Popular places to visit
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Blue Mosque
Find out about the history of Blue Mosque, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is a popular museum in Istanbul with a story of its own. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Galata Tower
You can learn more about the history of Istanbul when you visit a top site such as Galata Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.
Grand Bazaar
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Grand Bazaar, a popular shopping spot in Istanbul. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace is a popular museum in Istanbul with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Balat
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Excellent hotel and great courteous service. My only peeve is that though it is a nice area but at 3/4 of a kilometer away from shopping areas.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
Good location , clean rooms & helpful staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
InterContinental Istanbul by IHG
Best Front desk staff, Ali, Denis, Mohamed , Barak all amazing professionals, service at Breakfast outstanding, only issue food is tooooo expensive at Hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Marmara Taksim
Super friendly attentive staff. Huge breakfast. I would definitely come again!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Titanic City Taksim
Great service and hospitality
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Everyone was really friendly , the cleaning lady if awesome , great breakfast , really close to everything , the restaurant in front was great too , everything was awesome
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balat
Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Grand Bazaar is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.
Balat Travel Guide
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- Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
- Phanar Greek Orthodox College
- Greek Othodox Patriarchate
- Hatice Sultan Mosque
- Church of St Mary of the Mongols
- Greek Lycée of the Fener
- Fethiye Museum
- Taksim Square
- Hagia Sophia
- Galata Tower
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Sultanahmet Square
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Galataport
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Bağdat Avenue
- Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center
- Vadistanbul AVM
- Florya Beach
- Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
- Kadıköy Port
- Ciragan Palace
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Istanbul Expo Center
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