What's Balat Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider Balat. Take time to see places like Golden Horn and Phanar Greek Orthodox College while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Greek Lycée of the Fener and Fethiye Museum.
How to Get to Balat
Flying to:
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Balat
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Balat
Things to See and Do in and around Balat
What to See in Balat
- Golden Horn
- Phanar Greek Orthodox College
- Church of St Mary of the Mongols
- Greek Lycée of the Fener
- Hatice Sultan Mosque
Things to Do near Balat:
- Fethiye Museum (0.1 mi/0.1 km away)
- Grand Bazaar (1.6 mi/2.7 km away)
- Topkapi Palace (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
- Historia Fatih Shopping Centre (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi Kultur sanat Hizmetleri (1.3 mi/2.2 km away)
Other Popular Balat Attractions
- Greek Othodox Patriarchate
- Yavuz Selim Mosque
- Sultan Selim Mosque
When Is the Best Time to Visit Istanbul?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 75°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 47°F)
- Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 3 inches of rainfall)