[2025 Istanbul Attraction] Travel Guide for Coloured Houses of Balat (Updated Jun)

If you ever dreamed of stepping inside a rainbow, let me tell you — Balat-Fener is your dream come true! Hidden away from Istanbul’s busy tourist spots, this charming neighborhood feels like a magical world of its own, with rows and rows of brightly painted houses in every color you can imagine. Pink, yellow, turquoise, mint green — it’s like the buildings had a color party and everyone was invited! Wandering through the cute little streets, I couldn’t stop smiling. Every corner felt like a movie set, with vintage balconies, cobblestone alleys, and cute cafés just begging for a coffee break (and of course, a mini photo shoot!). There’s a real warmth here — locals waving hello, kids playing soccer, fresh laundry fluttering between the houses like flags. Balat-Fener isn’t just beautiful — it’s full of soul, color, and life. If you're in Istanbul, this place is an absolute must-see!#Balat #Fener #istanbul #magic_istanbul #turkey #solofemaletraveler #solofemaletravel

The atmosphere is great, very beautiful, easy to travel, good price, this time I went everywhere, next time I will have to stop by Istanbul again and then go to Georgia.

There is a whole street of colorful houses here. The colors of the exterior walls of the houses are very distinctive! The only drawback is that in this coastal city, there are so many stairs up and down that it's hard to climb. The terrain is a bit like our rainy city - Keelung. When I came here this season, I saw a house with wisteria flowers blooming on the exterior wall, making the whole colorful house even more outstanding!

A wonderful cafe inside an authentic old house in Balat area. Magnificent atmosphere where the owner will tell you stories about the house and will make a Turkish coffee for you. The menu is limited but the rest is covered by the hospitality, people and beauty of the place. Place: 66 Stairs Cafe 📍Address: Balat, Çorbacı Çeşmesi Sok. no:33, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye #celebrateit

This is the Fenerbalat district near Istanbul, Turkey, lined with colorful buildings! It took about 15 minutes by bus from the old town of Istanbul to get there! There are colorful houses and shops lined up, so it's a place you can enjoy just by walking around! I had plans to head to the airport after this to go to Cappadocia, so I only stayed for about an hour, but I enjoyed it thoroughly! (Actually, I wanted to stay for about 2 more hours 😂) It's easy to get there by bus, so I recommend it to those who have time ~☺️💗#overseastraveltrip #turkey #istanbul #fenerbalatdistrict #overseastravel

I enjoyed my walk along the lanes of the Colored Houses of Balat where the residents painted their houses in different colours .... it was a peaceful walk with many photo opportunities .... then I walked to the Rainbow Steps nearby where rainbow colors was painted on the steps .... I got lost a few times trying to find the Rainbow Steps .... Overall, I enjoyed my afternoon spent there ....

If you've already visited the famous tourist sites in Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Pazar, etc.), I recommend the Coloured Houses of Balat and the cafes and churches in the surrounding area! This area has beautiful scenery and I felt that it was an area with a particularly strong European feel, even within Istanbul. Also, perhaps because of the people who live here, this is an area with particularly good security. Because of this, I was able to spend my time here with a very strong sense of security. #0yentravelNovember#Istanbultourism #fatih #Turkey

About 20 minutes by bus from Istanbul Balat is a place that is sure to look great on Instagram! I went to Balat, which is currently hot. You can see colorful buildings full of atmosphere. An abandoned school, Private Fener Greek High School, is also one of the highlights. I was worried about where the colorful buildings were in Balat. I headed towards the abandoned school, and the view was breathtaking. Soon after, the colorful cityscape came into view! It was bustling with many tourists. I thought it would only be a small part of it, but there was a wider area than I expected where you could enjoy the colorful building scenery. When you go, be sure to take a walk around the area 🚶 There were also many cafes. #0yentravelautumn

#SummerTripEvent Balat was born to attract tourists, and there are many shops selling cute clothes and accessories, gelato shops, and emotional cafes, so it feels like Yeonnam-dong, Bukchon, and Ikseon-dong! The photos come out really well, but even if it wasn't for the purpose of taking photos, it was fun to look around every nook and cranny.

#SummerTripEvent 🏡 Balat Colorful Houses Balat Renkli Evler 📍 Balat, Kiremit Cd. No:34, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkiye Balat is a place where colorful houses are gathered and it is a hot SNS place that many foreigners also visit.

You think you have seen it all in Istanbul, after you have been to Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern? Time for a lesiurely stroll at the charming neighborhood of Fatih/Balat! 🇹🇷 This neighborhood is not far from the tourist city center of Eminonu, which was where I was staying. It is about 20 mins tram ride from there. The neighborhood features colorful houses and buildings, vibrant colors in many restaurants and a lot of turkish ice cream stores! The neighborhood is more upscale and quiet, but there are quite a number of tourists coming here for the quaint colorful houses! If you are in Istanbul, make sure you don’t miss a trip to Fatih! 🇹🇷🇹🇷😍 #istanbul #mytravelhacks

Wonderful Coloured Houses of Balat in Istanbul are worth a visit. It's a hidden away attraction that will truly take your breath away. Beautiful architecture, close to the promanade and grand bazaar.

In the old city of Istanbul, Constantinople, there is a residential area with a history of several hundred years, known to the world as Istanbul's Rainbow Street for its colorful exterior walls. If you have time, feel free to visit and play for free. There are several bus routes that reach this place, making it very convenient.