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About the Hotel

Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Aksakal Sok. No:22 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

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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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
13 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Suite Balcony Sea View
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Connecting Family Room
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Istanbul800 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 42.1 km
Istanbul (IST) 48.9 km
Train
Sultanahmet Tram Station700 m
Underground
Vezneciler 1.6 km
Yenikapi (M1) 2.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
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Location

Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Aksakal Sok. No:22 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Aksakal Sok. No:22 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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