Hotel Troya Balat – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Historic Building Accommodations
Hotel Troya Balat occupies four early 1900s houses combined into one building in Istanbul's Fener-Balat neighborhood. The property offers 3 suites, 12 double rooms, and 2 single rooms. All rooms feature air conditioning, free WiFi, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and parquet floors. Standard rooms have twin or double beds with Golden Horn or street views. Suites include a separate living area with a sofa bed, and two offer Golden Horn views. Original carved wooden ceilings and hand-painted walls from the early 20th century are preserved throughout.
Barba Vasilis Restaurant
The hotel's ground-floor restaurant, Barba Vasilis, overlooks the Golden Horn and serves traditional Greek and Turkish cuisine. Signature dishes include grilled calamari, mezes, and salads. Guests receive a complimentary welcome dinner for stays of three nights or longer. A free breakfast buffet is served daily.
Recreation and Facilities
The hotel features a garden area and offers fishing activities. Dry cleaning services and tea/coffee facilities in common areas are available.
Golden Horn Location
Situated on the shores of the Golden Horn natural harbor, the hotel faces the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate on one side. It is 1.5 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and Kariye Mosque, 2 km from Galata Bridge, and 3 km from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. The Fener tram stop is adjacent to the property, with bus routes 99, 99A, 99Y, 33ES, 36CE, 44B, 48E, 399B, and 399C serving the area. Istanbul Airport is approximately 800 TL by taxi, with shuttle bus options available to Taksim or Eminönü.
Guest Services
Services include a roundtrip airport shuttle, free WiFi throughout the property, and room amenities such as electric kettles and ironing facilities. The hotel collects identity information per Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 for security purposes.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor