Higher business-travel score · stronger metro access
- Rail transit 147 m
ibis Istanbul Şişli
ibisAccorIstanbul, Şişli★★★119 rooms
8.2/ 10
Official site avg of 4 sites
Stay Atlas verdict
8.2/ 10 · average of 4 sites
- Best: City breaks that rely on the metro to reach Taksim, Beşiktaş and Levent
- Watch out: Guests who want to walk to Sultanahmet (7-8 km, about 40 minutes by metro and tram)
Suitability by travel purpose
Best for
- Business travel
Also suits
- Remote work
See suitability details
- Business travel8.3
- Remote work7.4
- Luxury6.1
Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.
The realistic view
Beyond the first impression
Verified information onlyIbis Istanbul Sisli opened in February 2024 as the first hotel in Türkiye with ibis's roomier 'Square' design concept: 119 rooms on Abide-i Hürriyet Street, steps from Cevahir mall and a 5-10 minute walk to the Şişli–Mecidiyeköy metro, with a sauna, steam room and 24-hour gym that are unusual for the brand; street-facing rooms are noisy, courtyard rooms quiet.
What it does well
- City breaks that rely on the metro to reach Taksim, Beşiktaş and Levent
- Medical travellers visiting Şişli's hospitals and hair-transplant clinics
- Pet owners (accepted for a fee)
What to watch for
- Explorers on foot: Guests who want to walk to Sultanahmet (7-8 km, about 40 minutes by metro and tram)
- Quiet seekers: Light sleepers in street-facing rooms
- Anyone counting on the hotel restaurant for dinner: food and room service are rated below average
Room advice
Which room should you ask for?
- Connecting roomsYes
More room notes (+1)
- Family roomsYes
Before you book
Practical details worth knowing
Breakfast
Not included · extra charges possible
Breakfast is charged on room-only rates.
Parking
Available
Pets
Accepted
Spa & pool
Treatments paid
Massages and body treatments are charged.
More details (+4)
- Breakfast style: Buffet
- Nearest rail stop: Mecidiyeköy
- Walk to rail: 10 min
- Public transport to airport: Havaist
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Pet friendly
- Parking
- Sauna
See all amenities (+1)
- Wi-Fi
Loyalty programme
ALL — Accor Live Limitless
The official ALL property page (C0D0) flags the hotel as a participating property, listing points earning, redemption, member advantages and the Members' rate. No property-specific extra benefits or exceptions are stated.
Verified at this hotel
- earning points
- redeeming points (award nights)
- member rate
Depends on status / availability
- breakfast (may vary by hotel)
Location
Istanbul, Şişli
Merkez Mah., Abide-i Hürriyet Cad. No:179, 34381 Şişli/İstanbul
Rail transit · 481 m
Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 40 km / 45-60 minutes (the Havaist bus from Taksim is an option); Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is 45 km / 60-90 minutes.
On Abide-i Hürriyet Street, a short walk to Cevahir mall and the Şişli shopping streets; the M2 Şişli–Mecidiyeköy metro is 5-10 minutes on foot and Osmanbey station is also close. Taksim is 3 km, the Istanbul Congress Centre 2.5 km and Dolmabahçe Palace 3.5 km. Supermarkets, pharmacies and cafés are all around.
The stay
Editor's notes
Noise & sound insulation
Abide-i Hürriyet Street carries heavy traffic and bus routes; street-facing rooms are noisy, courtyard-facing rooms noticeably quiet.
Extra fees & things to know
Pets are charged; children aged 7 and over count as adults; massages and spa treatments are extra; breakfast is charged on room-only rates.
Guest scores
What 4 sites say
- Booking.com7.9/10
- Expedia8.2/10
- ETS Tur7.8/10
- Tripadvisor4.5/5
See score details
- Booking.com · 79 reviews7.9 / 10
- Expedia · 121 reviews8.2 / 10
- ETS Tur · 31 reviews7.8 / 10
- Tripadvisor · 79 reviews4.5 / 5
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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.
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What's next?
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