Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
7.9 (2183 reviews)
Mimar Hayrettin Mahallesi Gedikpaşa Caddesi No:60 Beyazıt , Istanbul , TR
+90 538 031 33 44

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Room size complaints
Food quality inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
7.11
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but some hinted at issues, leading to a modest score.
Service
8.58
Most reviews praised the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
8.62
Location received positive mentions for convenience and access.
Room Quality
7.57
Rooms are described as small but generally clean, with some minor complaints about conditions.
Amenities
7.6
Guests noted basic amenities with some positive aspects but also some dissatisfaction.
Value for Money
8.06
Many guests felt they received good value for the price, especially with positive service.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Breakfast was praised overall, but there were some complaints about quality.
Overall Experience
8.08
Most guests reported a satisfactory experience, balancing pros and cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:16

Property Description

Central Location near Historic Landmarks
Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant, just 1.3 km from the Blue Mosque, offers a convenient stay close to Istanbul's iconic attractions like the Suleymaniye Mosque and Spice Bazaar.

Comfortable Rooms with City Views
Experience a cozy stay in air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even boast balconies with stunning city views.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a delicious buffet, continental, or halal breakfast at the hotel's restaurant offering a variety of cuisines including American, British, and French. Special dietary requests are also catered to with vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal options available.

Book your stay at Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant for a memorable experience in Istanbul.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2183 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.11
Service: 8.58
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.08
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maliqi • couple • al
10
Pros:

Colazione era bouno e la posizione era super .

Cons:

Era tuto aposto

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rocio • couple • cr
6
Pros:

Buena ubicación

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Carolina Beatriz • solo_traveller • ar
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • es
7
Buena relación calidad-precio
Pros:

Lo mejor fue la ubicación ya que está muy cerca de los sitios más icónicos de Estambul: Mezquita Azul, Santa Sofía, Cisterna y Palacio de Topkapi. El personal era bastante amable.

Cons:

No limpiaban la habitación, y nos cambiaron las toallas pero porque lo pedí que sino tampoco. La habitación es muy pequeña pero para el precio no se puede pedir mucho más, además no es incómoda la cama. El desayuno no está mal pero se agradecería algo más de variedad.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • de
2
Cannot recommend
Pros:

Nice personnel

Cons:

There were ant in the bathroom. They gave us another room. There was no window, lots of light in the night and we heard the music of the reception during the night

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • fr
4
A nota do booking não condiz com a nossa experiência.
Pros:

Atendimento da Sofia.

Cons:

O café da manhã nitidamente sem carinho e cuidado com os hóspedes, e funcionários desmotivados em estar ali.
Cama ruidosa.
Iluminação do corredor diretamente na cama do (403).
Muito barulho durante a noite.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • couple • pl
8
Bardzo przyjemny
Pros:

Przede wszystkim bardzo uprzejmy i pomocny personel. Dodatkowa poduszka, koc czy kołdra żaden problem. Na recepcji bez problemu można też załatwić wycieczki fakultatywne. Kierowca odbiera cię hotelu zabiera na atrakcje (my wybraliśmy rejs po Bosforze) i potem przywozi do hotelu.
Pokoje całkiem fajne, szukając noclegu i kierując się ceną nie mogę wymagać za to ile zapłaciłam nie wiadomo czego ;) także stosunek jakości do ceny bardzo ok. Trochę denerwowało nas ciśnienie wody no trzeba mieć trochę cierpliwości ;)
Śniadanka ok.
Bardzo duży plus za przepiękny widok z tarasu. Bardzo miło zaczyna się takim widokiem dzień przy śniadaniu a na koniec dnia można obejrzeć przepiękny zachód słońca. Lokalizacja też bardzo na plus, przyjemny 20-min spacerek do błękitnego meczetu, Haga sophi

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Hassan • family_with_children • ch
6
Ich kann weiter empfehlen .
Pros:

Die Lage war gut. Ausserdem war das Frühstück sehr gut und gute Aussicht.

Cons:

Die Betten waren unbequem.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Haris • solo_traveller • pk
1
Do Not book. Pathetic overall
Pros:

The old lady server at the breakfast was always rude. Room was NOT cleaned at all. Bedsheets were never changed on our 5 night stay.
There was no water running in taps and the flush would stop working randomly

Cons:

I wouldn’t recommend this hotel no matter how much budget travelling you are.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Milana • couple • dk
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mahzah Binti • couple • my
6
i just love the location
Pros:

near to the main attractions

Cons:

5 nights stay without room service! no cleaning service! i only got new towel on the last night stay !!! and no slippers in the room

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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SHEKAR • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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munawar • solo_traveller • gb
9
Perfect for a stay in Istanbul
Pros:

The location is perfect, most of the historical landmarks are within walking distance, the tram is close.
The staff is lovely and accommodating.
The breakfast was delicious.
The rooms are comfortable.

Cons:

Everything was good, just a bit on the noisier side but perfect otherwise.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Yerzat • couple • kz
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Raducu Constantin • solo_traveller • de
2
Pros:

Peisajul din restaurant

Cons:

Camera foarte mica fara geam, mizerie, baia foarte mica si murdara cu miros de canalizare la camera 402. Mic dejun oribil, nu gaseai ceva comestibil, cafeaua trebuia sa o prepari singur , cea mai proasta cafea pe care am băut-o.Amplasare in apropierea bazarului, DAR foarte greu accesibil cu masina!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Vasile-Iosif • couple • ro
7
Pros:

Personalul foarte amabil, foarte comunicativ. Curatenia in hotel foarte buna, amplasarea aproape de punctele de interes turistice. Restaurantul are un personal foarte amabil dar oferta culinara este foarte restransa.

Cons:

Marimea camerei, geamul acoperit de o alta cladire foarte apropiata, imposibil sa aerisesti. Cel putin asa era la camera primita. Hotelul are si camere care nu sunt afectate de acest neajuns. Nu cred ca apare acest aspect in descrierea din pagina rezervarii.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Anton Morokov • solo_traveller • ru
7
Бюджетный отель, со своими плюсами и минусами.
Pros:

Месторасположение отеля и вид с террасы отличный. Дружелюбный и приветливый персонал.

Cons:

Шум с верхнего этажа в вечернее время (какие то ремонтные работы, но не понятно почему их нельзя делать днем и не беспокоить гостей). Очень простые завтраки, только растворимый кофе (молотого нет). Очень маленькая ванная комната, для больших людей вообще нет места развернуться. На террасе не хватает навеса, чтобы днем не было жарко, а в дождливую погоду - не мокро. На пару дней было бы норм, но на долго не стал бы бронировать.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Isaac • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. The view from the top is exceptional.

Cons:

Lots of noise coming from above.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marta • family_with_children • es
6
Muy céntrico, pero muy mal desyuno
Pros:

Excelente ubicación

Cons:

El desayuno malo y pobre

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ahlam • solo_traveller • fr
1
Un bon emplacement, mais une expérience très décevante
Pros:

L’emplacement est parfait pour les visites

Cons:

Mon séjour a été marqué par plusieurs problèmes : chambre peu propre avec des insectes et des taches sur les coussins, fuite d’eau au plafond, absence d’eau chaude, isolation phonique inexistante et petit-déjeuner très pauvre.

Une coupure d’électricité m’a également privé d’Internet et m’a empêché de recharger mon téléphone.

À cause des insectes, j’ai demandé à changer de chambre et j’ai dû attendre jusqu’à 22h. Deux nuits plus tard, on m’a demandé de retourner dans ma chambre initiale, ce qui m’a obligé à déplacer à nouveau toutes mes affaires.

Malgré son bon emplacement, les nombreux problèmes rencontrés ont rendu mon séjour très décevant.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee