A hidden gem. It's often overlooked by tourists, thus making it a quiet place, especially during the day. Explore the colorful alleyways, and spend some time at Naftalain Cafe if you can.

A beautiful alley in Turkey , it's perfect for photography lovers as it''s full of colorful buildings and stairs . The cafes there are unique also .

It takes a little to get there by local transport, however totally worth it! Be ready to go up and down the hill. Beautiful small houses, small cozy streets, boutiques and cafes, sitting locals on a streets, playing around kids and cats. Everything in calmness...More

I recommend a visit to the Orthodox Church just to the left of the start of Balat, followed by at least a couple of hours pottering around Balat. It’s hippy chic, lots of cafes and colourful houses and shops set amongst a slightly more run...More

Where to begin? People of balat or the cafes or the colored buildings and cukur signs :) the only annoying thing was the streets and cafes’ cats. Not all people are comfortable with cats all around and everywhere.

Balat is a former Greek and Jewish quarter in Istanbul. Narrow alleys, little cafes and restaurants. Old, colorful buildings and shops. Worth a stroll

Colorful Houses were located in this area, I tried but couldn't found then, but Balaat is beautiful, large number of alley. Lovely people.