Dogan Hotel

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:

The Dogan Hotel renovation process maintains the original architecture of the building, helping to hand down the cultural and historical heritage of the destination to future generations.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:

Dogan Hotel was originally built as a typical Ottoman style mansion about 250 years ago. The actual owners of this historical building did a great job changing a decaying structure into a beautiful living one. Today this mansion is used as a hotel. During the restoration process, upmost attention was paid to retain the original architecture and decoration, such as hand carved wooden doors and ceilings. Successful restoration project applications like Dogan Hotel have a great effect on sustainable tourism. Standing old buildings are like the ornaments of a destination, imparting original and different values and adding tourist interest.