Walnut Shell Hotel
★★★Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Aksakal Sok. No:22 SultanahmetShow Map
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Food & drink
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Family & kids
- Family rooms
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Airport shuttle
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Currency exchange
- Daily housekeeping
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Shuttle service
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- 24-hour security
Internet & parking
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
Rooms & accessibility
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Safety deposit box
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Smoke alarms
General
- Express check-in/check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Lockers
- Wine/champagne
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Walking tours
- Tour/class on local culture
- Live music/performance
- Themed dinner nights
- Cooking class
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Review highlights
Wonderful
Based on 355 reviews
What did guests like the most
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- Cleanliness: Guests noted issues with a musty smell and old furniture.
- Service: Staff was described as pleasant and helpful.
- Location: Centrally located, close to town center, ideal for exploring the city.
- Room Quality: Rooms were smaller than expected and in need of renovation.
- Amenities: Standard quality for this hotel tier.
- Value for Money: Some guests felt the price did not align with the room quality.
- Food and Beverage: Breakfast was well-reviewed and appreciated by guests.
- Overall Experience: Generally a positive experience despite some drawbacks.
Watch out for: Noisy due to main road · Rooms in need of renovation · Musty smell
✦ This sentiment is generated from 355 reviews summarized by AI.
Verified guest reviews via booking partner
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und das Hotel sehr sauber. Super Service ! Frühstück war auch super !
Es gab nichts zu meckern !
The location, cleanliness and the staff were all great
The room and the bathrooms are quite tight
De gastvrijheid
Good to know about Walnut Shell Hotel
Where is Walnut Shell Hotel and how far is it from the airport?
Walnut Shell Hotel is in Istanbul. The nearest airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), roughly 30 km away. Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 36 km away. Distances are straight-line — allow extra time for road transfers.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Walnut Shell Hotel?
Check-in starts from 02:00 PM. Check-out is until 12:00 PM.
How do guests rate Walnut Shell Hotel?
Walnut Shell Hotel scores 9.3/10 from 355 verified guest reviews collected by our booking partner after real stays.
About the hotel
Central Location near Historic Sites
Located just steps away from the Blue Mosque, Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet offers easy access to Istanbul's iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
Comfortable Rooms and Complimentary Amenities
Enjoy a cozy stay in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom. Guests can also indulge in complimentary coffee and tea during their visit.
Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
Benefit from services like breakfast each morning, car hire, and tour arrangements by the friendly staff. Explore the vibrant neighborhood with various dining options and easy access to public transportation.
Book your stay at Walnut Shell Hotel Sultanahmet for a memorable Istanbul experience.
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