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Located only 350 metres from Blue Mosque, Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet offers 24-hour front desk service. Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet is 750 metres from Hagia Sophia and 1 km from Topkapi Palace. Grand Bazaar is a 15-minute walk from the property. The rooms of Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet include a flat-screen TV, minibar and a private bathroom. Guests can have complimentary coffee and tea during their stay. The hotel offers breakfast service each morning. For lunch and dinner, there are many restaurants and cafés nearby. Staff can arrange car hire, airport shuttle services and touristic attractions in the neighbourhood. Galata Bridge is a 30-minute walk from the property while Dolmabahce Palace is 5.6 km away. Lively Taksim Square is 5 km from the property while Lutfi Kirdar Congress Centre is 6 km away. Public transportation is close to the property. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 48 km and Istanbul Airport is 47 km away from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Halal, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
or
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pavel
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Kadir, the owner and his family are very pleasant, kind and helpful. Upper room has a balcony with good view to the sea and hotel is located very close to all great sightseeings of Istanbul
  • Tariq
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was excellent. Any problems fixed straight away. No complaints. Very professional and well organised by the manager. Polite and courteous. Room very warm, daily cleaned with new towels. Brilliant location. Manager and staff exceeded...
  • Thibault
    French Polynesia French Polynesia
    The staff is attentive and genuinely helpful, creating a warm atmosphere throughout our stay. We appreciated the thoughtful gesture prepared for our arrival, and the team offered great support in organizing local activities. Breakfast was varied...
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well located for the main tourist attractions on this side of Istanbul. Great staff, always helpful.
  • A
    Aria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location in Old Istanbul. Great value for money. Excellent choice if you are looking for something to just sleep in. The rooms are compact but bearable. Not luxurious but comfortable and was great for a base after our busy days.
  • Moussa
    France France
    A few minutes walking distance from Sultanahmet square. Cheap and clean hotel. The employees are helpful and very polite.
  • Khaled
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location is first class. The service is one of the best we have ever seen. Our stay at the Walnut Shell fully met our expectations
  • Ramisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The receptionist was accommodating. He went the extra mile to help us when we had an issue with the shopping we did for some clothes. Overall, all the staff were very nice and friendly. The room is cleaned every day and whenever you return to the...
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A little gem in old city center. Very clean room with large balcony. The views from balcony is amazing. Our suite room located on top floor was beyond our needs.
  • Cristian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfy cozy hotel near Blue Mosque and walking distance to main attractions in Sultanahmet. The staff is very firendly and welcoming. Room is perfect for a short trip - it was cleaned daily even if we only stayed for few days. Breakfast is...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • City view

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Turkish

House rules
Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Our hotel consists of a 4-storey building and there is no elevator.

Please note that hotel provides %5 discount for cash payment.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 2022-34-1511

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