A guided exploration app for Istanbul's famous street cats. Curated walking routes, probability-scored hotspots, a community sighting feed, and your own Cat Passport.
Multi-stop curated routes through cat-rich neighborhoods
Probability-scored hotspots with best visit time windows
Verified sighting reports with photos and neighborhood filters
Earn badges by completing routes and reporting sightings
From curated routes to real-time weather context — every feature is built around respectful discovery.
Curated multi-stop routes through Istanbul's most cat-populated neighborhoods — Karaköy, Balat, Cihangir, Sultanahmet, Beşiktaş and more. Each route is designed around areas where cats are most likely to be found.
Browse probability-scored cat hotspots with best visit time windows, community tips, and photo context. Each hotspot shows whether it's currently in peak cat hours.
Turn on location and the app instantly surfaces the closest route and most relevant hotspots for where you are right now. No setup required.
See what other visitors spotted today. Filter by neighborhood, time window, and cat tag — friendly, shy, sleeping, kitten. Add your own sightings with a photo and short note.
Real-time Istanbul weather mapped to cat activity likelihood — so you know whether it's a good day to head out before you even leave your hotel.
Save routes and hotspot data before you leave. No signal needed on the walk itself — perfect for exploring the winding streets of Balat or Cihangir.
Istanbul doesn't just have cats.
It has a cat culture.
With an estimated 125,000 street cats calling the city home, Istanbul's relationship with its cats is one of the most beloved urban phenomena in the world. Locals feed them, tourists seek them out, and entire neighborhoods have become famous for their feline residents.
Meowstanbul turns this living culture into a structured, respectful exploration experience — guiding you through cat-rich streets with curated walks, hotspot data, and a community of fellow cat lovers sharing what they've found today.
Not a tracker. A discovery tool.Each neighborhood has its own character — and its own resident cat personalities.
Earn badges as you explore Istanbul's cat-rich streets. Complete walking routes, report sightings, and save your favourite spots to build your personal Cat Passport — a record of your unique Istanbul cat trail.
Start Your PassportComplete your first walking route
Submit your first cat sighting
Visit 5 different neighborhoods
Spot a cat before 8 AM
Complete all Istanbul routes
Report 25 friendly sightings
Up and running in seconds — no account needed.
Free on the App Store. No registration required — just open and go.
Browse curated walks near you or explore the hotspot map for the best current spots.
Follow the route at your own pace. Check peak hours and weather context before you leave.
Snap a photo, add a tag, and contribute to the community feed. Earn badges for your Cat Passport.
Download Meowstanbul and start your first walk today. Free, offline-ready, and bilingual.
Download on the App StoreFree · iOS · Age 4+ · No account required
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