Located just 1.6 km from the historic Sultanahmet District, the 2-star Hotel Grand Balaton Istanbul is around 500 metres from Beyazit.

This Istanbul hotel in Laleli, which is known by some as Istanbul's Russia Town is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the Ottoman - era Friday Blue Mosque and a short way from such shopping venues as Beyazit Square. The medieval Greek Orthodox church "Kariye Mosque" in Istanbul is 3.3 km from the hotel. The Grand Balaton Istanbul stands in the vicinity of the l6th - century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. The nearest bus stop is Laleli, located merely a 5-minute walk away, and Sirkeci train station is about a 20-minute walk away.

The rooms comprise a balcony complete with air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Nearby restaurants, including Saray Bufe is just 350 metres from the Grand Balaton.