If you are coming to Istanbul for work, whether for a week, for the length of a project or for a few months, where you stay becomes part of the job. Getting to morning meetings on time, being able to work comfortably in your room in the evening, having your shirts clean and pressed… In this guide we look at weekly and monthly stays in Bakırköy from a business traveller’s point of view: why Bakırköy, how to work from your room, how everyday errands get done and how to plan your booking.
Why Bakırköy for a business trip?
Bakırköy is one of the points on Istanbul’s European side where the main transport lines meet. A few minutes’ walk from our hotel, you can board rail lines that run to both sides of the city and into the centre:
- Marmaray Bakırköy station (350 m): Runs without changes to Yenikapı, Sirkeci and under the Bosphorus to Üsküdar, then on to the Asian side. The most practical way to reach meetings across the water without getting stuck in traffic.
- Bakırköy-İncirli metro station (M1A, 350 m): Runs without changes to Zeytinburnu, Aksaray and Yenikapı in one direction and to the Istanbul Expo Center in the other.
- Freedom Square (Özgürlük Meydanı, 350 m): Bakırköy’s banks, public offices and businesses are clustered around the square.
The Istanbul Expo Center (İstanbul Fuar Merkezi) in Yeşilköy is also within the Bakırköy district and can be reached directly on the M1A metro line. During trade fairs and congresses, staying in Bakırköy makes it easier to get to the event in the morning without facing the city’s traffic.
Working from your room: internet, desk and quiet
On a long business trip, part of every day is spent in your room. Three things matter: fast internet, a proper place to work and quiet.
- Fibre internet and Wi-Fi: Free in every room and fast enough for email, file sharing and video calls.
- Workspace: The Standard Suite has a desk and chair. If you want more space, the seating area of the Executive Jacuzzi Suite, separate from the bedroom, gives you a comfortable corner to work in during the day.
- Soundproof windows: Despite our central location, the room stays quiet, so your sleep is not interrupted before an early meeting.
Everyday errands, taken care of for you
On a business trip lasting several weeks, there is little time left for personal chores. When you stay at the hotel, most of them are handled for you:
- Daily room cleaning
- Dry cleaning: For your suits and shirts.
- 24/7 reception and 24-hour room service: Someone is there to welcome you even after a meeting that runs late into the evening.
- Free tea and coffee in the room, plus a kettle and a fridge.
- Payment by credit card or cash
You don’t need to go far to eat: Carousel Shopping Mall is right next to the hotel and Capacity Shopping Mall is 150 m away. If you want some fresh air at the end of the day, the seaside promenade and Botanik Park are 600 m away.
Weekly or monthly? Planning your booking
Business trips often begin before the dates are final. A few simple steps make things easier:
- Send your dates and the number of guests at the start. If you are staying for a week or a month, send us your check-in and check-out dates on WhatsApp and we will give you an exact rate for those dates.
- Tell us if your stay might be extended. If your project could run longer, letting us know at the outset means we can plan for you to stay on in the same room.
- Choose a room to match the length of your stay. For a busy schedule of a few nights, an Economy or Standard Suite is enough. On a stay of several weeks, the separate seating area of the Executive Jacuzzi Suite makes a noticeable difference.
- Build check-in and check-out times into your plans. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Rates depend on your dates, the length of your stay and the suite type. Current nightly rates are shown on the suite pages.
For your international business partners
If you are arranging accommodation for your team or for business partners coming from abroad, our team includes staff who speak Turkish, English, Arabic and German.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a rate for a weekly or monthly stay?
Just send us your dates, the number of guests and your preferred suite on WhatsApp or by phone. We will give you an exact rate for those dates.
Is the internet in the rooms fast?
Every room has free fibre internet and Wi-Fi, suitable for everyday work, file sharing and video calls.
Can I have my shirts cleaned?
Yes, we offer a dry-cleaning service. Just leave your clothes at reception.
Can I check in late at night?
Yes. Our reception is open 24/7, so we will be there to welcome you even if your flight or meeting finishes late.
You can find all our long-stay options on our Bakırköy apart hotel page. If you can’t decide between an apart hotel and a rental flat, our article apart hotel or rental flat? will help you choose.
