This place was terrible for first time visitors ! I was haunted for days after seeing these old buildings and how people live here...

A homely vibe to the town. Start off by walking along the banks of the Bosporus where fisherman are dotted. You will reach the 120 year old Iron Church or also known The Bulgarian Orthodox Church opened on 7 January 2018 after restoration. In the...More

It's a very good residential district with quite a lot of local touch. If you want to hangout in places where Istanbulites spend their time, this is a good district for that.

I stayed in Balat for two days during my trip to Istanbul recently. Overall it is a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood. Moreover it is not as touristy as Taksim Square. However getting access to this area required a combination of metro and buses as the...More

I heard alot about this place and it was really nice. You will enjoy walking around and taking photos. But maybe not for a first time traveler in Istanbul.

Balat is one of the oldest quarters in Istanbul. Once the little Greece of Istanbul, it is now one of the city’s trendy design districts and regaining the international feel of its past. Balat is changing, but in a different way then the rest of...More

We loved that old history and nostalgic streets! Should see there! You can have turkish coffee in cosy and cute cafes