Destination

Bali Bey Han

Built by Bali Bey, the son of Hamza Bey, the Sanjak Bey of Niğbolu, during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet in the late 15th century, the inn has the distinction of being the first three-storey inn of the Ottoman Empire. Built on an area opposite the bazaar in order to serve caravans coming from outside the city for commercial activity in the Kapalı Çarşı, the inn contains 64 rooms.

Osmangazi, Bursa

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Bali Bey Han

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Bali Bey Han sits within Osmangazi, Bursa. The toroti catalogue holds 205 described stops across Bursa, 108 of them in Osmangazi.

The nearest stop is Çakır Hamam / Çakırağa Hamamı, 110 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Bursa route passes 1.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Çakır Hamam / Çakırağa Hamamı110 m to the southeastLala Şahin Paşa Çocuk Kütüphanesi140 m to the northwestPirinç Han140 m to the northeastHaraççioğlu Medresesi170 m to the southwestOrhan Gazi Türbesi170 m to the northUzun Çarşı180 m to the east

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Bursa1.1 kmIstanbul – Bursa2.9 kmIstanbul – Antalya9.4 kmIstanbul – Eskisehir9.4 kmIstanbul – Aydin12 kmIstanbul – Izmir12 kmIstanbul – Mugla12 kmIstanbul – Balikesir12 kmIstanbul – Denizli12 km

Frequently asked

What is Bali Bey Han?
Built by Bali Bey, the son of Hamza Bey, the Sanjak Bey of Niğbolu, during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet in the late 15th century, the inn has the distinction of being the first three-storey inn of the Ottoman Empire. Built on an area opposite the bazaar in order to serve caravans coming from outside the city for commercial activity in the Kapalı Çarşı, the inn contains 64 rooms.
Where is Bali Bey Han?
Bali Bey Han is in Osmangazi, Bursa.
How long does it take to visit Bali Bey Han?
The suggested visit time for Bali Bey Han is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Bali Bey Han?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bali Bey Han; the closest are Çakır Hamam / Çakırağa Hamamı, Lala Şahin Paşa Çocuk Kütüphanesi, Pirinç Han.
Is Bali Bey Han on the way anywhere, and which route?
Bali Bey Han lies 1.1 km from the Ankara – Bursa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.