yatakhaneler
Yatakhaneler, Turkish for dormitories or lodging houses with communal sleeping quarters, describe facilities built to accommodate many residents in a compact, economical arrangement. The term combines yatak (bed) and hane (house).
Historically, yatakhaneler were common in settings where affordable, centralized housing was needed, such as educational institutions,
Typical yatakhane layouts featured long rooms with multiple beds, simple dividers, and shared amenities such as
In contemporary Turkish usage, the exact term yatakhane is less common; terms like öğrenci yurdu or yurt