Balcova · Thermal
Thermal hotels on the edge of the city. Spa weeks for travellers who want hot springs, treatments, and city access without the centre’s noise.
Who this area suits
Balcova suits a particular kind of trip
Spa weeks, longer thermal cures, winter trips, and travellers combining treatments with a bit of city access.
In short
What you get here
- Genuine thermal water on tap at the spa hotels
- Closer to the airport than the city centre
- Easier driving and parking than central Izmir
- Cable car up Mount Bahcecik for views and a long lunch
Recommended Hotels
Thermal hotels in Balcova
A short list of properly thermal hotels, not just spas with a hot tub.
Balcova
Wyndham Grand Izmir Ozdilek Thermal and Spa
Upscale rooms & suites with sea views in a modern high-rise offering a spa, a restaurant & 2 pools.
4.5 on Google (7,419)
Balcova
Balçova Termal Otel A.Ş.
Posh spa hotel offering 3 restaurants & a water park, plus a wellness center with geothermal pools.
4.0 on Google (2,800)
Balcova
Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention
Sophisticated hotel with 2 restaurants, pools & a wellness center, plus free breakfast.
4.2 on Google (1,271)
Things to do
What to do here
Beyond the spa: a cable car, a couple of view points, and easy access into Izmir.
İnciraltı Kent Ormanı
Forested peninsula with waterside trails for walking & cycling, shady picnic spots & a cafe.
Agora of Smyrna
Excavated 4th-century city with remaining courtyards, gates, porticoes, streets & temples.
Izmir Wildlife Park
Large zoo with African, Asian, European & American animals, kids’ play areas & dining.
Where to eat
Where to eat
Most thermal stays come with full board. These are the places worth eating out for.
Serçe Lezzet Ghost kitchen
Fevzi Çakmak, Kaan Sk. 42/A, 35330 Balçova/İzmir
Nobili Park Balçova
Teleferik, Sakarya Cd. No:137, 35330 Balçova/İzmir
Marquez
Teleferik, Sakarya Cd. No129, 35330 Balçova/İzmir
Dereboyu Et & Mangal
Korutürk, Havuzbaşı Sk., 35330 Balçova/İzmir
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