Business Life Hotel & Spa Şişli in Istanbul
✅ Rooms are spacious, clean, and serviced daily with attentive housekeeping. ✅ Staff are frequently described as very friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including assistance with luggage and taxis. ✅ Breakfast includes a choice of continental and traditional Turkish dishes with fresh options like omelettes and freshly squeezed juice. ✅ The hotel offers large rooms with separate living areas and comfortable beds, some with balconies. ✅ Good location close to clinics and local shops, suitable for medical visitors. ❌ Breakfast options are limited and sometimes unappetizing with poor presentation; some guests noted extra charges for eggs or omelettes. ❌ Heating in rooms can be inadequate; several guests reported cold rooms and ineffective heating despite complaints. ❌ Thin walls cause noise disturbances from neighboring rooms and nearby nightlife. ❌ The spa and Turkish bath require additional fees and have received mixed reviews regarding service. ❌ Some furniture is worn, curtains may not fully close, and the hotel’s overall condition does not always match the four-star rating.
Rooms and prices
deals
deals
deals
deals
Description
Business Life Hotel & Spa Şişli is a four-star hotel built and renovated in 2014, located in Istanbul's Şişli district. The hotel comprises 33 spacious rooms, including Economy, Standard, Superior, and Executive Double rooms with balconies. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and soundproof rooms. The hotel features a spa and wellness center with a sauna, Turkish bath (available for an extra fee), fitness center, and massage services. A restaurant offers buffet breakfast daily from 07:00 to 10:00 with halal and local cuisine options. Staff provide 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and assistance with tours and taxis. While generally praised for cleanliness and friendly service, some guests noted issues with breakfast variety and heating in rooms. Parking is free, and conference or banquet facilities are available for an additional charge. The hotel does not allow pets. Check-in starts at 14:00, and check-out is by noon.
Location
Located in Istanbul's Fulya neighborhood, Business Life Hotel & Spa Şişli is approximately 18 km from Istanbul Atatürk Airport and 2.45 km from the sea. Notable nearby attractions include Yıldız Palace at 1.6 km, Ara Güler Museum at 1.8 km, and the Military Museum at just under 2 km. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the nearest Metro station, though some guests found the location quieter and less touristy, with many shops, pharmacies, and restaurants nearby. The central Şişli district offers convenient access to local amenities and transport, though some construction noise was reported.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room away from the street due to thin walls and nearby nightlife.
- Bring earplugs to ensure quieter nights.
- Since breakfast is not included and has limited options, consider trying local cafes nearby or confirm breakfast details at check-in.
- For comfort during colder months, ask about room heating upon arrival, as some guests experienced cold rooms.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Option: Buffet Cuisine: Halal, Local cuisine Opening hours: [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
- Deposit Policy: No deposit required by the property
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: There is no age limit for checked in guests.
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 10:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Express check-in
- Design hotel
- Fire Extinguisher
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- TV
- Minibar
- Locker
- Safe (in room)
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Iron
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
- English
- Tour assistance
- Conference Hall
- Massage
- Spa
- Hammam
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 2450 meters
Street view
Video: Business Life Boutique Hotel & Spa, Istanbul, Turkey
Map
Reviews
Not good break fast like 3 star hotel
Good location
Cold rooms
I didn't like breakfast. It would have been nice to have yoghurt or porridge.Presentation was poor.Nothing was in English.
POIs near hotel
Frequently asked questions about Business Life Hotel & Spa Şişli
What types of rooms are available at Business Life Hotel & Spa Şişli?
The hotel offers Economy Double room, Standard Double room, Superior Double room, and Executive Double room with balcony.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is served buffet style daily from 07:00 to 10:00 but is not included in the room rate and must be paid separately at the hotel.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Business Life Hotel & Spa Şişli.
Does the hotel provide spa and wellness services?
Yes, the hotel has a spa and wellness center including a sauna, Turkish bath, fitness center, and massage services. Note that some services like massage and Turkish bath incur additional fees.
How far is the hotel from major Istanbul attractions?
Yıldız Palace is 1.6 km away, Ara Güler Museum is 1.8 km, and the Military Museum is 1.9 km from the hotel.
Hotels you might also like
Hotel prices for: September - October 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 69 USD The best time to book is September 6, with rates starting from 58 USD