Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Drinking
SADE KAHVE
(Manifaturacılar Caddesi 17; cofee
"
4-6, desserts
"
4-8)
Opposite a slew of tinkerers and metalbend-
ers, this is a fabulous little find run by coffee fanatics who make a mean brew, Turkish or
otherwise, and the most delicious waffles in town.
| Cafe
TÜRKÜ CAFE
(Musalla Mahallesi Han Arkası Sokak 16)
On Safranbolu's equivalent of a bar strip, this friendly
place is run by a cool mother-and-daughter team who pour ice-cold Efes with smiley effi-
ciency. Also hosts regular live music.
| Bar
Shopping
Safranbolu is a great place to pick up handicrafts, especially textiles, metalwork, shoes
and wooden artefacts.
YEMENICILER ARASTASI
(Peasant Shoe-Maker's Bazaar; Arasta Arkası Sokak)
This restored
arasta
(row of shops by a
mosque) is the best place to start looking for crafts. You may also see shops on nearby
streets occupied by authentic working saddle-makers, felt-makers and other artisans.
| Market
Information
Çarşı has a bank, with an ATM, on Kazdağlıoğulu Meydanı.
Tourist office
(
712 3863;
www.safranbolu.gov.tr
;
Kazdağlıoğulu Meydanı;
9am-5.30pm)
Informed,
multilingual staff can provide loads of tips and advice.
Getting There & Around
Most buses stop in Karabük first and then finish at Kıranköy otogar (upper Safranbolu),
from where minibuses or a
servis
(shuttle bus) can deposit you in central Kıranköy, near
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