The Black Sea Region - Turkey with Your Family: From Bustling Bazaars to Historic Sites - page 195

the very heart of Artvin, close to
the town's little Georgian
museum and its main shopping
streets. It offers a special menu in
its traditionally decorated restau-
rant where Turkish dishes are
predominantly served, as well as a
good choice of ice creams and
desserts. There's also a swimming
pool for your children to enjoy
themselves, along with a Turkish
bath, sauna and solarium for
older members of the family.
The hotel is quick to offer infor-
mation on local activities that will
keep children entertained,
although almost all revolve
around the scenery and landscape
for which the area is known.
There's trekking, cycling and
nature trails to explore, especially
in the nearby Karagöl National
Park (see p. 188) or watersports
on some of the rivers that wind
their way through Artvin.
Rooms 42, including family suites.
Rates from around 90 YTL. Credit
MC, V. Amenities restaurant with chil-
dren's menu, playground, swimming
pool, fitness suite, Turkish bath, sauna,
high chairs available in the restaurant,
laundry service. In room AC, TV,
en-suite bathroom, cots and special
children's beds available on request.

important trading city. Built in
1645, it was used for many years
in this capacity before being trans-
formed into the impressive hotel
it is today. Affording lots of luxu-
ries, the Cinci Han Hotel wel-
comes children and provides
services such as a children's club,
babysitting and a playground. In
its Develik Restaurant there is a
special children's menu serving
smaller versions of the Turkish
and international dishes offered
on the main menu. The hotel is
situated right near the bazaar in
the centre of Safranbolu and, as
such, is ideal for exploring the city
without the need for too much
walking. Similarly, it provides a
good base if taking a hired car out
for a drive to explore the planta-
tions and orchards for which the
Black Sea region is known. A
guests' car park means your hire
car will be safe. This is a hotel that
feels welcoming and with a tradi-
tional Turkish décor, vaulted ceil-
ings and massive fireplaces it has
lots of character too.
Rooms 25, including family rooms.
Rates from around 150 YTL with
packages available for families.
Credit MC, V. Amenities Children's
club, playground, babysitting service,
laundry service, restaurant, cafe, bar,
free car parking. In room en-suite
bathroom, central heating, TV,
Internet, 24-hour room service.

MODERATE
Cinci Han Hotel

★★
Esko Çarsi Çesme Cinci Han,
Safranbolu b [phone];
www.cincihan.com . Located in the
very heart of the historic city of
Safranbolu, near the bazaar.

EXPENSIVE
Hotel Dedeman Rize

★★
Alipa@a Köyü Mevkii, Rize b +90 464
223 44 44; www.dedemanhotels.
com . Located right on the seafront at
the holiday resort of Rize.

The Cinci Han building, a
former caravanseraifor passing
merchants, dates back to a
time when Safranbolu was an

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