Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
7.9 (2146 reviews)
Mimar Hayrettin Mahallesi Gedikpaşa Caddesi No:60 Beyazıt , Istanbul , tr

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 2146 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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Salma solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Accueil chaleureux de la part des hôtes. Le petit déjeuner est très bien, plutôt bien situé, et nettoyage des chambres nickel. Bon rapport qualité prix.

Cons:

Une très grosse pente, à prendre en compte pour ceux qui ne sont pas adeptes de marche.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Gulbakhor couple uz
10
Pros:

Everything , especially hosts were so welcoming and kind, Nargiza Opa made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Definitely recommending everyone. Breakfast is so delicious with view looking out the sea

Cons:

No shoes inside

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Violeta family_with_children gr
5
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Tiago extended_group pt
10
Incrível
Pros:

O staff é incrível sempre disposto a ajudar e muito prestável

Cons:

Nada a apontar

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Ionela-Bianca solo_traveller ro
4
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mathew couple ru
10
Pros:

My fiancée and I stayed in the Grand Balyan and we were so charmed. The location of the hotel was ideal, right in the heart of the old city. The breakfast was tasty and abundant. The room was nice. The bed was comfortable and was big enough for all of our luggage and for us to relax at the end of a day of exploring. The absolute best aspect of the hotel was the staff. Miss Sophia made us feel welcome immediately and was so kind and interested in our experiences and made it impossible not to love Istanbul. Just Miss Sophia’s hospitality made everything worth it. Я тоже бы хотел отметить русскоговорящие сотрудники отеля. Мисс Сузанна и Мисс Наргиз тоже делали все возможное чтобы мы чувствовали себя дома. I would recommend ANYONE to stay at this hotel. The staff alone make this in my opinion the best hotel in Istanbul.

Cons:

There is nothing that I didn’t like in this hotel. I had a perfect stay.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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kostadinov solo_traveller bg
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Azam solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Overall I had a very good experience. Specially Sophia was a really nice and helpful lady. She was so kind and helpful to me.

Cons:

Needs a bit of improvement on the breakfast side. Breakfast was ok but it needs little bit more items to add.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple it
6
Buono ma secondo me possono migliorare su diversi punti
Pros:

cordialità e accoglienza dello staff.

Cons:

Colazione un po’ povera, più concentrati sul salato e poco sul dolce, ma comunque buona.
Il letto era scomodo e appena ti muovevi faceva parecchio rumore, avevamo poi una perdita di acqua dal soffitto (zona bagno della camera di sopra).

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nosheen solo_traveller gb
10
We loved our stay at the grand Balyan. Sofia was amazing and very attentive to our needs. We would definitely reccomend
Pros:

The property is close by to all main attractions. Very very good location. The receptionist Sofia is an asset to the hotel. Most amazing staff member I have ever dealt with.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Kristina solo_traveller ru
5
Pros:

Not the best hotel choice.
I needed a budget room for one night, preferably in the center of Istanbul.
I arrived late at night, and luckily, the shuttle dropped me right at the hotel's doorstep. The first downside was the steps at the entrance; they were quite steep, and I had a hard time climbing up with my suitcase (despite my fitness level). The hotel's biggest (and probably only) plus was the reception staff; they were very friendly and ready to help you with any questions.
I was given a small room, as I'd booked. I didn't have high expectations, but... I wasn't even sure whether to undress for bed: the bed linen, although clean (I hoped), was all in dark spools, making it feel like I was sleeping on dirty sandpaper. There was a lot of hair on the bathroom floor, clearly not mine.
Breakfast was served on the top-floor terrace, with a beautiful view (probably even more so in warm weather without dirty windows), but the breakfast itself was very basic, with only instant coffee available.
Another plus is the proximity to all the central attractions.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Bukanova couple de
3
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
B
Barnokhon solo_traveller se
1
Cons:

Ужасно

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
M
Milena couple es
7
Bien
Pros:

La ubicación es muy buena, cerca del Gran bazar y del puerto.

Cons:

La habitación nuestra ( 503) no me gustó nada. Pequeña para 2 personas, la ventana arriba daba a un tejado sucio y la ducha no funcionaba bien, agua caliente sin fuerza.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Javier Horacio couple co
7
Estuvimos bien desayuno a tiempo y las personas del hotel muy amables
Pros:

Está muy bien ubicado y las personas son muy atentas y amables

Cons:

La cama pegada a la pared

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Sofia solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal, me hicieron sentir como en casa.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Gahramanlı solo_traveller az
5
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Tomiris extended_group kz
10
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay here! Rooms are clean and spacious, staff is very friendly and welcoming. Felt like home! Location of the hotel is very convenient, close to main touristic places and public transport stations (both trains and bus). Highly recommend booking this hotel!

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Ajruli family_with_children it
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
Макс couple kg
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee