The undiscovered inn of Bursa draws attention with its architecture.

The Wooden Inn, located in the Tahtakale neighborhood of the Osmangazi district in Bursa, attracts attention with its architecture.
Built during the Ottoman Empire in the 1890s, the historical Wooden Inn was completed in the early 1900s and was made entirely of wood, serving caravans for a long time. The inn was designed with an open center of the roof to prevent merchants staying there from being disturbed by the smell of horses and camels, as the ground floor was used as a stable. After many years, the inn faced a risk of collapse, changed hands, and was demolished and rebuilt in the 1960s. While the exterior architecture of the inn was preserved, its interior was redesigned according to the conditions of the time. Today, the historical inn offers visitors a nostalgic atmosphere and has recently become a favorite among tourists. The Wooden Inn, which has become a popular stop for domestic and foreign tourists visiting Bursa, sees visitors taking plenty of photos to adorn their social media accounts.

European tourists are flocking in
Hasan Basri Karnabat, one of the inn’s tradesmen, who provides guidance and shares information with tourists visiting the Wooden Inn, said, “This is an inn built in the 1890s during the Ottoman Empire and opened in the early 1900s. It is referred to as ‘Ahşap Han’ during the Ottoman period. Today, it is known as the ‘Akarsu İpekçi İş Sarayı’, as it is an inn built in Ottoman architecture. It was used for accommodation at the time it was built. The center of the roof was left open because horses were left on the ground floor. The aim was to let the stable smell escape from the open roof and not enter the rooms. Many tourists come from various countries, and tourists from European countries such as South Korea, England, France, Germany, and Belgium have visited this place while in Bursa. We contribute to the recognition of this place by sharing our knowledge about it with tourists. The number of visitors has increased recently. For the past four years, people who see photos of this place on social media have been curious and come here.”