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Property grounds
Dining
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Plasma TV

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Huseyinaga Mahallesi Topcekenler 22, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34440
  • Place, Nevizade Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room (Single Use)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Taksim, Hotel Balo is adjacent to Istiklal Avenue and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Taksim Square. This 13-room, 3.5-star hotel has 24-hour room service along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Nevizade Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taksim Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Acibadem Taksim Hospital - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 9 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubble Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gizli Bahçe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shaker Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ehlitat Lokantası - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club Cazibe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Balo

Guests of Hotel Balo enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and plasma TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, bidets, and slippers. Minibars, free newspapers, and ceiling fans are also available. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and December 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 15 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at Hotel Balo.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Hotel Balo?

This hotel is situated in Taksim within a 10-minute walk of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. You'll also find Galata Tower and Bosphorus less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Balo?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Hotel Balo include a casino?

No, Hotel Balo doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Balo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Balo?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include 24-hour room service, a minibar, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Balo?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Balo have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Balo offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Balo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Balo.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Balo?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hotel Balo?

The closest major airport to Hotel Balo is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 26.6 mi away (58 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 24.3 mi away (41-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Balo?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Hotel Balo that offer a balcony.

Hotel Balo Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 41 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abdulrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Sam, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy area specially in weekends , if you want to sleep in the night well, don't go ther!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rubbish taking extra money loud facilities around disco not recommended at all was a big mistake we stayed for 12 days and it was cleaned once
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst room condition, no cleanliness, no proper blanket, no hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
good size room, just if you wanna sleep at night on weekend dont count on it, disco or some concert venue was behind our room wall...and staff not too much helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Colchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel for a conference in Istanbul

Excellent location, 5 minutes walk from both conference venue and Taksim Square. Room had WiFi, AirCon, good bathroom, very clean. No breakfast but breakfast at nearby Ada Cafe highly recommended. The only drawback was next door nightclub, very loud music to 3 am. But I had no difficulty sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

YILDIRIM

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Khaled

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

لا يناسب العائلات

الفندق سئ مش عارف كيف يقال عليه 3 نجوم ولا يساوي نجمة واحدة.رائحة الدخان تملأ المكان.وصوت المقاهي والنوادي الليلية مرتفعة ليلا.لا يوجد تنظيف للغرف خلال فترة إقامة 3 ليالي.والتليفزيون لا يعمل وابلغتهم مرتين ولا مبالاه.هو المكان يعتبر مميز لقربه من تقسيم والاستقلال . لكن لا انصح به خاصة للعائلات
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed, Istanbul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible experience

Beds are dirty and full of hair. Room dusty. AC not working, dirty lenin, filthy towels. The neighborhood is not safe!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel for all day out of hotel travelers

room is clean. smell is nice, it is compact but enough for use. near to the center of city. only you may recognize sounds of Disco musics due to surrounding cafee bars.

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Service

It is a good hotel, with good rooms, good breakfast, and good location. The only problem is the loud music, that goes on until 5am. If you want to go out partying this is the place to be, but if your looking for a quiet nights sleep look elsewhere.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Nick, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great on a budget

Rooms are newly remodeled. I would recommend this place for someone that can't afford an amazing hotel but wants to have a nice place to sleep and have easy access to Istiklal Caddesi.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Weird Feeling

I dont know , Weird Feeling in and out of the hotel , very sketchy

2/10 Terrible

savva

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel cannot be listed to yur list of hotels. More horrible could not be.It was located in the heart of hors and we coould not sleep with the noise we had until early hours in the morning.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hotel n'est pas digne de son nom

Décevant par rapport au prix de la nuitée les photos publicitaires n'ont rien à voir avec la réalité , le restaurant est fermé . Pas d'accès pou les handicapées La chambre 101 a des fenêtres qui donnent directement sur un restaurant voisin impossible de les ouvrire le rideau doit rester fermé. A ne pas conseillé.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Basel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kurtulus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tek Adres

Sık sık İstanbul'a seyahat eden ve özellikle lokasyon olarak Taksim,İstiklal, Beyoğlu,Galata hattını genel olarak tercih eden birisi olarak; rezervasyonlarımı gönül rahatlığıyla yaptığım, her defasında memnuniyetle ayrıldığım, hatta o güzergahta rezervasyon yaptığım tek adres olan bir otel.. Güler yüzlü personeli ile buluştuğum her yeni konaklamamda birbirimizi ismen de tanır hale gelmiş olmak memnuniyet verici...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konumuna göre fiyatları uygun, temiz ve tercih edilebilir bi otel...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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