Travelers find themselves in the heart of Istanbul's energy during the day, returning to a comfortable haven with staff who anticipate their every need.
Just steps from Istiklal Avenue, Hotel Balo welcomes visitors with a rooftop terrace for city views. Guests enjoy dry cleaning, WiFi, and mingling at the manager's reception or relaxing with drinks at the bar.
Located in Taksim, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Hotel Balo is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kadıköy Port and Ataköy Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Volkswagen Arena. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Huseyinaga Mahallesi Topcekenler 22, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34440
What's nearby
Istiklal Avenue
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pera Palace Hotel
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Taksim Square
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Nevizade Street
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Demiroren Istiklal
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Taksim Station
9 min walk
Beyoglu Station
13 min walk
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
58 min drive
Restaurants
Bubble Pub
1 min walk
Gizli Bahçe
1 min walk
Shaker Club
1 min walk
Ehlitat Lokantası
1 min walk
Club Cazibe
1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Balo
Hotel near Taksim Square
Near Istiklal Avenue and Galataport, Hotel Balo provides a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and luggage storage
A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Meeting rooms, a lift and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Balo boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: TRY 15 per person
A bar/lounge
Free daily manager's reception
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
4 floors
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 January and 31 December.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately TRY 15 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Balo Istanbul
Hotel Balo
Hotel Balo Istanbul
Hotel Balo Hotel
Hotel Balo Istanbul
Hotel Balo Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Balo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hotel Balo?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Balo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Balo?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Hotel Balo located?
Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square. Galata Tower and Galataport are also within 1 mile (2 km). Taksim Station is 9 minutes by foot and Tophane Station is 13 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Balo Reviews
6.0
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6.4
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
6.8
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 41 reviews
10 - Excellent
7
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 41 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 41 reviews
2 - Terrible
12
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
28 Nov 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel n'est pas digne de son nom
Décevant par rapport au prix de la nuitée les photos publicitaires n'ont rien à voir avec la réalité , le restaurant est fermé .
Pas d'accès pou les handicapées
La chambre 101 a des fenêtres qui donnent directement sur un restaurant voisin impossible de les ouvrire le rideau doit rester fermé.
A ne pas conseillé.
Sık sık İstanbul'a seyahat eden ve özellikle lokasyon olarak Taksim,İstiklal, Beyoğlu,Galata hattını genel olarak tercih eden birisi olarak; rezervasyonlarımı gönül rahatlığıyla yaptığım, her defasında memnuniyetle ayrıldığım, hatta o güzergahta rezervasyon yaptığım tek adres olan bir otel.. Güler yüzlü personeli ile buluştuğum her yeni konaklamamda birbirimizi ismen de tanır hale gelmiş olmak memnuniyet verici...
Es gab kostenloses Wlan und das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ebenfalls war die Lage des Hotels sehr zentral, sodass man sehr schnell von A nach B kam.
Bu fiyata verilebilecek en guzel hizmet daha ne bekliyor insanlar anlamiyorum sicak su internet isinma gayet iyi, muhit hemen istiklal caddesinin alt sokaginda ve gayet tekin bir yerde
Har aldrig oplevet et mere ulækkert hotel som dette
Mohammed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
6 Oct 2018
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
good size room, just if you wanna sleep at night on weekend dont count on it, disco or some concert venue was behind our room wall...and staff not too much helpful
Excellent location, 5 minutes walk from both conference venue and Taksim Square. Room had WiFi, AirCon, good bathroom, very clean. No breakfast but breakfast at nearby Ada Cafe highly recommended. The only drawback was next door nightclub, very loud music to 3 am. But I had no difficulty sleeping.
الفندق سئ مش عارف كيف يقال عليه 3 نجوم ولا يساوي نجمة واحدة.رائحة الدخان تملأ المكان.وصوت المقاهي والنوادي الليلية مرتفعة ليلا.لا يوجد تنظيف للغرف خلال فترة إقامة 3 ليالي.والتليفزيون لا يعمل وابلغتهم مرتين ولا مبالاه.هو المكان يعتبر مميز لقربه من تقسيم والاستقلال . لكن لا انصح به خاصة للعائلات
It was just 1 Room for 6 Person and the room was very small and no one had enough space to feel comfortable. It wasn't even clean there. Furthermore you couldn't sleep because of the music of the clubs at night.
room is clean. smell is nice, it is compact but enough for use. near to the center of city. only you may recognize sounds of Disco musics due to surrounding cafee bars.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Martínez, Mexico City
29 Sep 2015
Liked: Staff & service
Balo Hotel, location location.
I stayed at Balo Hotel for 6 nights. The hotel is centrally located near Taksim Square, Istiklal Avenue, Galata Museum and public transportation like the ferry and subway. The staff are polite and accommodating, specially Adam, and the rooms are functional and most feature a mini fridge. This place would not be your best choice if you are a light sleeper and mind the noise as there are many bars and discos around and you will no doubt hear them even if you don't want to.
Other than that, it's good value for money and it makes a great spot to explore Istanbul and its many allures.
Unfreundlicher Empfang,Badezimmmer wie im Mittelalter,man duscht in den gesamten Raum, so das alles mit Wasser überflutet ist,keine Zimmmerreinigung und Keine frische Handtücher drei Tage lang
It is a good hotel, with good rooms, good breakfast, and good location. The only problem is the loud music, that goes on until 5am. If you want to go out partying this is the place to be, but if your looking for a quiet nights sleep look elsewhere.