Hotel Divan Cukurhan (Ankara, Turkey)

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. The Han, also placed in the “Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites of the World” announced by World Monuments Fund (WMF). 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. Each 19 rooms at the Divan Çukurhan has its own personality and is a unique design statement about the interaction of historic structures and modern convenience, cross-cultural pollination and the way natural light interacts with authentic and all-natural building materials to shape space. Our unique rooms mean that while you enjoy everything from wireless internet to rain showers, you also experience design that highlights the authentic beauty of historic half-timbered brick masonry.The historic ethos and authentic ambiance of the Çukurhan and Çengelhan are as inspiring for our culinary team as they are delightful for our guests, and that is reflected in the diverse food and beverage offerings you will discover when you visit us. The Divan Çengelhan Brasserie is the centrepiece of the Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum’s gallery on display in a 16th century caravanserai, you will discover an equally provocative fusion of traditional Turkish and Ottoman cuisine with international fare. Our Avlu bar, Library and Business Center welcomed our guest with fascination.