Balcova
Izmir
Popular places to visit
Istinye Park
You can enjoy retail therapy at Istinye Park during your trip 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 do some window-shopping at Ozdilek Izmir Shopping Center during your visit to İnciraltı Mahallesi. Visit the area's shops and spas.
Agora Shopping Center
During your trip to Izmir, you can enjoy retail therapy at Agora Shopping Center. 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 spas and shops in this trendy area.
Aqua City
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Aqua City during your visit to Izmir. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this trendy area.
Things to do
FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return
Best of Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port / ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS
Budget - Friendly Ephesus Tour from Izmir
From Izmir: Ephesus and House of Mary with LUNCH+ENTRY TICKETS
Top hotels in Balcova
Wyndham Grand Izmir Ozdilek Thermal & Spa
It’s a top class hotel in a lovely area of Izmir
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Grand Hyatt Izmir Istinyepark
Balcova Thermal Hotel
The bathroom carried a terrible smell. The piping must’ve been bad.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir
The spa was relaxing, comfortable and well equipped.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
ibis Izmir Alsancak
We enjoyed our stay with out fur babies
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Marina Hotel
Lovely staff and breakfast.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balcova
Üçkuyular Mahallesi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Üçkuyular Mahallesi and surrounding area, you can visit Istinye Park and Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center.
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 Istinye Park or Izmir Optimum AVM and hop on the metro to see more 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
Consider a visit to İzmir Clock Tower and take some time to enjoy the seaside views during your time in Konak. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Konak Station or Cankaya Station.
Izmir City Centre
Consider a visit to Kulturpark and take some time to enjoy the seaside views during your time in Izmir City Centre. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hilal Station or Cankaya Station.
