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About this property

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • 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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Antoinette
    Canada Canada
    The wallnut shell is an adorable and quaint little hotel in the heart of the old city district. Walking distance to many major attractions. The staff at the hotel were very kind and accommodating. Breakfast, which is served next door at the...
  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotel surroundings

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.

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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.
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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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