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title: "Walnut Shell Hotel, Istanbul: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Walnut Shell Hotel in Istanbul: rated 6.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★★
# Walnut Shell Hotel

Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkey

6.3 ·  Okay 9 reviews ·  #1509 #1,509 of 1,886 in Istanbul ·  4.1/5 on Google, 104 reviews ·  9.0 Location score
## About Walnut Shell Hotel

Walnut Shell Hotel is a hotel in Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkey. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Istanbul. The nearest airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), is 31 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 305

Küçükayasofya Mah. Aksakal Sokak No:22 [walnutshellhotel.com](http://www.walnutshellhotel.com/)

## How Walnut Shell Hotel scores

Better rated than 19% of hotels in Istanbul

-   Guest rating **6.3**
-   Location **9.0**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Istanbul average

## Rating on Google

4.1/5

104 Google reviews

-   5★68%
-   4★14%
-   3★5%
-   2★1%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Венёв вокзал</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">190 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">69 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Istanbul</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Istanbul Archaeological Museum110 m
-   Kadırga Evleri130 m
-   Turbeler Muzesi210 m
-   Cumhuriyet Müzesi250 m
-   Istanbul Aquarium350 m
-   Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi360 m

## Walnut Shell Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Walnut Shell Hotel . Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. At Walnut Shell Hotel , every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Walnut Shell Hotel offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the cable TV for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day carefree at Walnut Shell Hotel , as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.

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## Questions about Walnut Shell Hotel

### How do guests rate Walnut Shell Hotel?

Walnut Shell Hotel has a guest rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 reviews, which is better than 19% of rated hotels in Istanbul.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Walnut Shell Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Walnut Shell Hotel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Walnut Shell Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Walnut Shell Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), is 31 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Walnut Shell Hotel have?

Walnut Shell Hotel has 1 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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