YAZMACILAR HANI OTEL RESTAURANT in Tokat

Beautiful hotel with an amazing history. Restored to a very lovely standard and the best of Tokat. The rooms are a delight, full of authentic features. The hotel is a thriving tourist attraction and restaurant but never loses its sleepy charm or friendly welcome. The hotel cat is a highlight.

My recent stay at Yazmacılar Han Otel in Tokat was a deeply personal and reflective experience. As someone with childhood memories tied to this historic building, I was struck by the remarkable transformation it has undergone over the past fifty years.

Once a bustling and chaotic center for yazma (hand-painted kerchief) production, Yazmacılar Han was far from its current form. Fifty years ago, it was a messy, dirty place filled with concrete baths for painting and tables for wood printing, where colorful yazmas were hung in higher places to dry. As a child, I remember feeling worried about the workers, who were often covered in dirt from their demanding jobs, seemingly lost in their labor as I passed through in a nice suit, unnoticed by them.

Returning to the hotel today brought a sense of happiness and relief. The challenging conditions of the past are completely gone, replaced by a beautifully renovated space with a large central median opening and spacious rooms featuring high ceilings. The contrast between the old and new was striking—where once it was a place of hard labor, it is now a peaceful, inviting hotel with no trace of its industrial past. On the walls, there were only a few yazmas and a single picture from the past, small reminders of the building’s history.

While I appreciated the modern comforts, I couldn’t help but feel that more should be done to remember the people who spent their lives working here, likely the grandfathers of many current residents of Tokat. The process, the conditions, and the stories of those workers who likely endured job-related illnesses should be honored, making everything more memorable for future generations. Their lives and the hardships they faced are a vital part of this place's legacy, and I wish that more of it had been preserved for visitors to learn about.

During my stay, I was fortunate to experience a special night filled with music and drinks, which brought the hotel to life in a different way. The lively atmosphere made for a fun and memorable evening, yet it was impossible not to reflect on the souls of those who once worked and possibly faced illness due to the difficult conditions in the building.

While the Yazmacılar Han Otel has completely moved on from its history as a center for yazma production, the memories of those past days are still with me. Today, the hotel stands as a comfortable and elegant place to stay, a symbol of renewal and transformation, leaving behind the hardships of the past while offering a serene and enjoyable experience for visitors.

This was an absolute gem of a hotel. Perfect location for exploring Tokat, good kahvaltı plate, the staff were lovely and the rooms were clean, big and beautifully decorated. Would highly recommend staying here as part of your Tokat experience.

Really a hidden gem in the beautiful and history rich city of Tokat. Be aware of the narrow alleys, if you drive a car. The staff is friendly and offered to park our car at a nearby parking lot.

There is an open buffet, prepared by very friendly and kind staff. Also the reception and service is delivered with a smile by kind staff and reception.

The rooms are larger than expected and are decorated in old Ottoman/Seljuk style, which is charming to look at. The rooms are named after characters out of epics/ tales. These tales are hung on the walls to read.

Thanks to Batuhan and the other members of the hotel for a pleasant stay at the Yazmacilar Hani Hotel.

A beautiful old caravansery at the entrance to the older part of Tokat. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was beautiful, bathroom and shower as well.
The museums as well as the commercial city center are easily reachable by foot.

One of the best hotels I have ever been! Loved the location, historic ambiance, traditional design, kindly put details and of course the most importantly the cleanliness and hygiene during these sensitive period!

Although I've been to this place many times, I discover something new every time. Every corner of the hotel has its own unique detail. I've tried the food many times. Today I had the opportunity to have breakfast.

The mixed grill was very good overall, the meat and chops were cooked perfectly. For breakfast, an all-in-one menu can be made.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Hotel owner Özkan Gündüzlü, who set out to reveal, protect, tell and convey the 900-year history of Tokat, the beauty of the 700-year-old inn, and, in his own words, to increase the number of people who will share these beauties with the lantern in his hand. I present. As someone who visited the Kabe-i Mescit neighborhood 4-5 years ago, I sincerely congratulate him for taking the lead in this transformation.

Although it is a place I have been to many times, I discover something different about it every time. Every corner of the hotel is a different detail. I have tasted its food many times. Today I had the chance to have breakfast.

This is a new and authentic hotel which was renovated from and old trade center.it is at the center and close to the historical areas.the design is nice.it has a restaurant as well for outer visitors which is a bist costly but the food is ok.