Balat Holiday Deals

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Holidays in Balat

"I regret doing all that travelling," said no one ever. So pull out your passport and get set to experience it all over again in Balat, Istanbul! This popular city is home to around 11,200,000 people and lures plenty of curious visitors each year. To get to Balat from the centre of Istanbul, you'll need to make your way northwest for 2 kilometres. From Ataturk International Airport, it's a commute of 12 kilometres to the northeast.

Balat is a magnet for sightseers. A range of the city's top attractions are scattered near this unique neighbourhood, including the Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome. You should also be sure to pay a visit to the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. For a different perspective on the city, head to Istanbul City Center and Golden Horn, nearby neighbourhoods just waiting to be discovered.

Balat is right nearby Basilica Cistern, an iconic attraction that attracts travellers from around the world. It's located just 3 kilometres to the southeast.

If you're up for touring a few of the highlights in central Istanbul, make your way to Galata Tower and Bosphorus Bridge. Alternatively, have a look around Dolmabahce Palace and Spice Bazaar.

Cicek Pasaji, Istanbul Jumping, The Club and Bomontiada are ideal for those travelling without children.

Deepen your understanding of the region at the Gallery Apel, the Sanatorium Gallery, the Akbank Culture and Arts Centre and the Kasa Gallery. These cultural attractions are sure to impress.

Take some time out while you check out the stimulating art collections on display at the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, the Pera Museum, the Mosaic Museum and the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. Afterwards, why not hit up a local café and muse over your time there?

Take a look into the glass cabinets and discover the objects on display as you walk through the fascinating collections of Florence Nightingale Museum, the Museum of Innocence, the Istanbul Military Museum and the Rahmi M Koc Museum.

One of the measures of an excellent show is often how powerful the applause is when the curtains go down. Come and join in the cheers at Nardis Jazz Club, Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall, Garaj Istanbul and Istanbul Jazz Center.

Finding kid-friendly amusements can be a priority when planning a family holiday. Don't miss TurkuaZoo, Corkulu Ali Pasa Medresesi, the Atatürk Library and the Madame Tussauds Istanbul.

Children can’t spend all day confined to a hotel room. Show them a fun time and take them to one or two of the area's fun-filled attractions. They can choose from Miniaturk, Vialand, the Speed Go-kart and Babalu Park.

Piyer Loti, Sultans Trail and Pierre Loti Tepesi are top spots for nature enthusiasts to spend time outdoors.

Pack a tasty picnic and invite a few friends down to have a chat in one of the relaxing urban parks nearby. Your options include Taksim Gezi Park, Gulhane Park, Yildiz Park and Macka Park.

A holiday is the ideal opportunity to hit up the shops and grab a few souvenirs. Don't forget to take a look at Grand Bazaar, Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre, Forum Istanbul and Kumkapi Fish Market!

Learn some lessons from the past at a few of the area's time-weathered sites, such as Taksim Square, the Cagaloglu Hamami, the Istanbul Archaeology Museum and Maiden's Tower.

Discover the region's spiritual side at the Suleymaniye Mosque, Chora Church, Church of St. George and the Rustem Pasha Mosque. These sites are worth visiting whether you're a religious person or not.

Deck yourself out in red and yellow and join the masses of zealous soccer fans with an undying love for the Galatasaray. All of the action goes down at Turk Telekom Arena, just a quick commute from Balat.

Hotels in Balat

If you'd rather spend cash on experiences than on accommodations, the Lion Hotel and the Taksim Premium Hotel are two places you should take a look at. Or would you rather spend your time in more luxurious surrounds? Prepare to be treated like royalty at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus or the Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul.

Whatever else you're planning on doing, you won't want to miss the Hagia Sophia. To make sure that you get the full experience with this well-known attraction, why not stay close by? The Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is around 0.2 kilometres away, while the GLK PREMIER Acropol Suites & Spa is 0.3 kilometres away.