Top 10 hotels in Cappadoce

Are you planning to travel to the famous Turkish troglodyte region? In order for your stay to be as unforgettable as possible, we have selected for you the best hotels in Cappadoce.

If you are passionate about Antiquity, the discovery of Cappadoce is a journey that should amaze you. The historic and central region of Turkey is located in the heart of Anatolia and characterized by its endemic rocky landscapes. The various Persian, Roman, Arab and Ottoman dominations suffered by the Cappadocia have forged the wealth of its heritage: Byzantine churches, underground and troglodyte cities, ancient ancient cities are witnesses of this millennium history.

But this region also offers impressive natural riches, like the fairy chimneys of Gorëme, the largest outdoor museum in the world. Thanks to these diversity, Cappadoce has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1985. To simplify the organization of your stay, Wanderlix has selected for you the 10 best hotels where to stay in Cappadoce.

The luxurious

1. Taru Cave Suites

The Taru Cave Suites is a charming hotel that will surely seduce you! Its location is ideal, right in the centre of Urgüp, in one of the favourite areas of travellers. You are a few minutes' walk from Gorëme National Park and Temenni Suhait Hill. Featuring 11 spacious and air-conditioned rooms, this luxurious Cappadoce hotel is a family-run hotel and the welcome is really warm.

Exchange service, airport shuttle, room service, everything is impeccable and planned to make your stay easy and pleasant. In addition, the Taru Cave Suites is ideal for relaxation: it offers a restaurant, a bar, a garden and a terrace with a magnificent view of the surrounding landscapes, as well as access to a hot tub.

2. Seraphim Cave

Located 7 km from the Nikolos Monastery, the Seraphim Cave Hotel opens its historic doors to make you discover a world of voluptuousness in a beautiful garden. It welcomes you in a mansion of the nineteenth century, decorated with taste and sobriety. The Seraphim Cave offers 21 troglodyte rooms, each unique by its decoration and atmosphere. Some units have their own garden or seating area.

The most luxurious rooms even offer a private entrance and a jacuzzi. And to crown everything, you will have access to a pillow menu. What a shame! The hotel also features luxury services, a heated indoor pool and a steam bath. Do not hesitate to taste traditional local flavors at Tasula Restaurant or to enjoy the sunset on the Cappadoce at Terrace Bar.

3. AJWA Cappadocia

AJWA Cappadocia is surprising in many aspects. The hotel is surrounded by a unique landscape park, where endemic plants combine fruit trees, all with a magical view of the Cappadocia. Not to mention its sldjoukide and Ottoman architecture that will not leave you indifferent. The concept of this hotel is original, it has 98 rooms spread over three different accommodations: Kervansaray with its traditional accommodations, Sakura which offers private rooms with balcony and Sanat Carsisi that dives you at the time of the caravanserails of the Silk Road thanks to its precious furniture.

The restaurant Zeferan allows you to experience Azerbaijani and Anatolian taste experiences. Don’t miss going to relax in the spa centre or stroll around. Indeed, this Cappadoce hotel has direct access to the Beydere valley.

The authentic

4. The Cappadocia Hotel

The Cappadocia Hotel enjoys an excellent location in the historic district of Urgüp, 600m from the underground city of Mazi and the Nikolos monastery. This troglodyte structure is dug directly into the rock, which gives it a fairly magical aspect. This Cappadoce hotel offers rooms with contemporary and Ottoman Turkish décor.

Each has its own terrace that offers an exceptional view of the fairy chimneys and the hot air balloons that overflow them. Don't miss breakfast as a buffet. This is the opportunity to discover Turkish pastries with exotic names: açma , börek and to taste local dairy products.

5. Yunak Evleri Cappadocia

Located in the heart of the fairy chimneys and dug in the cliff, Yunak Evleri Cappadocia blends with harmony in the typical rocky landscapes of this region of Turkey. Constituted with 10 rocks, it offers 120 rooms distributed in cave houses and a Greek residence of the nineteenth century. The accommodations, decorated in the Ottoman style, are warm with parquet floor and carpet on the ground, lace curtains and antique lamps. The hotel is a clever mix of modern and traditional comfort.

It has a cinema room, a music room, or a library that will allow you to deepen your knowledge of Turkey. After a busy day’s visit, take the time to rest at the edge of one of the hotel’s two outdoor pools or massage at the spa. In the evening, go to the Caverna restaurant, located on a hill overlooking the Cappadoce valleys.

6. Elika Cave Suites

The Elika Cave Suites is located next to Ortahisar Castle. The latter represents the largest fairy chimney in Cappadoce and the longest natural skyscraper. The hotel is located inside historic caves that have been renovated with great taste. Collections of antiques are even disseminated throughout the establishment. Each of the accommodations at this Cappadoce hotel offers a remarkable view of the region. From the economic room to the suite swimming pool, all rooms are made of natural stone, with heating on the ground.

Each one is however unique: fireplace, private terrace, patio, jacuzzi, swimming pool, are all services offered according to the chosen standing. Plus: Elika Cave Suites offers a free decorating service that allows you to enrich your room with rose petals and candles.

7. Argos In Cappadocia

The Argos in Cappadocia, located in a former monastery in Uçhisar, received numerous prizes. Very well placed, it is a few minutes walk from the very lively city centre where you will find shops and restaurants. This carefully decorated hotel (epoor and stone sculptures) has 51 rooms. Some accommodations even have access through an underground tunnel which makes the place mystical.

The establishment’s restaurant, Seki, is the most award-winning in the region. It allows you to eat outside and thus enjoy the magnificent view of the Güvercinlik valley and Mount Erciyes. You can also enjoy the various excursions offered by this ecofriendly hotel in Cappadoce: bike ride, balloon ride, horse riding, as well as guided tours.

Economics

8. Adanos Konuk Evi

Located in Avanos, the artisanal center of the Cappadoce, this guest house has something to charm you. It is housed in an old building whose original architecture and stone arches were completely preserved during the renovation. Adanos Konuk Evi offers four suites decorated in the purest tradition of historic Turkish houses.

Each room has a living room, a kitchen, one or more rooms with balcony and all the necessary equipment: from hairdryer to DVD player, to air conditioning. This guest house is really designed to make you feel at home. In addition to the warm welcome, a room is also planned to enjoy a hearty breakfast, as well as an interior patio in which you can relax.

9. Sendian

The guest house Sendian enjoys an ideal location: a 10-minute walk from the city centre of Avanos, 3.3 km from Gorëme National Park and the underground city of Ozkonak. This is the perfect starting point for the aficionados of the hike. If you are not part of it, the hotel offers an on-site car rental service.

The hotel, reserved for adults, is equipped with a garden, a rooftop terrace and five spacious rooms with all the necessary comforts: flat screen, kitchenette, dining area and private bathroom. There are slippers and bath sheets waiting for you after a good bike ride. Every morning you enjoy a breakfast home with local specialities. Very convenient, the Kapadokya Lezzet Sofrasi restaurant is a five-minute walk away and will allow you to discover the flavors of Turkish cuisine.

10. Hikmet’s house

If you are looking for a great value for money, the Hikmet’s House is the hotel you need! It is located in Avanos, in an old manor house of character, a 19th century manor house with unique architecture. Restored a few years ago, the original stone structure of the local size was completely preserved. The establishment, which holds its name as a former factor in the village having inhabited it, is composed of two parts centered around a courtyard.

Inside, a historic puit with drinking water was preserved. The rooms are spacious and clean, some with river or mountain views. Their sldjoukide decoration is sober and neat. Each has a private bathroom with a large shower, for the greatest happiness of visitors. Breakfast service is provided on site. For lunch and dinner, you will have the choice between many restaurants around.

You may have noticed that these Cappadocian hotels have managed to preserve the soul of the region. They gather all the elements to make you spend an authentic stay. So, in which hotel did you decide to live your experience in Cappadoce?