FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

No. Boulder Istanbul is open to our members and the public without a reservation during our business hours. You do not need to make a reservation in advance to enter our venue.

However, if you would like to participate in our lessons, please contact us via WhatsApp to arrange your appointment.

OUR WORKING HOURS:

Weekdays 12.00 - 22.00

Weekend 12.00 - 20.00

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First of all, welcome to Boulder Istanbul! If you are 18 years of age or older, you can come and start climbing whenever we are open, without any lessons.

Check out our rules for under 18:

https://www.boulderistanbul.com/en/cocuklar-ve-gencler#cocuk-ve-genc-kurallar

After signing your consent form at the entrance, our staff will give you a complimentary short introduction. This is done to ensure you climb safely and to provide information about our climbing walls.

If you are new to climbing and intend to do this sport regularly, we recommend that you take advantage of our lessons on your first visit. Our programs will help you learn the basic techniques of climbing and progress safely.

Check out our training programs:

https://www.boulderistanbul.com/en/egitim

Yes, you can bring your children to Boulder Istanbul. However, there are some restrictions and requirements for participants under the age of 15. We have regular education programs for your children in this age group.

Check out our rules for under 18:

https://www.boulderistanbul.com/en/cocuklar-ve-gencler#cocuk-ve-genc-kurallar

All participants between the ages of 15 and 18 must take an assessment lesson with our instructors. In this lesson, your child's climbing level is assessed and the basic information needed to ensure their safety is given.

Please note that you must book these trainings in advance.

More info:

https://www.boulderistanbul.com/en/cocuklar-ve-gencler

If you have climbing experience but haven't received any training yet, we recommend Boulder Istanbul's Private Lesson. This program, which offers one-on-one training with one of our trainers, is prepared specifically for you. It focuses on your level, goals and weak points, allowing you to get maximum efficiency from your climbing experience.

Check out our training programs:

https://www.boulderistanbul.com/en/egitim

You can bring your own climbing shoes and chalk bag or rent them from us.

Climbing shoes fit your feet tightly and have plenty of rubber to help you stick to the wall. Barefoot climbing or climbing with shoes other than climbing shoes isn’t allowed. A clean pair of slippers might come in handy to wear inside the gym during your visit.

Until you purchase your own climbing shoes, you will have to rent shoes from our gym every time you come and climb. There is a discount on rental shoe fee for members.

Climbing shoes fit your feet tightly and have plenty of rubber to help you stick to the wall. Barefoot climbing or climbing with shoes other than climbing shoes isn’t allowed.

We are so glad you asked! As fun as bouldering is, a bouldering gym is not a playground, and a simple lapse in awareness could lead to injury for you or another climber. For this reason, we have some strict rules in our gym.

You can read our gym rules here.

We suggest wearing stretchy or loose-fitting clothes that you’re comfortable moving in. You might find yourself trying to put your foot above your head, so wear something that allows you to stretch. We recommend you avoid loose trouser legs so that they don’t hinder you. If you plan on renting shoes, please wear a pair of thin socks.

We have a small area in front our gym where you can park your bike or motorcycle. There is also a paid parking lot down the street from our salon.

Yes! We also have a proper ventilation system that works at intervals.

No, there is no shower at Boulder Istanbul.

However, you can visit the Aziziye Hamam located right next to us if you're up for an experience. It is an ideal option to both relieve fatigue after climbing and get clean!