The largest caravanserai in Diyarbakır, now operating as Hotel Büyük Kervansaray, with a courtyard restaurant and the southern bazaar lanes beside it.
Deliller Hanı, also recorded as Hüsrev Paşa Hanı, stands on the north-south axis just inside the Mardin Gate. It is the largest of the city's caravanserais and, after use as workshops and storage into the 1980s, now operates as Hotel Büyük Kervansaray. Visitors mainly come to see the architecture and to use it as an anchor for the surrounding lanes, where cheese, dried fruit and everyday goods are sold, rather than as a souvenir mall.
| Hours | Hotel and courtyard open daily; any craft or souvenir shops follow shop hours of about 09:00-19:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | Free to look; hotel dining and shop prices vary |
| Payment | Cards are accepted in the hotel; cash is better in the surrounding lanes. |
| Address | Gazi Caddesi, Abdaldede Mahallesi, Sur, 21300 Diyarbakır, Turkey |
Good to know
- Best for
- Architecture and as a base for the southern bazaar lanes
Location
Gazi Caddesi, Abdaldede Mahallesi, Sur, 21300 Diyarbakır, Turkey
37.9068, 40.2359 View on map
Highlights
- Largest caravanserai in the city
- Hotel courtyard with restaurant
- Starting point for the southern part of Gazi Caddesi
- Close to Peynirciler Çarşısı and Cemil Paşa Konağı
Tips for visiting
- Walk north from here along Gazi Caddesi to reach Hasan Paşa Hanı and the Ulu Cami in about 10-15 minutes.
- Photograph the courtyard politely and avoid guest-only areas.
- Use the nearby cheese lanes for edible gifts.
When to visit
Morning, before the lanes fill with traffic
Accessibility
Historic stone building with uneven floors and steps; step-free routes should be confirmed with the hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deliller Hanı a market or a hotel?
It is a historic caravanserai that now operates as Hotel Büyük Kervansaray; the surrounding lanes hold the market activity.
Can non-guests enter?
Visitors can usually see the courtyard area; access to guest floors is restricted.
How far is it from Hasan Paşa Hanı?
Roughly 600 metres along Gazi Caddesi, a 10 minute walk.