Özbel is a village in Araç District, in Kastamonu Province, Türkiye. Özbel lies at 783 m above sea level, in the Ilgaz mountains. It has 73 inhabitants. The nearest city is Kastamonu, 41 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Mahmut Bey Mosque (41 km) and Kahin Tepe (4.7 km).