What's Balat Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Balat. Take time to see places like Phanar Greek Orthodox College and Bulgarian St. Stephen Church while you're here. Galata Tower and The Egyptian Bazaar are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Balat?

We have 22 accommodations in the neighborhood. Some of the top places to stay in Balat:

Balat Residence

City-center apartment

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Balat Home

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk

Deluxe Triple Room in Laleli ( Rental 8104756 )

City-center apartment

• • Free in-room WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center

How to Get to Balat

Balat is located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the heart of Istanbul.

Flying to:

• • Istanbul (IST), 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Balat
• • Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Balat

Things to See and Do in and around Balat

What to See in Balat

• • Phanar Greek Orthodox College
• • Bulgarian St. Stephen Church

Things to Do near Balat:

• • The Egyptian Bazaar (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
• • Grand Bazaar (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)
• • Hagia Sophia (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
• • Pera Museum (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
• • Istiklal Avenue (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Istanbul?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 70°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 43°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, February (average 4 inches of rainfall)