Single
—/ month—
Single Room
Complete privacy for individual study
- En-suite bathroom — sole use
- Large desk with bookshelf
- The highest level of privacy
Licensed Private DormitoryMinistry of Youth & Sports
First and only in Turkey2000-bed private student dormitory
Your university years, with the comfort of home.
Located directly opposite Karabük University. Breakfast, dinner, the indoor pool and 24-hour security are included in the accommodation fee.
250 metres to campus — a 4-minute walk
2000
Bed capacity
250 m
Distance to campus
2 meals
Breakfast + dinner included
24/7
Security & cameras
Rooms
A room for every budget
Every room comes with a private bathroom, lockable wardrobe, study desk, fridge and ready-made bedding.
Single
Double
—/ month—
Double Room
Comfort and cost balanced · our most popular type
- En-suite bathroom — shared by two
- Own desk, wardrobe and storage bed each
- Our most frequently selected room type
Triple
—/ month—
Triple Room
Our most economical room type
- En-suite bathroom — shared by three
- Own desk, wardrobe and storage bed each
- The lowest monthly cost
Dear Parents
Sending your child abroad to study isn't easy — we understand.
Choosing where your child will live is one of the biggest decisions of this journey. Is Karabük a safe city? Is the dormitory close to campus? Is it trustworthy? Are meals, laundry and internet taken care of?
Karabük is a small, safe city, close to many major cities in Turkey. When choosing a dormitory, the most important thing to check is whether it is officially licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports. Private dormitories serving higher-education students are licensed and inspected by this ministry under the Regulation on Private Higher-Education Accommodation Services. AltınKalem is a licensed private dormitory under that regulation.
The AltınKalem FamilyMember of Karabük Private Student Dormitories Association
Why AltınKalem
Everything an international student needs, under one roof
Karabük hosts 10,000+ international students from 90+ countries — and we are right across the campus gate.
Right Across Campus
The main campus of Karabük University is 250 metres away — approximately a 4-minute walk.
Two Meals Included
Breakfast and dinner are included in the accommodation fee and prepared daily in our own kitchen.
Smart Security
Fingerprint and smart-card entry, 24/7 cameras and security staff. Separate blocks for male and female students.
Indoor Swimming Pool
A heated, semi-Olympic indoor pool inside the dormitory, available to residents throughout the academic year.
Study Hall
A quiet study hall reserved for coursework, open until late during examination periods.
Infirmary & Health Support
An infirmary is available on site. Transport to the hospital is arranged by the dormitory when required.
Building Safety
Earthquake and fire precautions
Earthquake Resistance
Our buildings are designed to the higher structural class required of student dormitories, approximately 40% above the standard applied to ordinary housing.
Fire Suppression System
The buildings are fitted with an automatic fire sprinkler system, which is a legal requirement for facilities of our bed capacity.
Fire-Resistant Wiring
Halogen-free, non-flame-propagating cable is used throughout the power, internet and camera installations.
Uninterrupted Power
A generator takes over during power cuts, and a lightning conductor protects the buildings.
Building Age and Insulation
The buildings date from 2011 and 2014 and have external cladding with thermal and acoustic insulation.
Inside the Dorm
Every requirement of student life within the campus
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For Parents
As safe as your own home
We operate to a standard that makes no compromises on safety, order and transparency during the time students spend away from their families.
Licensed, independent institution
Licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports, privately owned. No affiliation with any association, sect or foundation.
Entry-exit tracking
Fingerprint and smart-card turnstiles; male and female blocks are separate, watched 24/7 by our own security staff and cameras.
Direct access to management
Call us and you reach the dormitory management itself.
Health support close by
An infirmary is available on site; in emergencies the dormitory covers transport to the hospital.
Breakfast
Weekdays 07.00 – 11.00
Weekends 09.00 – 13.00
Dinner
Every day 18.00 – 21.00
Location
We are the campus's neighbor
The dormitory is located directly opposite the main gate of Karabük University; the campus is within walking distance.
Address: Kılavuzlar Köyü Girişi, across Karabük University, 1002. Cadde No:4, Karabük
To the main campus: 250 metres · 4-minute walk
Turf football field and a large garden inside the dormitory
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Accommodation, heating, hot water, breakfast, dinner, fiber internet, indoor pool, room and linen cleaning, the infirmary, hospital transport, technical service and in-house security are included in the fee. The gym, laundry-ironing service and the café are charged separately.
No. Male and female blocks are completely separate, with separate entrances and separate access tracking. The pool also has separate hours for each.
Yes. AltınKalem is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports and is a member of the Karabük Private Student Dormitories Association — it has no affiliation with any association, sect, or foundation.
Yes. A significant number of our residents are international students at Karabük University. Enquiries in English are welcome via WhatsApp, and our staff will assist with the registration process.
Our buildings are designed to the higher structural class required of student dormitories, approximately 40% above the standard applied to ordinary housing. An automatic sprinkler system is installed against fire, and halogen-free, non-flame-propagating cable is used throughout the electrical installation. A backup generator and a lightning conductor are also in place.
Only your personal belongings (your clothes). Bedding — pillow, duvet, sheets, mattress protector and fleece blanket — is provided clean and new by the dormitory.
Prices depend on the room type and academic year. Call us or write on WhatsApp for the current price list — we reply the same day.
Yes. If the name of the student you wish to share a room with is stated at the time of application, the request is accommodated wherever availability allows.
Room-change requests may be submitted to the dormitory management within the first month of the academic year and are accommodated wherever availability allows.
Move-in and move-out dates follow the start and end of the academic year. The last entry time is 24:00 on weekdays and 01:00 at weekends; there is no time restriction inside the campus itself.
Room cleaning is carried out weekly and bed linen is changed fortnightly by our staff, free of charge. Personal laundry and ironing are provided by our staff at fixed published rates.
Reserve your place early
Places fill quickly ahead of each academic term. Registration is carried out every day of the week, weekends included. You may submit the form or contact us directly; enquiries are answered the same day.
+90 370 433 40 90Landline
+90 532 435 40 90Mobile / WhatsApp (English OK)
kalemleryurt@gmail.comE-mail
Kılavuzlar, across KBÜ, 1002. Cadde No:4Karabük, Türkiye
Social life beyond the classroom
Celebrations on special days, live music evenings, regional trips and tournaments are organised throughout the year.