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About the Hotel

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

Rooms with Views

Rooms include a flat-screen TV, minibar, electric kettle, and private bathroom with free toiletries. Some offer sea views from balconies or terraces, with select rooms featuring separate sleeping and sitting areas with convertible couches.

Dining and Cooking

The hotel restaurant hosts 3-hour Turkish cooking classes for visitors. Guests can enjoy fresh meals, Turkish coffee, and drinks onsite. Nearby options include a traditional tavern with live Gypsy music and meze, and a self-service barbecue restaurant where you grill kebabs.

Entertainment and Activities

Watch a folklore show or attend the Mevlevi sema ceremony at Hodjapasha Dance Theater, featuring Persian chanting and traditional music. The hotel is close to Set Üstü Çay Bahçesi, which offers views of the Bosphorus, Sea of Marmara, and Princes' Islands.

Location and Transport

The hotel is 800 meters from Sultanahmet Tram stop, with connections to Taksim Square and Eminonü port. It is 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Nearby sites include the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market.

Services and Amenities

Daily housekeeping, 24/7 reception, and safety deposit boxes are provided. Rooms include air conditioning, heating, and soundproofing. The hotel offers a welcome drink for all guests and a complimentary bottle of wine and fruit basket for stays of 3 nights or more.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Double or Twin Room

2 persons

13 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Suite Balcony Sea View

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Connecting Family Room

2 persons

30 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 10 per day

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

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

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

City landmarks

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

990 m

Mosque

Blue Mosque

990 m

Landmark

Basilica Cistern

990 m

Square

Sultanahmet District

990 m

Landmark

Topkapi Palace harem

990 m

Museum

Topkapi Palace

990 m

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

2.7 km

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

990 m

Landmark

Historic Areas of Istanbul

990 m

Landmark

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

990 m

Bridge

Galata Bridge

2.3 km

Landmark

Gulhane Park

990 m

Landmark

Column of Constantine

1.1 km

Landmark

TGC Press Media Museum

1.1 km

Landmark

Cagaloglu Hamami

990 m

Monument

Serpent Column

990 m

Gallery

Dolmabahce Palace

4.6 km

Museum

Hagia Irene

990 m

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

990 m

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

1.1 km

Landmark

Caferaga Madrasa

990 m

Landmark

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

840 m

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

4.7 km

Landmark

Obelisk of Theodosius

990 m

Mosque

Laleli Camii

1.8 km

Landmark

Theodosius Cistern

1.1 km

Square

Beyazit Square

1.8 km

Landmark

Mosaic Museum

4.3 km

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

4.7 km

Nearby

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

310 m

Restaurants

Rose Garden Mezze

240 m

Binbirdirek. mah. Peykhane. Cd. no 16 Sultanahmet binbirdirek

Tarihi Cesme

220 m

Kadirga Liman Cadessi Fatih

Doy Doy Restaurant

270 m

Sifa Hamami Sok. No: 13 Sultanahmet

Reggae BR

230 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Kadirda Limani Cad. No: 147/1

Ezgi

230 m

Kardiga Liman Cad. No 185 Kucukayasofya-Eminonu/Istanbul

Bad Service Home Food

220 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi

Hunkar Kebap Restaurant

260 m

Kadirga Limani Caddesi No: 143/A

Loop Garden Cafe Restaurant

530 m

Sultanahmet Kennedy Cd. No 44 Kennedy Caddesi no 44

CarsI sultanahmet bufe

450 m

49-51 Peykhane Caddesi

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WALNUT SHELL HOTEL, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms with Views

Dining and Cooking

Entertainment and Activities

Location and Transport

Services and Amenities

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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