Description of hotel: Walnut Shell Hotel in Istanbul

With a stay at Walnut Shell Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, a 9-minute walk from Blue Mosque and 10 minutes by foot from Basilica Cistern. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hagia Sophia and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Grand Bazaar. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Little Hagia Sophia - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Sultanahmet Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Blue Mosque - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Basilica Cistern - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hagia Sophia - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Column of Constantine - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Gulhane Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Grand Bazaar - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Topkapi Palace - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Beyazit Square - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Istanbul University - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Yenikapi Ferry Terminal - 1.6 km / 1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47.1 km / 29.3 mi
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 44.2 km / 27.4 mi

The preferred airport for Walnut Shell Hotel is Istanbul Airport (IST).

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

• Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children (approximately)
• Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
• Self parking fee: EUR 5 per night
• Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
• No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
• This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
• Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray.
• Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
• Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
• Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
• On-site PCR COVID-19 testing is available for a EUR 20 fee, and antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing is available for a EUR 30 fee; reservations are required for on-site testing.
• This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Tourism Certification Program (Turkey).