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Animals/Pets:
If you need to buy special animal Food or any items for your pet, in each shopping mall there are animal shops where you can find it, or online shops are:

Temizmama. Based in Ümit Mah. 7406/1 Sok. No: 9 Bornova, Izmir. Tel: (232) 479 10 91
Mamasepeti. Based in Gümüşpala Mahallesi, D-100 Kuzey Yanyolu No:156, Avcılar/İstanbul.Tel: 444 6157
Alomama: Based in Gimat 10. Blok No: 293 Gimat, Ankara. Tel: (0312) 397 2050

Pet 'Hospitals/Clinics':

PetSmile Hospital: Koza Sok. No:125/1 GOP, Çankaya Tel: (0312) 446 5065
PetSmile Clinic: Turan Güneş Bulvarı 148/C Oran, Çankaya, Tel: (0312) 490 3040. Many foreigners use them.
Petcode: Reşit Galip Cad. No:111, GOP. Tel: 444 7480. Many foreigners use them.
AnWell veteriner: Güvenevler Mh. Kuveyt Cd. 6/12 Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 427 3289

Pet 'Hotels':

Ankara Canine College,: Tarkan (Joe) Ozvardar (Dog trainer) Golbasi cikisi 5km. Gölbaşı , Cell: (0532) 426 9163 or (0533) 684 2264. Dog boarding, training, rehab, etc. Ideal for long stays. Great for large dogs
Pet Ana Okulu: They are in Cankaya. Dog boarding, day-stays and more.
Pet's choice, Gamze Gucun: Dicle cad 16, Beysukent, Tel: (0312) 235 1804 Cell: (0506) 531 0573; They speak English and they work from home. They can also take care of your pet while on holidays
PET Hospital Gölbaşi Köpek Eğitim ve Otel: +90 532 521 2127. Boarding, training and more.
Shina Pet Hotel: Ahlatlibel Mah. 1844. Sok. No: 93 . Cankaya - Incek. Tel: (0542) 437 1400
PetSmile Hospital: Koza Sok. No:125/1 GOP, Çankaya Tel: (0312) 446 5065.
Pembe Patiler Kedi ve Köpek Oteli: Tavuskuşu Sokak 23 Numara, Dikmen, Tel: (0553) 366 2949
Pet Villas: Pet Hotel in Gölbaşı. Tel: (0532) 521 2127

Others:

Association for Animal Rescue, Shelter and Pet Adoption: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Mahallesi İlko Sitesi. 2839. Cadde No: 25 Mavi Ev, Çayyolu.
Mama Istiyorum: Beyler caddesi Erdem Kent Sitesi, Alacaatli. They deliver Food for your Pet and do also Adoption.
Walk and Dog: (Tel: 0553) 304 2988. Dog walking and caring Service
Paws Kennels: EU Pet Transporter,good for middle size and big dogs. Mainly to transport them to UK and Ireland
Pet Smile Academy & Hotel: 492. Cadde 568. Sokak No: 31 Karşıyaka Mahallesi Gölbaşı. Tel: (0532) 521 2127. You can leave your pet there while you go on holidays and cannot take it with you. They also train Dogs and a Vet is also there.
Transporting pets within Turkey: Paipai Transfer: Tel: (0535) 863 0542

Veterinary: Please check at the end of this page under 'Veterinary'

Arts and Crafts / Souvenir Shops:

If you go to Ulus, start at the castle entry and walk down the streets. You will find all kind of shops. More specific shops:

Güven Hediyelik: Türkocağı Caddesi ,52. Balgat. Tel: (0312) 287 3917. Also known as “Cheap Charlie’s”. He has all kind of Turkish Souveniers, from Pashminas, ceramics, lamps, wooden boxes, goods in brass & copper..and he also sells delicious pistaccios !
Çesni, Tunali Hilmi Cad. Ertug Pasaji 88/44 Kavaklıdere. Tel: (0312) 426 5787. Very nice things, a must go.
Turkuaz: Halit Kaya, Turan Günes Bulvari 713 Sok.9 / E Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 442 6373 .They also sell carpets, ceramics and paintings. He does very nice framing of photos and art in addition to the other services mentioned.
Yöre: Koyun Pazari, Can Sok 3/A-5 Samanpazari. Tel: (0312) 310 9144. They sell fabrics, souvenirs, pashminas, pottery and more. The lady (owner) speaks French
Nar Hediye: Arjantin Caddesi Budak Sok. No:11 D:4. Kavaklıdere. Tel: (0312) 427 0031. 20m from the "Red & White" Hairdresser-Iran cadessi. Very nice things
Aygün: Tunali Hilmi, 84B. Tel:(0312) 426 0581. They sell all types of Turkish souvenirs.
Galeri M: 4.Cadde, Şehit Mustafa Doğan Sokak 41 / A Yildiz. Tel: (0312) 439 1211. It is near the Swisshotel. They have very nice items and they also do courses in pottery - for Adults and Children. For more information contact Meral at: galerim@galeri-m.com
Suluhan Çarşısı: In Anafartalar, Altındağ / Ulus. Inside of this Han (caravansaray) you will find many many shops of Beads, Souvenirs, plastic flowers and much more. Worthwhile a trip !
Zeytinhane www.zeytinhane.com.tr: Next to the Rahmi Koç Mazes, ulus.. A shop with all kind of Olive oil items. Cell: (0532)421 9565

>>If you are interested in learning yourself how to do Ebru and other crafts, have a look at our "classes of all kinds" page

Art supplies/ Stationary Shops:

Sanat Kirtasiye: Hoşdere Cd. No:194-7 Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 440 0226. They sell all kind of art supplies and office materials.
Office1Superstore: They sell all kind of office materials and they do printing, binding etc. They have offices in Bülten Sok.7A, off Tunali Hilmi and inside the Armada, Ankamall, Bilkent and Panora Shopping malls.
Dama Vintage (Annie Sloan- Chalk paint): Beytepe Mahallesi 1730 sokak No: 30. Tel: (0312) 446 4034 - or 446 40 35.
Öz Ankara Kırtasiye, Ulus İş Hanı C Blok D:8 (Ulus Carsısı), (It is next to Atatürk Statue on horse, in Atatürk Caddesi)
Ipek Kirtasiye: Mustafa Kemal Mah. 2127 Sok. No. 2/B Sögütözü. Tel: (0312) 219 5059. They sell all kind of art supplies and office materials.
In Ulus square, next to Mado and on Tunali Hilmi Cad. there are also some good stores.
Bauhaus: They have several in Town, mainly in or next to shopping malls like: Forum avm, cepa avm, podium avm. Big selection of art supplies and all DIY items.
Ankarahobi: Kent Koop Mah 1860 Cad Düşler Sitesi 3/10-A B Batıkent. Tel: (0312) 250 4647. All kinds of art supplies/materials,
Turuncu Resim ve Çerçeve : Sancak Mah. Kahire Cad. No:8/A Yıldız Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 439 8182. You can order Canvas from them or frame your work.
Işıl Kırtasiye. Birlik Mahallesi, 458. Sk (78. Sk.) No:25. Tel: (0312) 496 20 62. Big Stationary Shop
Galeri Ekin Kırtasiye: Meşrutiyet Mahallesi, Karanfil Sk. No:5 D:50 D:51, Kızılay. Tel: (0312) 425 8181. Very big Stationary Shop
Bilinçsel Kitap Kırtasiye: Tel: (0312) 281 2888. They have stanionary and Books. Several locations in Ankara
Karakalem Kırtasiye: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Mah. Banga Bandhu Şeyh Mucibur Rahman Blv. No:90/D, Çayyolu. Tel: (0312) 467 9713. Very big Stationary Shop.

Books and music (kitab ve müzik)

D&R: Tunali Hilmi/ Iran Cad. 7, Tel: (0312) 426 5006. They are the largest book &music store in Ankara.They also have stores in the Panora Shopping Mall, Cepa, Kent Park and Anka Mall. They sell also foreign newspapers and magazines.
Remzi Kitabevi: In the Armada Shopping Centre. They have many books in English and some in other languages. Tel: (0312) 219 1112
Arkadaş Kitabevi: In the Panora Shopping Mall (avm) and in the One Tower avm. Lots of English Books and they also sell some French, Spanish and Russian books. Tel: (0312) 503 0062
Devr-i Alem Sahaf: Tunalı Hilmi cad. 123/ 18- 38 Kuğulu Pasajı. Tel: (0312) 466 59 75. They have lots of English Books, New and Second Hand.
Shades: Tunalı Hilmi Cad. No:95 D:37. Music store. Vinyl
Dost Kitabevi: Meşrutiyet Mh.,Karanfil Sokak. Tel: (0312) 418 8327. There're two Dost Kitabevi stores on the same street. One sells only books and the other one sells vinlys, record players, cds, dvds. There is also a branch in Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kislali Mah. 8. Cad. No: 179/1. Çayyolu.
Deviant Vintage: Tunali Cad. Odeka Ishani 65/39. Kavaklidere. Records and 2nd hand Store, focusing records and vintage article

> There is also a Facebook group called " Turkey Book Traders ". For buying, selling or swap 2nd hand Books
> Le Flaneur Bookstore: Based in Datça, they have new and used books in 20 languages. They can ship to Ankara

Libraries: Check the different Cultural Centers for information

Bicycles: click HERE to see under the Sport section.

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Blacksmith:

Yücel - Is Ferforje: Kuş Sok 3. Samanpazari, Ulus. Next to the large parking on Can sokak. They do all sorts of things, repair or imitate and not very expensive
Tuna Ferforje (Hicabi Tuna). Koyun Pazari Sokak No 8, Ulus. Tel:(0312) 309 7212. (just down the hill from Nomad carpets in small alley on right – often has iron items on street in front). For custom made iron items (coffee table with Turkish tiles, plant stands, etc):

Carpets & Rugs (Halı):

Hilmi's: Osmanlı Caddesi 33/13, Balgat. Tel:(0312) 286 5804.Very known between the Americans as it’s in front of the American school. They do also Carpet Cleaning (all sizes), very known for it. For more information contact Hilmi at: (0532) 414 9384. He speaks English.Open from 9:00 to 19:00
Torun Ticaret: Atpazarı Kurnaz Sokak, 8. Samanpazarı, Ulus. Tel:(0312) 311 1058. Beautiful rugs in wool, silk and Kilims. They also have pashminas. They also clean rugs. Ask the price before, but they are not very expensive and they do it well.
Mutlu Carpet: Simon Bolivar Cad. 15/A Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 442 9291. Mr Mutlu speaks great English and he specializes in more unusual or unique designs. He also does cleaning and repair and his starting prices are quite reasonable.
Ucan Hali: Nenehatun Caddesi, No. 52, GOP Tel:(0312) 446 0672. Good Kilims at a good price. The owner speaks good English.
Motif Hali: Can Sokak, 23, Samanpazarı, Ulus, Tel:(0312) 312 3663. Very Good Kilims. They also repair rugs & carpets.
Adem Baba & Pepin's Shop: Can Sok. 11/E, Samanpazari
Old Bazaar: Can Sokak, 21B. Samanpazari, Ulus. Tel:(0312) 311 4432. Very nice Kilims. Upon request, you can ask for a special Kilim done for you with the colors and motifs you want.
Süleyman: Koyunpazarı Can Sokak 27B. Samanpazarı, Ulus. Tel:(0312) 311 6482. They have very beautiful rugs at great prices, bargain!
Sündüz Halı: Karacakaya Cad. No:74. Siteler. Tel: (0312) 350 9170. carpets and furniture

Carpenter:

Ankara Bahce Garden Masa: Mr. Talat Hakbilir. Cell: (0538) 617 9788. Ulubey Mah. Calim Sokak 23. Custom made Furniture/Custom Designs. Talat speaks English. His Instagram Acc: ttwooden_designs.

Car wash:

Sonax Çankaya Araç Kaplama ve Uygulama Merkezi: Rabindranath Tagore Cd. 702.Sk 5/B Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 442 2626. Open from 9am to7pm

Chocolates & pastry Shops: Check the page 'Pastry & Chocolates' or click HERE

Classes of all kinds: If you want to learn an instrument, pottery, dance or something else, click HERE

Cleaning of carpets / rugs (Halı Yıkama):

Bünyan Halı Yıkama: Osmanlı Caddesi 33/13, Balgat. Tel:(0312) 286 5804. Well known and very professional. Contact Hilmi at: (0532) 414 9384. He speaks English
Mutlu Carpet: Simon Bolivar Cad. 15/A Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 442 9291. Mr Mutlu, the owner speaks a little bit of English.
Umut Halı Yıkama Fabrıkası: Koza Sok. 142/7 GOP. Tel:(0312) 436 2782. cell: (0539) 829 9021. They pick them up from your home and deliver them back, very good service and professional.
Ucan Halı: Nenehatun Caddesi, No. 52, GOP Tel:(0312) 4460672. Ask for Mrs.Gozde, she speaks english.
Ankara Halı Yıkama: Tel:(0312) 257 1191.

Carpenter (Marangoz):

Mr. Hayrettin Tuncer, Cell: (0532) 394 7790.
Mr. Vedi Usta: cell: (0536) 825 6142. He only speaks Turkish but he is very good
Mr. Haydar Okumus: Cell: (0536) 552 6425. (0312) 312 5893. Samanpazari, Ulus
Mr. Almet Çevik: Cell: (0533) 439 3998. He only speaks Turkish; reasonable prices.
Kale Bakir Ltd (Yasar & Mehmet Yigitarslan) Koyunpazari Can Sokak No 18 Ulus . Tel:(0312) 311 7819 (just down hill from Nomad carpets and the parking lot) For custom made solid wood furniture.

Cleaners:

Forever Clean: Ilkbahar Muhallesi 571. Cadde 617 Sok. 6A. Tel:(0312) 491 0708. They come to your home for a big or small cleaning (moving out or after a party..) They also do window cleaning.
Koza Temizlik: Koza Sok. 142/7, GOP. Tel:(0312) 436 2792. They clean the House, windows, etc...

Copper and brass (bakır ve pirinç):

Kervan Bakır: Salman Sokak 35B. Samanpazarı, Ulus. Tel:(0312) 324 2976. They have very nice & interesting things. In this street there are several stores that also sell copper and brass items.
Tugra Bakir: Koyun Pazari Can Sok. 13B. Samanpazari, Ulus. Tel:(0312) 310 9776. They have all kinds of copper and brass items.

Cosmetics:
Cosmetics are slightly more expensive in Turkey than abroad. Remember also, that you are not allowed to ship cosmetics to Turkey, it will get blocked at customs and you will not be able to receive it.

M.A.C. Cosmetics: they have several shops. One in Barbaros Mh., Tunalı Hilmi Cd. No:123, in the Kentpark Alışveriş and in the ANKA Mall. They have all kind and types of cosmetics.
Sephora: They have shops in pandora and ANKAMall. They have all kind and types of cosmetics.
Sevil: They have shops on Tunali Hilmi, Arcadium, AnkaMall and Kent Park. Parfums and Cosmetics
Amway Plaza Ankara: Turan Güneş Bulvarı No:13/A Çankaya. Tel:(0312) 438 8800. Closed on Mondays

See more under 'Drugstores' below

Essential oils: Homemade Aromaterapi: Üryanizade Sokak No: 5 Kuzguncuk. Tel: (216) 310 5407. Based in istanbul, but you can do online shopping. They do homemade Oils, creams, lavender products and more.

Computers & Electronic Shops:

Lydia: Official Apple reseller. Inside the CEPA AVM, Eskişehir Yolu. Tel: (0312) 219 7484
Mediamarkt: There are several Mediamarks in Ankara. You can find them in: Kent park AVM, Next level AVM, Optimum AVM and Batipark. They have all kind of Electronics and all for Computers.
TeknoSA: Tel: (0850) 222 5599. They have several in Town. check their website to see the nearest one to you.
Vatan Bilgisayar: Tel: (0850) 222 5656. They have several in Town. check their website to see the nearest one to you.

Computer help:

Kenan Atasoy: Freelance. Cell: (0533) 431 1991. His services are: Install operating systems and softwares. Install wired or wireless networks. Fix computer software and network issues. Give advise for computers and network equipment for specific needs. Upgrade or replace changeable parts (LCD, harddirve, memory,...)

Costumes to rent:

Zeze kostum: Mithatpaşa Caddesi 44/2, Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 432 4234
Costume House: Süleyman Sırrı Caddesi, No: 12/9 Sihhiye. Tel: (0312) 431 8528
Didem'in Masalı: Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi Ertuğ Pasajı 88/91.- Şebnem Çavuşoğlu: (0312) 466 7655

Curtains (perde):

Dedeoğlu Mefruşat’ın: Bağlar Caddesi No: 203, Büyükesat (near Ugur Muncu) Tel:(0312) 437 4949. They speak English
Ulus Tekstil, Mr. Erdal Özgür, Saraclar Carsisi no. 76 Ulus, Tel: (0312) 312 3235. Ask for or Erdal or Ozgur
Yöre: KoyunPazari Can Sok. 3/A-5 Samanpazarı, Ulus. They can also come to your house to measure and install them afterwards.
Safak: Mrs Ferda Ersin. Resit Galip Cad.59/2. GOP Tel: (0312) 437 397980 She does many things for Laura Ashley
Güvenç Mefrusat. HosdereCad. No 62/A Yaranci. Tel: (0312) 428 0428
Nişantaşı Pazarı: 714. Sk. 5/1-2-3, Çankaya. They have black out curtains, but also objects, towels and more.
Ikea: Akşemsettin Mahallesi, Doğukent Cd. 215/A-1, Mamak. Tel: 444 4532. They have curtains and heavy blinds.
Koçtas: Zirvekent 365 AVM Çankaya Yıldız Kavşağı Lozan Parkı yanı 38.sk. Birlik mah. Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 409 4000. They are also at Ankara Mall AVM and Gordion AVM. Big Hardware store, but they have also curtains, black-out curtains and heavy blinds

Decoration:
If you are looking for Christmas, Easter, Halloween or other decoration objects, these are the places to try:

Euro - Flora, Birlik Mahallesi, 450 Cadde, 491 Sokak, Cankaya, Tel: (0312) 496 2100. They are the biggest wholesaler in Turkey for all kind of decorative items (over 12.000)
IKEA, Akşemsettin, Doğukent Cd. 215/A-1, Mamak. Tel: 444 4 532
Tepe Home in the Bilkent center. Tel: (0312) 266 1260
METRO: Batıkent . Ayaş Kavşağı. Tel: (0312) 587 3300. Open 09:00- 21:30
Mudo Concept in the Panora Shopping Mall
and in the supermarkets Migros and Macrocenter you will find some items as well.

DIY Shops:
In Kizilay, on Izmir Caddesi are several shops that sell DIY items, otherwise the bigger ones are:

Koçtaş in the 365 shopping mall or the one at Ankamall. Very big
Bauhaus in Cepa Shopping mall, Podium avm and Forum avm.
Tekzen in Natavega Shopping mall

DJ's and Band's:

Soul Project Band : Great band playing in different places every week and can be hired for private party's. Manager: Halit Karadag, cell: 0530-8867985
Ipop: Mujde Kizilkan is the lead singer and speaks very good English you can reach her at : mujdekizilkan@hotmail.com or during working hours at: (0312) 448 2222.

Driving liscence: To do a driving liscence in Turky you need to be minimum 18 years old and have finished a school (min. 9 school years)
Companies who have teachers that speak English:

Ehliyet Keyfi Sürücü Kursu: Mihatpaşa Cad.24/4. Kizilay. Tel: (0312) 4341390.
Azadi is an English speaking teacher. Cell: (0546) 673 9595.

Drugstores:
In Drugstores in Turkey, they do not sell medications or Vitamins. If you are looking for that, you need to go to a Pharmacy ('Eczane'). See here information about Pharmacy in Ankara

Rossmann: They have several in Ankara and all over Turkey. You will find cosmetics, cleaning and washing Products and much more.
Gratis: They have several in Ankara and all over Turkey. You will find cosmetics, cleaning and washing Products and much more.
Watsons: They have several in Ankara and all over Turkey. You will find cosmetics, cleaning and washing Products and much more

Dry Cleaners (Kuru Temizle)

Hoffman, in Filistin Cad.10/b, GOP. Tel: (0312) 436 5444; in 4 Cadde 8/2, Yildiz. Tel: (0312) 442 0222; in Turan Güneş Bulvarı 43/E Çankaya.Tel: (0312) 442 4770 and in Vedat Dolakay Cad. No: 80/A Bağcılar. Tel: (0312) 448 1919. They collect and deliver back home again.
Panteks: Sancak Mah.Turan Güneş Bulvarı 509. Sokak No : 4/A Yıldız, Çankaya, Tel: (0312) 441 9898. They have the best prices. They collect the Laundry at home and deliver the next day without any extra fee.
In all the mayor Shopping Malls you will also find Laundry service shops.

Electrician (elektrikçi):

Beş Tunç Inşaat; Owner: Mr. Somer Nuri Tunç, Cell: (0532) 443 1161. They come home the same day to repair what you need.
They also repair washing machines, etc.
Güler Elektrik: Hoşdere Cad.Reşit Nuri Sok. 76B. Ayrancı. Tel:(0312) 438 9029. Cell: (0543) 413 4959. mehmet and Sadettin are very efficient.

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Electrical Goods Suppliers:

Electrical Goods repair:

Onur Elektronik: Hoşdere Caddesi Halit Ziya Sokak No: 4/A 06540 Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 442 0 442 They can repair items from: Bose, LG, Pioneer, Samsung

Fashion: Check the page of Fashion & Co, click here

Flags:

Exspres Bayrak: Büyük Sanayi 1. Cadde Devres Sokak 11/42, İskitler . Tel: (0312) 341 6766. You can buy or order any kind of Flag from any country. They can do it in any size or shape.

Florists (Çiçekler)

Euro - Flora, Birlik Mahallesi, 450 Cadde, 491 Sokak, Cankaya, Tel: (0312) 496 2100
Çiçek Sepeti: Online Flower shop. They deliver all over Turkey.
ESER Cicekcilik: Farabi Sk. 13B, Kavaklidere.Tel:(0312) 467 1377, or (0312) 428 6435. They have very good quality of flowers and do beautiful bouquets. Free delivery
Çagnur Çiçek, Filistin Sok 6 / C, G.O.P. Tel: (0312) 426 7019.
Kösk Çicekçilik . Sancak Mah.Kahire Cad.N36/C. Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 438 3767
Aslan Çicekçilik: Filistin Sok. 6/C, Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 426 7019. Very Honest florist. Fills orders and delivers.
Nurseries/ Garden Centers: Elizan: Bentderesi Çiçekçiler Çarşısı, 1; Ulus. Tel:(0312) 312 5421. Behind the citadel. Coming from Atatürks statue, before the street goes up to the castle, turn left and right at the bus/dolmus station. The whole street is full of nurseries.
Garden Center: Atatürk Orman Ciftligi Greenery: Aoç Fidan ve Süs Bitkileri satis Magazasi:Alparslan Türkeş Caddesi Gazi, Tel: (0312) 211 0170
Suluhan Çarşısı: In Anafartalar, Altındağ / Ulus. Inside of this Han (caravansaray) you will find many many shops of Beads, Souvenirs, plastic flowers and much much more. Worthwhile a trip !

Frames (çerçeve)

Turuncu: Sancak Mah Kahir Caddesi 8 / A, Yildiz-Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 439 8183.They frame very good and it’s not expensive. They also make custom mirrors and glass.
Çeşni Turkish Handicraft, Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, Ertug Pasaji 88/44, 1st floor.Tel: (0312) 426 5787. They have also a big variety of handicrfts to sell
DAM çerçeve: Bülten Sok.No. 10/1. Kavaklıdere. Tel: (0312) 427 4131. They frame and repair. This is also an Art Gallery.
Hikmet at Bestekar Cam, Ayna, Resim, ve Çerçeve. Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi/Bestekar Sokak No: 61/A. Tel: (0312) 426 65 72 or (0555) 800 59 33
Yaşar Cam Çerçeve: 84/B Küçükesat Cad Barboros mahallesi, Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 437 2782. They do custom frames behind glass etc
Turuncu Resim ve Çerçeve : Sancak Mah. Kahire Cad. No:8/A Yıldız Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 439 8182. You can order Canvas from them or frame your work.

Furniture (mobilya):

Tepe Home: In the Bilkent Centre-Ankuva and in the Anka Mall. They have a very big selection of furniture and other items for the home.
Mudo: In the Panora Shopping Centre, Oran Tel: 444 6836 and in Ankamall. Beautiful things, not very cheap.
IKEA: Anatolium Ankara, Alışveriş Merkezi Üreğil Mahallesi, 1132. Sokak No:27/A-1, Mamak. Tel: 444 45 32.
Siteler Ankara, North of Ulus, on the Samsun Yolu there is a whole neighborhood dedicated to furniture and lamps
Adore Mobilya: Konya Yolu No:105, Balgat. Tel: 444 6237. Good quality/price

Furniture makers:

Antik Dekorasyon: Koyunpazari Can Sokak 18/A, Ulus. Tel: (0312) 310 8706. A small shop to get furniture made. Bring a photo of what you want and they will copy it.
Muslu Mobilya: Yalinç Sok. 66/6- Sitiler. Tel: (0312) 348 9005. They can recreate furniture made-to-messure.
Öztürkler: Özdeş Sok. 11, Sitiler. Tel: (0312) 348 7517. They can copy/recreate furniture made to me sure.
FEN Mobilya : Demir Hendek Caddesi, Dikmenli sokak No 4/2, Siteler. Tel: (0312) 349 2305. They create and can also copy antique furniture very well. You can contact the owner, Murat Gökdoğan at: (0532) 212 7566
Kale Bakir Ltd (Yasar & Mehmet Yigitarslan) Koyunpazari Can Sokak No 18 Ulus. Tel: (0312) 311 7819 (just down hill from Nomad carpets and the parking lot) For custom made solid wood furniture.
Turkuvaz Mobilya Tasarım Uygulama: Hoşdere Caddesi No:202/3, Çankaya. (The workshop is in Siteler). Tel: (0312) 441 48 29

Glass furniture:

Karatas Cam:. Calim Sokak No 19. Siteler, Tel:(0312) 350 2074. For custom cut glass and etched glass (table tops, etc or custom glass furniture)

To rent Furniture for parties etc:

Papatya Organizasyon: Tel:(0312) 351 3276 :40 Cadno:14/Abc Gülveren/ Ankara

Hardware:
In these three stores you find all the hardware you can think of as well as garden plants, garden furniture and many more things.

Bauhaus, In the Cepa Shopping Center, Tel:(0312) 295 6800
Koçtas in Anka Mall and 365 Shopping Centre

Insurance Companies: click HERE

Jewellery: Check the page of Fashion and more, click here

Kitchenware:

Paşabahçe: Çankaya Mah. İran Cad. No:8A/3 Çankaya. They have all kind of high quality kitchen items, glasware and also very nice items for presents. They also do have a shop in Armada, Mesa and Panora Shopping malls
Süper Mutfak. Online shop. They also have food items

Lamps:

In Sitiler,. North of Ulus, on the Samsun Yolu there is a whole neighborhood dedicated to furniture and lamps
Lamphouse: Uğur Mumcu Cad. 76B GOP. Tel: (0312) 446 7633. They sell some imported ones, but not very cheap.
Strongbow: Şili Meydanı, Güneş Sok. No:1. Tel: (0312) 426 7513. Lamps and furniture.

Law Offices: click HERE

Motorcycles:

Harley-Davidson: Armada AVM. Beştepe Mahallesi, 3. Cad. 4/17, Yenimahalle. Tel: (0312) 213 6555. The official shop. They have a USA certified service.

Musical instruments:

Piano: Emsel Dis Ticarety Ltd, 298.Sok. 4, Ilkbahar Mah, Oran, Tel: (0312) 491 8333. They sell new, antique and second-hand pianos.
Pan Müzik: Meşrutiyet Caddesi Hatay Sokak 8/A Kızılay. Tel: (0312) 425 7767. They sell Pianos, Guitars and all kind of other instruments.
Dore Müsik: Meşrutiyet Cad. No:27/C Kızılay, Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 419 2800. Musical Instrument Store.
Guitar: Izmir Caddesi, Ulus, under Bursa Kumas Store. There is a shop selling classical and electric guitars

Piano tuners are:
1. Mehmet Akbulut Cell: (0532) 704 0290 highly recommended.
2. Atilla Kilic Cell: (0532) 251 7249
3. Mustafa Ceylan Cell: (0532) 657 9313

Music Store:

Shades: Tunalı Hilmi Cad. No:95 D:37, Kavaklıdere. Tel: (0312) 426 5900. They sell music books and much more.
Evrensel Müzikevi: İzmir caddesi, Turtes pasajı No:34/26, 1st Floor. Kızılay. Tel: (0312) 417 4793
Evrensel Müzikevi: BilgeSistem Bil. ve Yayıncılık Hiz. Ltd. Şti. Ceyhun Atıf Kansu Cad. 1245. Sok 1/1, Balgat; Tel: (0312) 474 0070. They sell Music books.

Music Classes:
>>If you are interested in learning an instrument or other kind of Music classes, have a look at our "classes of all kinds" page

Office Materials:

Office1Superstore: They sell all kind of office materials and they do printing, binding etc.They have offices in Bülten Sok.7A, off Tunali Hilmi and inside the Armada, Ankamall, Bilkent and Panora Shopping malls.
Öz Ankara Kırtasiye, Ulus İş Hanı C Blok D:8 (Ulus Carsısı), (It is next to Atatürk Statue on horse, in Atatürk Caddesi) They sell all kind of art supplies and office materials.
Sanat Kirtasiye: Hoşdere Cd. No:194-7 Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 440 0226. They sell all kind of art supplies and office materials.

Online Shopping Websites:
Very well known websites to buy online, also 2nd hand items are:

Painters:

Mehmet Ali Demirbağ: Tel: (0532) 486 7851. If you need some painting to do at home. Mehmet only speaks Turkish
Beş Tunç Inşaat: Mebusevleri Mah. İller Sok. 8/1. Tandoğan. Tel: (0312) 221 1410. Cell: (0532) 443 1161. They also speak english.

Photography:

Betacolor: In the Hilton Hotel. Tahrah Cad 12, Kavaklidere. Tel:(0312) 467 9540 , beta@betacolor.com.tr. They print pictures and can make albums aswell. They have several professional photographers; they can also do videos of your party.
Konak Digital Kopyalama Merkezi, 2. Selanik Cad. 31 /A-B, Kizilay, Tel:(0312) 417 2467. They do digital services such as calendars, brochures, color photocopies extra large sizes.
Asdoğan Fotoğraf: Tuna Cad. No: 18/A-B, Kızılay. Tel: (0312) 435 6757 or 430 1561.They print pictures in all sizes and on canvas, can make albums as well and much more.
Foto Ev: Online company. Tel: 444 8632. They print pictures in all sizes and on canvas, can make albums as well and much more.
Foto Recep: Tel:(0532) 254 2061. They can come to your party to make pictures or Video
Izci Color: Filistin Sokak 6A. Tel:(0312) 428 4535. They do from official Passport pictures (European countries, USA, Canada, etc) to party pictures.
Tunus Color: Tunus Cad. 10/2 Kavaklıdere and in Hosdere Cad. 206/C. Ayranci. They do from official Passport pictures (European countries, USA, Canada, etc) to party pictures.
Photographer: Aybars Sahlan Cell: (0533) 489 8077
Cherry Tree Photography: Two very professional photographers Olenka Antonyuk and Daria Lagutina. They do beautiful family, (new born) baby and wedding pictures. Olenka: (0554) 285 7868 or Daria: (0533) 511 7327
Ka Fotoğraf Geliştirme Atölyesi: Güvenevler Mah. Güneş Sokak 17/5, Çankaya Tel: (0312) 465 0125. Professional photography, printing and they also do workshops.

Camera repair:

BORA Elektronik: Ziya Gökalp Cad. 9/27 Altın Çarşı Asma Kat Kızılay. Tel:(0312) 430 3887. They repair CANON, NIKON, MINOLTA, LEICA and others
Tripod: Şehit Adem Yavuz Sokak No:8/A Kızılay. Tel:(0312) 419 4325. Professional full-service camera repair and sales store

Plumber (Tesisatçi):

Tesisatçı: Yunus Nadı Sok. 11/6. Tel: (0312) 440 9 97
İtimat: Bekir Ergenoğlu.: Abidin Daver Sokak 24A. Tel:(0312) 439 1207
Selim Kocaaga (Kaya teknik) Tel:(0312) 425 2608 or cell: (0532) 486 7405. Only Speaks Turkish

Printing:

Arzu Matbaasi: GMK Bulvarı No 40/15, Tel:(0312) 232 0198, Maltepe. Mail: Volkanzeyrek.grf@hotmail.com , volkanzeyrek@yahoo.com.tr . The owner Volkan Zeyrek only speaks Turkish. They print business cards, invitations, etc
Mert Copy Center: Cinnah Caddesi 34A. Tel:(0312) 468 5158 . They print any kind of documents, business cards, etc. Tolga speaks English.
Transfer Baski: Ertug Pasaji 88/52, Tunali Hilmi. Tel:(0312) 428 6068. They can print your Pictures on t-shirts, Mugs, puzzles, etc..
Tshirtmatik: Kızılay Mahallesi, Menekşe-1 Sokak Balkanoğlu Pasajı No:7 D:25. Tel: (0532) 164 2095. they print on T-shirts.
Office1Superstore: They sell all kind of office materials and they do printing, binding, photocopy in large quantities, etc.They have offices in Bülten Sok.7A, off Tunali Hilmi and inside the Armada, Ankamall, Bilkent and Panora Shopping malls. They are very professional.

Silver (Gümüş)

Urart: Inside the Hilton Hotel. They have very nice silver home accessories
Antik Tugra: Tunalı Hilmi Cad. 88/14. Tel:(0312) 428 0420. They have very nice silver accessories.
Moda Model:. Ulus Ishani, no. D/7. Close to the Mado Coffee.Ask for Alpay Izmilier.
Kuğulu Pasajı : This passage is on Tunalı Hilmi Caddesı 123, nearly in front of the Kugulu Park. There are lots of silver shops there.
CAN Mücevherat: Inside the Kuğulu Pasajı, basement. Tel:(0312) 426 5339. They do ingravements.

> You want to know more about Jewelry/ Stones/ Beads and more, click HERE

Tattoo:

Black and White: Arjantin Cad. No:6/5, Kavaklıdere, Tel: (0312) 466 9404
Art Tattoo: Tunalı Hilmi Cad. Ertuğ Pasajı No:88 D:75, Kavaklıdere. Tel: (0312) 466 5271. Ask for Cemal
Storm Tattoo: Tahran Cd No:13, Çankaya.Ask for Adem
Tattooline: Tunalı Hilmi Cad. Bestekar Sok. No:80/2, Tel: (0312) 467 0869

Tents to rent:

Byart: Türkocağı Street No: 46 /A-B Balgat - Tel:(0312) 220 0420, Cell: (0533) 542 4252 . Ask for Mehmet Önal, General Director. Very professional
Çadır Kiralama: Tel:(0312) 444 0209 or 362 2218. They rent out tents, umbrellas, podiums/platforms and cushions for big partys and receptions
Özgün : Tel :(0312) 278 8079 or cell: (0532) 455 2991. They rent/sell tents and sunroofs

Translations:

ABC centre: if you need any help for professional translations. Tel:(0312) 428 6177. They also provide car rentals, advice in legal questions, and all kind of business centre activities. Very professional.
Transcom: Meşrutiyet Cad. 22/4. Kızılay. Tel:(0312) 425 6414. They provide translation, interpretation and localization services in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
Cankaya Translation Office: Ziya Gokalp Cad. Metro Is Merkezi No: 24/23, Cankaya. Tel: (0312) 433 2585
Silvia Alarcón Yanar: Silvia translates Spanish, Turkish, English and Portuguese. Tel: (0533) 725 9943. She also gives conversation class for foreigners.
UTKA Translation Office: Tunus caddesi 8/18. Kavaklıdere. Tel: (0312) 427 0049. Official translators for more than 30 languages.
Sancar Tercüme: Ulus İş Hanı (Heykel Yanı) B Blok No: 103, Ulus. Tel: (0312) 309 8828. Official translators for more than 30 languages.
Bulvar Tercüme: Meşrutiyet Mah. Atatürk Blv. 103 İnce Han K:4 D:27 Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 417 2832

Travel Agencies: To see the list of recommended Travel Agencies, click here.

Upholsterer (Döşemeci):

Muzaffer Balci. Bülbülderesi Cad. No 9/A. Tel:(0312) 431 6836 or Cell: (0533) 743 6788. Upholsterer with resonable prices, he only Speaks Turkish.
Ticaret ve Mefrusat: Resit Galip Cad. 59/2 G.O.P. Tel:(0312) 437 3979-80. The owner speaks English. They also do curtains
Ulus Textile: Saraclar Carsisi No:76,Ulus. Tel:(0312) 312 3235 or Erdal Bey (he speaks english) Cell:(0532) 426 7530

Veterinary:

Importing pets to Turkey:
The following documents are required and all papers must be stamped by the Agriculture Department of the country of departure. Accompanying animals should have:

International veterinary health certificate (also called an export certificate) issued by the vet before departure
Vaccination certificates
Identification card
Several vaccinations

More information can be found at: Anglo Info; Pet Travel; Bits and pieces, Pet Travel Experts, Pet Relocation

Exporting pets out of Turkey:
You will need also several documents to take the pet out of Turkey, but most important, please check the documents you need of the country of destination;
More information can be found at: Anglo Info, Pet Relocation

>> If you need to send your Pet to Europe from Turkey: A good EU pet transporter is: Paws Bulgaria

or please ask your veterinary for the latest information needed.

Hosdere Veteriner Klinigi, Hosdere Cad No 41/7, Y. Ayranci, Tel:(0312) 426 1779. Suleyman Bey speaks English. They are small but clean.
They also take care of your dogs and cats while you leave on holidays.
Petcode Hayvan Hastanesi: Reşit Galip Cad. No:111, GOP. Tel: 444 7480. A little bit expensive, but very professional. Open 24/7.
Başkent Hayvan Hastanesi: Kuzgun Sok 91/B, Ayranci. Tel: (0312) 438 1988. Dr Nil Maral (English) Will board in the office area or in kennels. Exams, tests, export paperwork. Open 24/7
Vet Vital: Birlik Mh. 414.cd 18/B. Tel: (0312) 495 0444. They speak English. Open 24/7
Ankara Canine College: Vet. Tarkan (Joe) Ozvardar (Dog trainer) Golbasi cikisi 5km. Gölbaşı, Cell: (0532) 426 9163 or (0533) 684 2264. Dog boarding, training, rehab, etc. Ideal for long stays. Great for large dogs
Pet Smile Academy & Hotel: 492. Cadde 568. Sokak No: 31 Karşıyaka Mahallesi Gölbaşı. Tel: (0532) 521 2127. You can leave your pet there while you go on holidays and cannot take it with you. They also train Dogs and a Vet is also there.
VTM Pet Hospital: Ankara Veterinary Medical Center: Koza Sokak 97. GOP. Tel:(0312) 437 0606
Pet's choice,Gamze Gucun: Dicle cad 16, Beysukent, Tel: (0312) 235 1804 Cell: (0506) 531 0573; They speak English and they work from home.
They can also take care of your pet while on holidays
Yıldız Veterinary Clinic: Turan Güneş Bulvarı, Yıldız Apt.ABlock 28/2. Yıldız, Çankaya. Tel:(0312) 442 2152
Vetropol Veteriner Kliniği; Alacaatlı Mahalle,Alacaatlı Cadde, 3316 Sokak no 65. Çayyolu. Tel:(0312) 237 1237 or (05550 561 7414. Vet surgeons: Dr. Emre Ünal
Pet Hospital: Dr. Asli Yildirimturk: Uğur Mumcu (Köroğlu) Cad. Koza Sok.No.125 Yamaçevler Karşısı GOP .Tel: (0312) 446 5065. Dr. Asli speaks french.
Pet Hospital: 8.Cad. No:51 ÜMİTKÖY. Tel:(0312) 235 7970. In both pet hospitals, they also have the pet- pansion when you are on holidays.

PetSmile Hospital: Koza Sok. No:125/1 GOP, Çankaya Tel: (0312) 446 5065
PetSmile Clinic: Turan Güneş Bulvarı 148/C Oran, Çankaya, Tel: (0312) 490 3040
Petcode: Reşit Galip Cad. No:111, GOP. Tel: 444 7480

>> Rabies: If you have been bitten by a streetdog or streetcat, please get a rabies vaccionation done, just in case. You can get it done here:

Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi: Üniversiteler Mahallesi Bilkent Caddesi No:1, Çankaya. Tel: (0312) 291 2525

Vitamins and supplements stores:

You can find lots of vitamins in the Pharmacies (Eczane) and other very known ones are:
GNC stores: you can find them in most of the shopping malls. Karum, Ankamall, Panora, Cepa, Real , Arcadium, etc.
Bayvitamins: The huge bottles/boxes: İzmir Cad. No:15 Lale Pasajı (Amerikan Pazarı) Mağaza No:30 (Alt Kat) Kızılay

Watches:

Viva Saat: In Tunali Hilmi, 106, nearly in front of the Mc Donalds. They can repair watches, change batteries etc
Güngenci Saat: Atatürk Bulv. Engürü Pasajı N*107, K:1 D:52. Tel.:(0312) 425 7026. They can repair antic watches/clocks and complicated ones

Water (Su):
It is not recommended to drink water from the Tab in Turkey. For your home you can buy the stations with 19L Bottles at:

Hayat: Tel: 444 0744.
Erikli: Tel: 444 0222. They also deliver on weekends.
Karlik: Tel: 495 89 60.
Abant Su: Tel: 444 0743. Water in glass bottles. They also deliver

Wood:
If you are lucky and have a fireplace at home and need wood, you can find it in the hardware shops like Bauhaus or pratiker or:

Ali Dedelek, Tel:(0312) 373 1030. He can deliver to your home.