Walnut Shell Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (352 reviews)
Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Aksakal Sok. No:22 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to town centre
Good breakfast
Helpful staff
Cons:
Noisy due to main road
Rooms in need of renovation
Musty smell

Categories

Cleanliness
8.93
Guests noted issues with a musty smell and old furniture.
Service
9.9
Staff was described as pleasant and helpful.
Location
10
Centrally located, close to town center, ideal for exploring the city.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were smaller than expected and in need of renovation.
Amenities
9.39
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.42
Some guests felt the price did not align with the room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.88
Breakfast was well-reviewed and appreciated by guests.
Overall Experience
9.93
Generally a positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:59

Property Description

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.

Important information:

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


Please note that hotel provides %5 discount for cash payment.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 352 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.93
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 9.39
Value for Money: 8.42
Food and Beverage: 9.88
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Andrei • family_with_children • jp
7
Ванная - ловушка
Pros:

Удобное расположение. Есть небольшая крытая терраса, оттуда даже кусочек моря виден.

Cons:

Фотографии не соответствуют действительности. Сложно отрегулировать воду в ванной. Если вы находитесь в ванной и откроется дверь на кухню, вас заблокирует, и выйти из ванной вы не сможете никак - вообще. Приходится всегда брать в ванную телефон - на всякий случай.

Очень сложная для подъема винтовая лестница. Номер с террасой находится на пятом этаже.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • es
7
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Seres • couple • hu
10
Pros:

Az elhelyezkedés.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Genoveva • family_with_children • es
9
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Callahan • family_with_children • us
7
It’s a great value with friendly people.clean but tight rooms, and a wonderful breakfast.
Pros:

Great location! Awesome breakfast and seaside view from Terrace at breakfast. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Heater makes room too hot. A bit noisy in street facing rooms.

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Edil • couple • hn
1
No volvería a quedarme aquí
Pros:

El desayuno. Lo tienen en el hotel de al lado en una terraza bonita con buenas vistas. Desayuno variado y muy rico.

Cons:

Hice la reserva con semanas de antelación solo para llegar después de un largo viaje y que me digan de una manera un poco hostil de que hubo un “error” en el precio y que realmente ese precio era solo el de una noche y no de la estancia completa y para quedarme el resto de noches tenía que pagar 120 euros más de lo que ya había pagado. Sigo sin saber si realmente fue un error o una estafa que tienen para hacer pagar más una vez ya estás ahí. Eso o simplemente fue un error de Booking al publicar el precio, en todo caso yo debería ser el último perjudicado en esta situación. Experiencia desagradable.
Y luego en la habitación la calefacción estaba al máximo y fue imposible bajar la temperatura por lo que tuvimos que abrir la ventana y dejarla así toda la noche, soportando todo el ruido de la calle ya que era un segundo.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Jess1310 • family_with_children • gb
7
Very basic and good value little hotel
Pros:

The staff were super friendly and helpful.
I was surprised with the variety of the breakfast buffet

Cons:

The WiFi was hit and miss; however, they did call in some IT people to rectify the router.

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • at
8
Tolle Lage, gutes Früstück
Pros:

Fruhstück war gut, tolle Lage, nettes Personal

Cons:

Etwas kleine Zimmer

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Eliza • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Close to town centre.
Clean

Cons:

Very noisy as it fronts the main road

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Silbika • extended_group • gb
7
2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Gila • extended_group • de
8
Toller Kurztrip nach Istanbul
Pros:

Der Service und die Lage

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Mustafa • couple • de
6
Wenn du den ganzen was in der Stadt unternimmst, und suchst ein Hotelzimmer mit guter Lage zum Schlafen , bist du da gen
Pros:

Die zentrale Lage

Cons:

An einer sehr lauten Straße, Zimmer z. T. renovierungsbedürftig und mit einer rel. enger Windeltreppe erreichbar. Also muss man etwas körperliche Kondition haben.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Reina78 • family_with_children • pa
10
2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Adama • couple • fr
5
Pros:

Le personnel est très agréable, une communication quand on pose des questions.

Cons:

Les chambres ne sont pas à la hauteur que je m’attendais, je m’attendais pour enfin le prix à standing élevé. En effet, les photos ne rentre pas justice à la chambre. En effet, l’hôtel est enjoliver sur les photos et les descriptions.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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YelLega • family_with_children • us
10
2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Milena • family_with_children • fr
10
2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Osman • couple • fr
10
2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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E.Ela • extended_group • de
10
2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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1998M.M • family_with_children • nl
10
2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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HENI • couple • ro
9
2025-08-03 • via Nuitee