Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
7.9 (1968 reviews)
Mimar Hayrettin Mahallesi Gedikpaşa Caddesi No:60 Beyazıt , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1968 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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Loïc couple fr
10
nous avons passé une très belle semaine de vacances et nous retournerons dans cet hotel sans hésiter
Pros:

Les personnes de l’accueil (spécial dédicace à Sophia !) étaient toutes super sympathiques, offraient de bons conseils et informations. L’arrivée au pied de l’hôtel peut surprendre car la rue est très animée et la façade plutôt banale mais une fois à l'intérieur, le calme règne et l'endroit est très correct et propre. La salle pour le petit déjeuner offre une superbe vue sur la ville. Le personnel qui s'occupe du service est adorable !
A quelques centaines de mètres du Grand Bazar et d'une station de tramway, l’hôtel est en plein centre historique ce qui est très pratique pour découvrir Istanbul.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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QUDAIH couple ps
1
مرهقة
Pros:

مكان الافطار والتراس الموظفة الهولندية صوفيا في قمة اللطافة

Cons:

الموقع في حي شعبي صعب وصول سيارات اليه ضوء الغرفة كان خافت شبه ظلمة الدوش خربان غرفة ضيقة لايوجد خزانة او خزنة.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Mihaela couple md
8
Ședere plăcută pentru raportul de pret
Pros:

Personalul de la recepție a fost amabil si dragut. Camera modernă. Ceainicul de făcut ceai și cafea instant. Am fost cazați la et.4, cu vedere spre mare (chiar dacă fereasta era doar partea de sus a camerei). Mi-a placut că eram aproape de terasa de la et 5. Micul dejun de tip fourchette a fost suficient de variat și gustos. Mi-a plăcut ca poți pur și simplu poți sta la terasă pînă la miezul nopti, să admiri orașul de noapte. Locatie bună, 7 minute pe jos de la tranvai. Lenjerie curată. Chiar dacă am ajuns aproape de ora 12, personalul a fost receptiv si ne-a cazat inainte de ora 14. Per general, as reveni.

Cons:

Lumină din camera juca ca la discotecă. Personalul a spus că vine să fixeze dar așa și a rămas pe durata sejurului. Per general a fost curat dar mobilierul (chiuveta din baie și masa) nu au fost șterse (praf, farmituri).

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
K
Karim Naufal solo_traveller es
3
Good location, terrible facilities
Pros:

The location is good, the facilities, not so much. If it weren’t for kind concierge (Mustapha), who did his best to help, and the kind cleaning lady, I would have left the hotel and given an even lower score.

Cons:

The windows are a joke - when you open them, you’re just facing a wall. But the worst part is the smell coming from the bathroom; it’s unbearable. If it weren’t for the kind staff who changed my room because of it, I would have switched hotels and given an even lower rating.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Aydogdu solo_traveller ro
1
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Dahmani family_with_children fr
1
Pros:

L'équipe a essayé a nous aider pour changer la chambre ,ils étaient serviables

Cons:

La fenêtre de la chambre était fermée par un mur en face.
Il y avait des punaises de lit qui ont piqué ma femme.
Les serviettes étaient sales
Le petit déjeuner était de faible qualité

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
B
Bartosz Lancucki solo_traveller pl
9
Pros:

Location and great breakfast on the top floor with amazing view. Really friendly and helpful staff.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
F
francisco solo_traveller fr
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Tristan solo_traveller fr
4
Personnel très agréable mais pas de fenêtre dans la chambre
Pros:

Parfait emplacement

Cons:

Pas de fenêtre dans la chambre et très mauvaise odeur dans la salle de bain

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Thomas family_with_children de
10
Die Lage des Hotels ist gut und viele Sehenswertes sind zu Fuß erreichbar.
Pros:

Wir wurden herzlich empfangen und waren begeistert, dass die Empfangsdame Sophia sehr gut deutsch spricht und uns viele hilfreiche Infos und Tipps geben konnte. Eine herzensgute Frau
Die Dachterrasse bietet einen unverbauten Blick auf's Wasser und die Stadt. Das ist auch der Ort zum Frühstücken und abends kann man gut den Tag ausklingen lassen.
Das Frühstücksbuffet ist nicht uendlich groß, bietet aber genug Auswahl. Nicht überall hat man so einen Ausblick beim Frühstücken.
Viel Sehenswertes ist zu Fuß erreichbar. Die nächste Straßenbahnstation ist aber auch nur etwa 5 Gehminuten entfernt. Für das öffentliche Netz braucht man eine Touristenkarte, die man an den Stationen aufladen kann. Nur so kommt man durchs "Drehkreuz". Aber zu Details kann Sophia bestens Rat geben. Das gilt auch für alle Fragen zur Stadt.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Paola family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Posizione ottima, consente di muoversi a piedi nella zona centrale. Personale molto accogliente e disponibile

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Beatrice family_with_children fr
10
Vacances géniales en famille à Istambul!
Pros:

Le sens de l'accueil de Mustapha et de Sophia +++++ Ils sont parfaits!
Les chambres sont propres, confortables et d'un excellent rapport qualité prix
La terrasse sur le toi est exceptionnelle, et le fait que l'on puisse en profiter quand on veut est tellement appréciable....
Le quartier est super vivant et est proche du tram et de nombreux monuments!
Vacances en famille super super!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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yassine couple fr
6
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Justina couple ar
10
Pros:

Todo el personal del hotel muy amable, principalmente Mustafa por su hospitalidad y ayuda para resolver cualquier inquietud que teníamos. El desayuno estaba bueno, completo y se sirve en la terraza que tiene una vista muy linda. Nos dejaron entrar antes del horario de check in.

Cons:

La ubicación está buena, pero se encuentra en plena zona comercial. Algunas calles no son tan transitadas y bastante oscuras, pero así y todo nos sentimos muy cómodos.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
J
Joaquim couple es
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Abir couple fr
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

J’ai passer un très bon séjour, accompagné de ma mère. L’hôtel était super bien placé pour faire du shopping et visiter Istanbul. Les chambre sont propre, niveau qualité prix c’est top. Le point le plus fort de cette hôtel est l’équipe. Ils sont très très gentille, à l’écoute. Je recommande l’hôtel à 1000%. On s’est très bien sentis ❤️

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple ch
3
Séjour très décevant, conditions inacceptables pour le prix.
Pros:

Rien de particulier, à part éventuellement la localisation.

Cons:

Chambre insalubre avec présence de moisissures. Très gros problème d’eau : presque pas de pression, impossible de se doucher correctement pendant tout le séjour. Manque d’entretien général et prestations très loin du prix payé. Rapport qualité-prix inacceptable.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Orsolya family_with_children hu
8
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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clb19779 family_with_children ro
10
Pros:

TOTUL. EXCELENT LOCATION. THE LADY AT THE RECEPTION (NIGHT TIME) IS WOW....ANOTHER LEVEL.... OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! SUPER. TKS A LOT!

Cons:

VERY POOR BREAKFEST! WE STAYED 3 DAYS, THE FOOD WAS LOW AND POOR, ALMOST NOTHING....! SLOW IN SERVING! THE LADY WAS NICE BUT UNPREPAIRED FOR THE JOB!!!!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Xinming solo_traveller fr
8
Love the experience overall!
Pros:

I loved the staff, especially Sophia! She was incredibly helpful and made me feel so welcome as a solo traveler in Istanbul. I also really enjoyed the rooftop when the weather was nice - such a lovely spot. Miss it already.

Cons:

Rooms without windows facing outside could benefit from improved lighting. Simply replacing the dim, yellow lights with brighter, cooler lighting would make a big difference; otherwise, the room can feel a bit gloomy during longer stays

2026-04-07 via Nuitee