What to Eat

There are many places to eat in town, most of which them serve traditional Turkish and Ottoman food, and the most atmospheric are restaurants inside the restored houses. Some of these also have live traditional music, and those around the Carsi area are livelier especially during summer evenings. Almost as famous as the Ottoman houses are the sweets, with many shops selling locally made yaprak helvasi, which is layers of helva with walnuts.

What to Buy

Traditional handicrafts are still widely produced in Safranbolu, especially copper and yemeni, a special type of shoe, which can be bought in the Bakircilar bazaar. Souvenirs are widely available in the Carsi district and Arasta, including goods made in the nearby town of Kastamonu like textiles, wood, leather and ceramics.


Don't Leave Without

Enjoying the view from the top of Hidirlik Hill

Visiting the museum houses,

Visiting Incekaya Aqueduct and Yoruk Village,

Staying in a restored house,

Eating the local sweets,

Listening to traditional music in the evenings