Walnut Shell Hotel, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
Walnut Shell Hotel features rooms with up-to-date amenities, including automatic lighting, a hair dryer, a refrigerator, and a remote-control flat-screen TV with cable channels. All air-conditioned rooms include a LED TV, minibar, and electric kettle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available. Guests will find free toiletries, a safety deposit box, and parquet floors. Daily housekeeping is provided. Some rooms include a balcony and sea views. Guests staying three or more nights receive a complimentary bottle of wine and a fruit basket.
Dining Options
Guests can enjoy fresh meals for lunch or dinner along with drinks and Turkish coffee. A welcome drink is offered. Onsite restaurants are available.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests can take kids to child-friendly sites such as the Dolphinarium or the Miniatürk model village. They can also attend a traditional 'sema' Mevlevi dance ceremony at the Hodjapasha Dance Theater in Istanbul. A folklore show is available to give a taste of Anatolian culture. Another option is to attend a floor show featuring live music and belly dancing. Guests can also watch the centuries-old spiritual Mevlevi dance ceremony, featuring graceful choreography, Persian chanting, and traditional Turkish music.
Location and Transportation
Walnut Shell Hotel is situated in the shadow of the Blue Mosque. It provides easy access to The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market. Landmarks nearby include Gulhane Park (1 km), Topkapi Palace harem (1 km), Suleymaniye Mosque (2.5 km), Walled Obelisk (1 km), Blue Mosque (1 km), Cagaloglu Hamami (1 km), Topkapi Palace (1 km), and TGC Press Media Museum (1 km). The hotel is 1 km from the Sultanahmet Tram stop. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International is 45 km away. Guests who travel from İstanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport may reach the hotel easily by public transport.
Hotel Services
The hotel provides automatic lighting, hair dryer, refrigerator, and remote control flat screen TV. A 24/7 reception desk is available. Room cleaning service is carried out daily.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Dinner
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor