Located a 15-minute walk from Blue Mosque, Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant offers 3-star accommodations in Istanbul and features a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The property is around a 16-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque, 0.8 miles from Spice Bazaar and 2.1 miles from Topkapi Palace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms come with a balcony and others also have city views. At the hotel the rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or halal breakfast is available every morning at the property. At Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant you'll find a restaurant serving American, British and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Basilica Cistern, Column of Constantine and Hagia Sophia. The nearest airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 24 miles from Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal, Kosher, Buffet


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.5
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  • Nikolay
    Russia Russia
    Excellent staff, especially Sofia. Thanks to her help my stay was fantastic. Amenities are clean and functional. The location is good.
  • Simona
    Romania Romania
    The staff, they were so friendly. Always smilling, providing information about the attractions and answering all the questions. Very helpful. We've got the room cleaned with new towels supply.
  • Badran
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    the location put us in a lovely historic place ,,you can see bayzaid ,ayasofia and grand bazar . the team there is very lovely and wonderful .. thanks a lot for Sofia lovely wise kind lady and very helpful , also i like to thank kamosh ( she gives...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Grand Balyan Cafe & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • British • French • Italian • Mediterranean • Turkish • Australian • German • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 13 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 4 per child, per night
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 13 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant

  • Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant is 2,300 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Quad

  • The prices at Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Themed dinners
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant has 1 restaurant:

    • Grand Balyan Cafe & Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Grand Balyan Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Kosher
    • Buffet