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Yavuz Sultan Selim Camii
Evening school
16th-century mosque with slender minarets & a large dome, plus vistas of the Golden Horn estuary.
4.90 (5.1K reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)
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Venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George
Greek Orthodox church
Principal Eastern Orthodox Cathedral in Istanbul, with religious relics, mosaics & public hours.
4.60 (4.5K reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)
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Coloured Houses of Balat
Tourist attraction
👍 A beautiful, popular place. The colors of the houses are bright and wonderful, eye-catching and attractive to visitors To take pictures There are many cafes to drink coffee and taste sweets.. There are also many restaurants with the country's popular decor where you can taste original Turkish dishes...
4.40 (4.1K reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)
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Çarşamba Çukurbostan Parkı
Park
👍👍 It's a beautiful park. There is a mosque. There is a children's playground. There are sports equipment for sports. The space for walking is wide. There is a tea shop and a restaurant. Seating places are also nice for those who want to make a pinik. There is also the car parking lot. Especially the...
4.40 (2.7K reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)
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Molla Aşkı Terası
Cafe
Relaxed eatery with a terrace & city views serving snacks, grilled meats, pasta & desserts.
$$ $$
3.90 (2.5K reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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New Balat Cafe Restaurant
Traditional restaurant
👍👍 We were warmly greeted for lunch by Bahattin who explained the menu and recommended the mezee plate and filled turkish pancakes. All were superb and made and served with care and attention. From the entrance, inside tables are well spaced and tables at the back are on a covered terrace. Highly reco...
4.90 (2.4K reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)
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Cafe Naftalin K
Cafe
😐 I had the vegatarien meatballs and a bottle of water. Paid 47 TL in total. The food was not so good and almost cold as it was served. The place, however is nice. They have a stove, so it's warm inside. There was also a cat sleeping in a basket next to me. Once it sneaked onto my table and I pet it f...
$$ $$
4.40 (2.2K reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)
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Dostlar Kahvesi
Cafe
🫤 Beware of scams. Whole area is trying to scam tourists, especially Çukur fans. Do not let anyone to fool you. Although, area is really nice, but the most Çukur things already gone.
$ $$$
4.20 (2K reviews) (~0.63 km from centre)
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Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
History museum
The remaining outer facade of a 13th-century palace built for the son of a Byzantine emperor.
4.50 (2K reviews) (~0.68 km from centre)
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Balat Sahil
Park
👍 Nice for a small walk. You have some green area. Often you can see cats trying to steal some fish from the local fishermen.
4.40 (1.9K reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)
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Pier Cafe Restaurant
Turkish restaurant
👍👍 This is the best cafe that I have been to in Istanbul. The food is delicious and for reasonable price. Waiters are so incredibly kind and easy-going, just like angels. They offered us a free tea and a desert! I recommend visiting this place. You're going to deep down fully in the atmosphere of Balat...
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~0.33 km from centre)
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Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
Orthodox church
Elaborate 19th-century church along the Golden Horn, with cast-iron elements & a gilded dome.
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~0.12 km from centre)
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Forno Balat, İstanbul 'un En İyi Kahvaltı, Lahmacun ve Pizza & Pide Mekanları, Sizinle!
Italian restaurant
👍👍 INCREDIBLE experience for a large group (with a reservation) - highly recommend the all you can eat breakfast! Amazing service and staff! Beautiful restaurant
$$ $$
4.40 (1.5K reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)
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Old Balat Cafe & kitchen
Restaurant
👍👍 I recently had the pleasure of visiting this delightful café, and I was blown away by the experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and friendly staff who made me feel right at home. Their genuine hospitality and attentiveness added an extra touch of warmth to my visit. The f...
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4.90 (1.5K reviews) (~0.14 km from centre)
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Dimitrie Cantemir Museum Cafe
Cafe
😠 If you're looking for a restaurant with a picturesque setting, this spot in Balat may catch your eye. However, I would strongly advise against dining there. This place is nothing more than a tourist trap with overpriced orange juice and unfriendly service. While the outdoor seating and venue is rat...
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3.80 (1.5K reviews) (~0.25 km from centre)
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Balat Sahil Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
😠 We do not understand the raving reviews. As others mentioned before, ask for the fresh fish prices with your kg before you order. Food was good but not reasonable for price, we are certain being scammed being tourists. Two pieces fish, 2 1/2 Mezze and water for >60€. On top 10% service fee + 4% mach...
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4.20 (1.5K reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)
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Velvet Cafe, Balat
Brunch restaurant
👍👍 I am from the US. I LOVE this cafe. Awesome customer service. The food is so good. Beautiful and romantic atmosphere. My girlfriend and I keep going back. I love the Turkish breakfast!!! I always get an iced latte and a velvet salad when we come for lunch. My girlfriend always gets a mixed meat wrap...
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4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~0.11 km from centre)
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Falafel Koy
Falafel restaurant
👍👍 Wow. These were the BEST falafel balls - honestly, just give them a go! Everything was really fresh and flavours complimentary. The menu photos really don’t do this place justice! Portions were larger than expected, with a side of pita bread. 150 lira for two large mains seems like insanely good val...
$ $$$
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)
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Aynalıkavak Pavilion
Museum
Originally part of an Ottoman palace, this domed pavilion features richly decorated rooms & gardens.
4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)
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Agora Meyhanesi 1890
Meyhane
👍👍 Little bit pricey but the taste and service were fantastic. I would recommend and get back their for sure!
$$$ $
4.40 (1.2K reviews) (~0.21 km from centre)
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