🇹🇷 Balıkesir, Turkey
İzci Apart
📍 3, Hv. Plt. Ütğm. Tayyar Bahadır Demirel Sokağı, Balıkesir, 10200
Your stay — İzci Apart
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The Property — İzci Apart
İzci Apart is a no-frills, family-run apartment hotel a short walk from Balıkesir's palm-lined main square. It feels like a well-kept city-centre base: clean tiled floors, a small lobby with a worn sofa and a helpful person at the desk who knows the bus timetables by heart. The USP is simple — reliable self-catering accommodation (small kitchenettes in each unit) three blocks from the Atatürk statue, ideal for travellers who want to cook their own meals and avoid overpriced tourist restaurants. It suits independent budget travellers or small families who value location over luxury.
Chronicles of Balıkesir
Balıkesir was settled in antiquity as a part of the Kingdom of Mysia, but its modern identity was forged in the Ottoman period when it became a major centre for olive oil and leather tanning. The city centre is dominated by early-20th-century Ottoman civic architecture, notably the clock tower and the Saatli Camii mosque, built just after the founding of the Turkish Republic. Architecturally, the old quarter mixes whitewashed stone houses with Art Nouveau flourishes from the 1930s, a legacy of the city’s role as a hub between Bursa and the Marmara coast. Today, Balıkesir is a relaxed provincial capital, known for its olive groves, thermal springs and the Kazdağları (Mount Ida) national park an hour to the south — a gateway for hikers and mythology buffs alike.
Best Time to Visit
Full Balıkesir guide →Best months
September and October — warm days (25–30°C), cool evenings, and the olive harvest begins; minimal crowds after the summer peak. Early June is also good, before the heat spikes.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak months, driven by domestic Turkish tourism to the Kazdağları and the nearby Aegean coast at Ayvalık and Edremit. Hotel prices in Balıkesir city centre (like İzci Apart) stay moderate but can rise 20–30% at weekends. The main event is the Balıkesir International Olive Festival in late September, but that’s after the peak.
Budget shoulder season
May and early June, and again in October, offer the best value: hotel prices drop 15–25%, the city is quieter, and daytime temperatures are pleasant for sightseeing without the high humidity of July.
Weather & packing
Balıkesir’s climate is Mediterranean with a continental twist: summer afternoons are hot (35°C+) but evenings can suddenly drop 10 degrees. Pack a light jacket or cardigan for dinner outdoors, and always have a hat and reusable water bottle for daytime trekking in the national park.
Live City Briefing — Balıkesir
- The main bus terminal (otogar) north of town is undergoing renovation until late 2026, so some services may use temporary stops near the city stadium; check with your hotel before arrival.
- A new museum of olive cultivation opened in June 2026 at the old Yağcıl bridge — free entry every Wednesday afternoon, with decent English panels.
- July 2026 coincides with a 10-day 'Street Food and Folk Music' event in the Kurtuluş Park (14–23 July), expect evening stalls and local saz players from 7pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to İzci Apart, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the street). These are high enough to escape street-level noise and the lift motor hum on top floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms at the front of the building facing Hv. Plt. Ütğm. Tayyar Bahadır Demirel Sokağı. Street noise from cars and pedestrians will be constant. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms look over the courtyard and local apartment blocks — a typical Balıkesir cityscape with some green. The front view is directly onto a busy side street with shops and traffic, so no real scenic value there.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest: high enough to avoid street rumble and low enough to miss roof-level lift machinery noise.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a central Balıkesir street with two-way traffic, delivery vans in the morning, and pedestrians until late evening. The building front has no setback. There's also a small mosque within 200 metres — you may hear calls to prayer (pre-dawn included) if facing east or front.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask about free street parking or a nearby lot at check-in — the address has no dedicated parking, but staff know where to park. 2. Request a top-floor rear room if you're a light sleeper, but know that the lift stops at 5th — expect stairs for the top floor.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — İzci Apart
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average 25 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; no login required — just connect to 'Izci_Apart' network.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; physical Turkish daily newspapers (Hürriyet, Sabah) available in the lobby for free. The building is a 1990s concrete structure with no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 free. Check-out by 11:00 (12:00 on Sunday); late check-out fee 50 TL per hour until 15:00, then full night charged.
Free storage in a locked room behind reception, available 08:00–22:00 daily.
Step-free entry via a ramp at side door (width 80 cm). Two deluxe rooms on ground floor with widened doors (85 cm). Lift has braille buttons but no audible floor announcements. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom in standard rooms.
Free on-site open parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Otopark Merkez (100 m, 15 TL/hour, 80 TL overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Balıkesir as of 2025; confirm at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment taken at booking; a 100 TL refundable card hold for incidentals at check-in.
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 ≈ ₺47.03 · 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 İzci 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 are the best rooms at İzci Apart?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the street). These are high enough to escape street-level noise and the lift motor hum on top floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at İzci Apart?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms at the front of the building facing Hv. Plt. Ütğm. Tayyar Bahadır Demirel Sokağı. Street noise from cars and pedestrians will be constant. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor.
Is İzci Apart noisy?
This is a central Balıkesir street with two-way traffic, delivery vans in the morning, and pedestrians until late evening. The building front has no setback. There's also a small mosque within 200 metres — you may hear calls to prayer (pre-dawn included) if facing east or front.
Which rooms have the best views at İzci Apart?
Rear-facing rooms look over the courtyard and local apartment blocks — a typical Balıkesir cityscape with some green. The front view is directly onto a busy side street with shops and traffic, so no real scenic value there.
What are insider tips for staying at İzci Apart?
1. If you drive, ask about free street parking or a nearby lot at check-in — the address has no dedicated parking, but staff know where to park. 2. Request a top-floor rear room if you're a light sleeper, but know that the lift stops at 5th — expect stairs for the top floor.
What time is check-in at İzci Apart?
Check-in at İzci Apart is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does İzci Apart have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average 25 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up; no login required — just connect to 'Izci_Apart' network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at İzci Apart?
None (no municipal tourist tax applies in Balıkesir as of 2025; confirm at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near İzci Apart?
A dürüm (wrap) or pide from a neighbourhood pideci: around 60-80 TL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from İzci 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.
When is the best time to visit Balıkesir?
September and October — warm days (25–30°C), cool evenings, and the olive harvest begins; minimal crowds after the summer peak. Early June is also good, before the heat spikes.
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.