Bălăneşti may refer to several places:
Romania Bălănești, Gorj, a commune in Gorj County Bălăneşti, a village in Dealu Morii Commune, Bacău County Bălăneşti, a village in Podu Turcului Commune, Bacău County Bălăneşti, a village in Cozieni Commune, Buzău County Bălăneşti, a village in the town of Răcari, Dâmboviţa County Bălăneşti, a village in Bârgăuani Commune, Neamţ County Bălăneşti, a village in Mărunței Commune, Olt County Bălăneşti, a village in Gura Caliței Commune, Vrancea County
Moldova Bălănești, Nisporeni, a commune in Nisporeni district Bălănești Hill, the highest hill in the country