to go see some sites. Hagia Sophia is located in Sultanahmet area, that is one of the more congested places in the city.
PM me with your flight arrival times and maybe I can give you a more detailed suggestion.