We really enjoyed our stay in Balat, it was our first visit to Istanbul and we loved the area. Staying amongst locals was great, the children playing and the street sellers. There are so many great cafes and restaurants near by and we loved exploring and stopping for Turkish tea.
The apartment was very clean and good value for money. But we did feel it needed a little overhaul, some new towels and bedding and a lick of paint in places.
Despite this we had a wonderful holiday, the hosts were very helpful and organised our taxi to the airport.
Balat truly is a beautiful, friendly area and we can't wait to visit again.