Kumarcılar Han
A 17th-century 'Gamblers' Inn' beside the Great Caravanserai. Its stone arcaded courtyard has been restored and now houses popular bars and cafés.
Kumarcilar Han means 'Gamblers' Inn'. Built at the end of the 17th century beside the Great Caravanserai, it is smaller, with two storeys of stone arcades enclosing a courtyard. The entrance archway retains medieval-style pointed arches. The building was neglected for a long time, but after recent restoration several cafés and bars have opened here. At night the soft lighting in the courtyard makes it one of the most atmospheric spots in North Nicosia. Admission is free, and it can be visited together with the Great Caravanserai.
Opening hours
About 10:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Büyük Han
- Bedesten (St Nicholas Church)
- Selimiye Mosque (Cathedral of Saint Sophia)
- Atatürk Square & Venetian Column
- Bandabulya (Municipal Market)
- Ledra Street & Crossing Point
- Faneromeni Church & Square
- Mevlevi Tekke Museum