On Bursa’s historic-market side, Koza Han is a commercial inn where the city’s silk-trade history meets an active shopping arcade. Built in 1490–1491, it stands between Ulu Cami and Orhan Camii, with silk and textile shops arranged around a courtyard.
- Location: Hanlar Bölgesi, Osmangazi, Bursa
- Known for: silk, textiles and a courtyard with a kiosk mosque
- Visitor hours: Open daily
What Koza Han is known for
Koza Han is a historic inn commissioned by Sultan Bayezid II to provide income for his mosque and madrasa in Istanbul. The Republic of Türkiye Culture Portal names Abdullah bin Pulad Şah as its architect. It is part of the Hanlar District within the “Bursa and Cumalıkızık: Birth of the Ottoman Empire” World Heritage property, inscribed in 2014.
The building is also known by several historical names, including Yeni Han, Beylik Han and Kervansaray. Its name and commercial role reflect a long association with Bursa’s silk trade; today, it continues to function as a place of business.
The courtyard and surrounding market streets
A two-story building forms a rectangle around the central courtyard, with a single-story stable building, İç Koza Han, adjoining it to the east. The courtyard has a kiosk mosque, with a fountain beneath its upper-floor prayer space. On the north side, the monumental entrance is decorated with turquoise tiles.
Koza Han sits between Ulu Cami and Orhan Camii, and lower-floor doors also lead toward Orhan Camii and the covered bazaar. The han’s layout makes the courtyard a useful orientation point before you browse the surrounding market streets. For context on one of its neighboring landmarks, read this Ulu Cami Bursa visitor guide.
Shops and visitor etiquette
Koza Han is an active commercial market, not only a historic building. Upper-floor shops sell silk fabrics, scarves, shawls, clothing, silver, gifts, and dowry and home-textile goods. Cafeterias occupy the lower floor, while the courtyard is arranged with cafés and tea gardens.
Allow room for people shopping and working as you move through the arcades. If you want to browse, take time to look through the upper-floor shops as well as the ground-level spaces; the two floors have different offerings.
How do you get from Burcman Hotel to Koza Han?
From Burcman Hotel, Koza Han is about a 21-minute walk or an 8-minute drive. Its address is Hanlar Bölgesi, Osmangazi, Bursa. Pair the market visit with nearby Ulu Cami, which stands beside the han.
Check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9:00–18:30
- Saturday: 8:00–20:30
- Sunday: 10:00–19:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Nearby sights to combine with a visit
Ulu Cami stands beside Koza Han in the historic center, so you can combine the mosque and market in the same outing. The Hanlar District’s covered bazaar is also accessible from the han. Bursa City Museum is another city landmark, with visitor details in this Bursa City Museum guide.
If you are planning a broader route through the center, a Bursa central sights walking route connects the area with other historic stops.
FAQs
What is Koza Han?
Koza Han is a historic commercial inn in Bursa’s Hanlar District, built in 1490–1491 and still used for shops and cafés.
What can you buy at Koza Han?
Its upper-floor shops sell silk goods, textiles, clothing, silver and gifts. Cafeterias are on the lower floor.
Are Koza Han’s opening hours consistent across listings?
Open daily. No. Published schedules differ, so check the official site before visiting.