Your stay — Evimm Apart
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Habibullah Cami (49 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Tekke Haci Ali Rıza El-Bezzaz Camii (205 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Haydar Çavuş Camii (293 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Paşabayır Gürkan Kanarlıoğlu Cami (335 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Dubai AVM — 203 m · ~3 min walk
Adnan Menderes Meydanı — 58 m · ~1 min walk
Bandırma Arkeoloji Müzesi — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Tiyatro Kyzikos — 792 m · ~10 min walk
Şehit Polis Memuru Osman Şerafettin Asal Çocuk Parkı — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 87 m · ~1 min walk
Gürer Eczanesi — 3 m · ~1 min walk
Depo AVM — 63 m · ~1 min walk
BADO Bandırma Terminali — 175 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Turkish Lira, TRY
Change money at local banks or PTT (post office) for fair rates; avoid airport exchange kiosks and tourist-area bureaux that give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, chain shops, and sit-down restaurants; small bakkals and some street vendors prefer cash. Contactless is common; mobile pay works in larger chains.
Round up the bill in restaurants or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for taxi drivers is fine; hotel staff appreciate 10-20 TRY for luggage help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish çay (tea) from a local çaycı or small café: about 10-15 TL.
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a neighbourhood pideci: around 60-80 TL.
A main course in an esnaf lokantası (workers' restaurant) like köfte or kuru fasulye: about 80-120 TL.
Balıkesir's market area (çarşı) and streets near the clock tower have stalls selling tost, simit, and fresh gözleme for cheap.
Common budget supermarkets: BIM, A101, and Şok — all with low prices and basic supplies.
For cheap high-street shopping, visit LC Waikiki or DeFacto; for markets, try the Saturday pazarı in the city centre.
The belediye otobüs (municipal bus) with a Kentkart prepaid card costs about 6 TL per ride; from the nearest airport (Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport) take the HAVAŞ shuttle to the city centre for about 30 TL.
Eat at esnaf lokantası or pidecis for filling, cheap meals; always carry cash for street food and small shops; buy tea/water from bakkals instead of tourist cafés.
Good to know — Balıkesir
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₺47.1 · TRY
Emergency Contacts
BalıkesirFor general emergencies, dial 112. For coast guard (sea emergencies): 158. Tourist police in Balıkesir: +90 266 245 20 20 (provincial police headquarters). Non-urgent medical advice: 184 (Health Helpline).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Balıkesir, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Evimm Apart
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 87 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Gürer Eczanesi — 3 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport → Balıkesir City Bus Station
💡 The airport shuttle drops you at the main bus terminal. From there, take a short taxi (about 40 TRY) or dolmuş to Sahil Otel. Cheaper than a direct airport taxi.
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (BZI) → Sahil Otel
💡 Pre-book with the hotel or a local taxi app like BiTaksi. The airport is small so taxis queue outside arrivals, but they may quote higher prices at night.
Balıkesir City Centre → Sahil Otel
💡 Taxis are metered, but ensure the driver starts the meter. If you're going a short distance, it's often cheaper than a dolmuş for two people.
Balıkesir City Centre (Zağnos Paşa area) → Sahil Otel (near the coast)
💡 Dolmuşes run along the coast road. Flag one down at any stop—they don't have fixed stops along the route. Pay with cash (exact change preferred). Ask the driver to let you off at Sahil Otel.
About Balıkesir
Wikipedia ↗
Balıkesir (Turkish pronunciation: [baˈlɯcesiɾ]) is a city in the Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Balıkesir Province, which is also a metropolitan municipality. As of 2022, the population of Balıkesir Province is 1,257,590, of which 314,958 in the city proper (the urban part of the distri...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Evimm Apart?
Check-in at Evimm Apart is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Evimm Apart?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a neighbourhood pideci: around 60-80 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Evimm Apart?
The belediye otobüs (municipal bus) with a Kentkart prepaid card costs about 6 TL per ride; from the nearest airport (Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport) take the HAVAŞ shuttle to the city centre for about 30 TL.
Top Attractions in Balıkesir
💡 Free entry, but check they’re open – hours can be variable. Allow 45 minutes.
💡 Non-Muslims can enter outside prayer times. The bazaar has decent lokum (Turkish delight) shops. Go quietly out of respect.
💡 The park has free public Wi-Fi. Best at sunset when families come out. Kiosk tea is around 5 TL.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes – the path is uneven and overgrown in places. Best at golden hour for photos. No facilities so take water.
💡 Go early morning or late afternoon for the best bird activity. Bring binoculars if you have them.