Some of the houses in the town are used as hotels. You need to stay in one for the best Safranbolu experience. The other option is to stay at a nearby chain hotel if you prefer that.

Pigeons on top of a mosque in the early hours of the day.

There are many historical and newly built mosques in this little town.

It is safe to get lost in its little streets.

Be prepared to climb a bit to see the town from a hill. A local lady is about to take a break in front of a shop.

Pigeons taking off during sunrise.

The rewarding view from one of the many hills surrounding the town.

We and locals are the only ones around before sunrise.

And the beautiful morning sun showing itself.

Red roofs and a yellow taxi

You can notice that local life is going on in here. Streets and traditional coffee shops are full of locals.

A closer look at a mosque and its minaret.

These small passages take you to local food, coffee, drinks from your hotel.

The town from above

A red car parked near a 'konak'. That's what these houses are called in Turkish.

Turkish coffee. Brewed traditional way. Ready to serve.

City History Museum at night. It is worth to spend a quick hour in this building.

Minarets, houses and a mountain line in the background

More roofs

More greens

Garden of our hotel where we had breakfasts: good breakfasts and friendly staff.

Incekaya Aqueduct from 18th century (~4 miles/~6 kms in the north of Safranbolu)

Meters away from Incekaya Aqueduct, you can take the stairs down and hike Canyon Tokatli.

Canyon Tokatli and the trail from above

A cat relaxing under Turkish bath (hammam) towels on a summer day.

You can find a small bazaar with shops selling traditional items. The sign on the door reads: Saffron Cologne.