Balcova
Izmir
Popular places to visit
Istinye Park
You can do some window-shopping at Istinye Park during your visit to Izmir. Visit the area's shops and spas.
Balcova Cable Car
You can take time to visit Balcova Cable Car during your travels to Izmir. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this trendy area.
Ozdilek Izmir Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ozdilek Izmir Shopping Center during your trip to İnciraltı Mahallesi. Visit the area's shops and spas.
Agora Shopping Center
During your trip to Izmir, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Agora Shopping Center. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this trendy area.
Aqua City
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Aqua City as part of your trip to Izmir. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this trendy area.
Topolino
Enjoy an outing to Topolino during your stay in Izmir. Visit the shops and spas in this trendy area.
Things to do
Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Tour for Cruisers from Kusadasi Port
ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS: Best Seller Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour
FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return
From Izmir: Ephesus, Mary's House Private/Group WITH TICKET+LUNCH
Best of Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port / ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS
Top hotels in Balcova
Wyndham Grand Izmir Ozdilek Thermal & Spa
I appreciated having access to the thermal pool and swimming pool. I enjoyed the view of both mountain and sea.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Balcova Thermal Hotel
The bathroom carried a terrible smell. The piping must’ve been bad.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark
Everything is good but the AC simply doesn’t cool down the rooms. I prefer to sleep at 20 degrees and even though it is winter time, the room was at 24 degrees after the ac worked whole night. This is not my first time in here, this is always the case.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Izmir
Old looking but good.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
This hotel deserves better management! *we came to hotel by car from another city, we found the entrance of the building by navigation, it was during the rush hours and finally when we came, we saw a big construction area written that "sorry we are renewing our lobby area"! so then what? there is ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Izmir
Everything about the hotel was wonderful
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balcova
Üçkuyular Mahallesi
When in Üçkuyular Mahallesi, you can plan a visit to Istinye Park and Topolino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Güzelyalı Mahallesi
If you're spending some time in Güzelyalı Mahallesi, Guzelyali Kultur Merkezi and Izmir Ataturk Genclik Merkezi are top sights worth seeing.
Karabağlar
When in Karabağlar and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Balcova Cable Car or Istinye Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Uckuyular Fahrettin Altay Station or Poligon Station.
Narlidere
You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Narlidere. You might want to make time for a stop at Narlidere Olympic Swimming Pool or Tarla Faresi Tiyatrosu.
Konak
Travellers choose Konak for its beautiful seaside views. Hop aboard the metro at Konak Station or Cankaya Station and check out top sights like İzmir Clock Tower.
Izmir City Centre
Consider exploring the seaside views in Izmir City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Kulturpark is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hilal Station or Cankaya Station to see more of the area.
