Balcova Travel Guide
Izmir
Popular places to visit
Kordonboyu
Explore the great outdoors at Kordonboyu, a lovely green space in Izmir City Centre. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Kemeralti Market
During your trip to Izmir, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kemeralti Market. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Smyrna
After visiting Smyrna, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Izmir. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Basmane Square
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by Basmane Square. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
İzmir Clock Tower
You can learn about the history of Izmir when you stop by İzmir Clock Tower. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Izmir Port
Explore the waterfront in Izmir with a trip to Izmir Port. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Top hotels in Balcova
Wyndham Grand Izmir Ozdilek Thermal & Spa
I appreciated having access to the thermal pool and swimming pool. I enjoyed the view of both mountain and sea.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Balcova Thermal Hotel
The bathroom carried a terrible smell. The piping must’ve been bad.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark
Everything is good but the AC simply doesn’t cool down the rooms. I prefer to sleep at 20 degrees and even though it is winter time, the room was at 24 degrees after the ac worked whole night. This is not my first time in here, this is always the case.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Izmir
Old looking but good.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
This hotel deserves better management! *we came to hotel by car from another city, we found the entrance of the building by navigation, it was during the rush hours and finally when we came, we saw a big construction area written that "sorry we are renewing our lobby area"! so then what? there is ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Kaya Izmir Thermal And Convention
Quite, clean, people were very helpful, Indoor pool was closed during our one week staying, just the outside pool was open and outside was cold temperature. The pool opens at 11 am, it was very late for early birds. They need to change opening hours to earlier time, like 7 am. We couldn’t find any ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balcova
Üçkuyular Mahallesi
When in Üçkuyular Mahallesi, you can plan a visit to Istinye Park and Topolino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Güzelyalı Mahallesi
If you're spending some time in Güzelyalı Mahallesi, Guzelyali Kultur Merkezi and Izmir Ataturk Genclik Merkezi are top sights worth seeing.
Karabağlar
When in Karabağlar and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Balcova Cable Car or Istinye Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Uckuyular Fahrettin Altay Station or Poligon Station.
Narlidere
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Narlidere. You might want to make time for a stop at Narlidere Olympic Swimming Pool or Tarla Faresi Tiyatrosu.
Konak
Travellers choose Konak for its beautiful seaside views. Hop aboard the metro at Konak Station or Cankaya Station and check out top sights like İzmir Clock Tower.
Izmir City Centre
Consider exploring the seaside views in Izmir City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Kulturpark is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hilal Station or Cankaya Station to see more of the area.
