Ankara Ili Hotels

• carnival06
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TRAVEL TO THE HISTORY: DİVAN ÇUKURHAN HOTEL

This hotel is wonderful.Service is perfect absolutley.This is hotel information for you :)

The Çukurhan is located opposite to the main entrance of the Ankara Citadel, close to the site which was formerly known as the Horse Market, and on the west side of the present Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum. Under the Ottomans, the Han was affiliated to Sheikh ul-islam (the chief religious official in the Ottoman Empire) Ankaravî Mehmed Emin Efendi Foundation.

The brick and stone building with wooden planks and bays has a tile roof and is supposed to have been built in the late 16th or early 17th century. The Çukurhan functioned as a typical Ottoman city caravanserai: in other words it was an Inn with a marketplace in the courtyard. It retained its commercial importance through the years with many shops and workplaces that sold a vast range of goods including mohair, wool, grains, dried fruits, vegetables, etc.

In 1950 the Çukurhan caught fire and was seriously damaged. Soon after that, the building was repaired but mostly lost its original form and abandoned at the end of the 20th century.

The Han, also placed in the “Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites of the World” announced by World Monuments Fund (WMF), was leased on a “Renovate-Operate- Transfer” basis in October 2006 by Çengelhan Inc., which is a company of the Rahmi M. Koç Foundation for Museology and Culture, from the Turkish Prime Ministry General Directorate of Foundations, Ankara Regional Directorate. The restoration period of the Çukurhan began in October 2007 and lasted to May 2010. Throughout the two-and-a-half-year restoration process enormous care and attention was paid to the preservation of the original state of the building. This extended to glassing the entire courtyard area.

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The Çukurhan is located opposite to the main entrance of the Ankara Citadel, close to the site which was formerly known as the Horse Market, and on the west side of the present Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum. Those seeking an environment of authentic luxury while travelling on business will be pleased to learn that the Divan Çukurhan is located in the Ulus district of Ankara, home to both key government ministries and most embassies. Divan Çukurhan is a truly unique hotel combining history, distinctive décor, superior service and a location ideal for both business and sightseeing.

Nearby Attractions

Atatürk’s Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) 3 km
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum 20 mt
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations 100 mt
Cer Modern Art Museum 2 km
Ethnographical Museum 1.5 km
Museum Of The War of Independence 1.5 km
(1st Parliament Building)
Roman Bath 1.8 km
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport 28 km

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: divan çukurhan hotel tarihi ankara kalesi karşısı necatibey mah. depo sok. no:3 Ulus/Ankara/Turkey
• Phone: 00903123066400
• Website: http://www.divan.com.tr/ENG/Hotel-Destinations/Divan-Cukurhan/
• Related to: Luxury Travel, Historical Travel
• Written October 21, 2011

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• traveloturc
• Reviews: 1428

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Patalya Thermal Resort: In the middle of National Park

Patalya Thermal resort is situated in the middle Soguksu National Park .
You can enjoy your stay in the middle of pine trees.You can take some spa cure aswell your trekking activities around the resort.There is 312 luxurious rooms avaliable and 2 restaurants

Unique Quality: Spa

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: kizilcahamam milli parký
• Phone: +90 (312) 736 02 00 (pbx)
• Website: www.patalyahotel.com.tr
• Written May 26, 2008

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• Paulie52
• Reviews: 24

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Ankara Hilton: Paulie's Preferred Digs

Good rooms, food, bar, breakfast. Ridiculously overpriced, but it's the only place I know in Ankara and I have stayed there a number of times on business.

Unique Quality: Perhaps the most up-scale hotel in Ankara, located in the fashionable Cankaya district, just down the road from the President's house. American presidents stay at the Hilton when visiting, to give you an idea.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Website: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/ANKHITW-Ankara-HiltonSA/index.do
• Related to: Historical Travel, Business Travel
• Written December 24, 2006

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• OzgurEY
• Reviews: 30

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Sheraton Hotel: Ankara's modernest hotel

I was actually staying just for 2 days but the quality of the service , housekeeping,reception,beauty of the wiev from the room was excellent.If you go to Ankara ever and you love to stay in really quality places.....

Unique Quality: Buffets for all.(breakfast,dinner....)
It s in the centrum
Next to the one of the most popular shoping street and center.
Clean....

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Address: Tunali hilmi caddesi
• Related to: Historical Travel, Business Travel, Luxury Travel
• Written January 1, 2006

Hotel from tunali hilmi

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• selim_online
• Reviews: 2

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Best in The World :): Ankaragucu's Football Team

You must see this team :)

Unique Quality: My favourite football team is ANKARAGUCU

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: www.ankaragucu.org.tr
• Website: www.ankaragucu.org.tr
• Written January 21, 2005

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