What better way to begin your stay in Cappadocia than at one of their many historic cave hotels?
Cappadocia's cave hotels are more than just places to stay; they engage guests in the area's cultural history. Each room shows off the area's unique building history and gives you a look into the daily lives of the people who used to hide out in these natural caves. The inside has a mix of true rustic charm and modern comfort, making a space that feels both classic and modern.
These cave hotels offer more than usual services, which is typical of Turkey's famously friendly people. Traditional Turkish breakfasts can be eaten on terraces with views of the ancient landscape.
Guests can relax in the spa, where ancient rituals are revived in underground rooms. Every part of the stay is designed to make the guest feel more connected to the amazing surroundings.
This article contains a list of cave hotels that provide exceptional tour experiences and specialised services, beginning with the exceptional room that you wake up in.
1. Cappadocia Inn Cave Hotel
Why This Hotel: Cappadocia Inn Hotel is located in Goreme National Park, across Kizil Valley. The hotel offers a terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding area, a large garden, and stone or cave rooms.
The rooms of the Cappadocia Inn Hotel are all soundproofed and include air conditioning. There is also a spa bath or a private hammam in some rooms.
The day starts with an open buffet breakfast. With views of the valleys and the hot air balloons, you can enjoy your breakfast on the terrace.
Love Valley and Zemi Valley are both within walking distance. The hotel can arrange hot-air balloon rides. Nevsehir Cappadocia Airport is 43 km away.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 91 between € 153
- Address: Orta Mah. Ayvaz Efendi Sok. No:16, 50180 Göreme, Türkiye
2. Medusa Cave Hotel
Why This Hotel: Medusa Cave Hotel features a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, and a bar in Goreme. The property is located 4.1 km from Uchisar Castle, 7 km from Zelve Open Air Museum, and 9 km from Nikolos Monastery. The accommodation provides airport transfers.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a bath tub or hot tub, a patio, and a private bathroom with a shower. Medusa Cave Hotel offers a vegetarian or halal breakfast.
The area is popular for skiing and cycling; in addition, bike and car rentals are available at this hotel.
Urgup Museum is 10 km from the accommodation, while Özkonak Underground City is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, 38 km from Medusa Cave Hotel.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 248 between € 310
- Address: İsalı Caddesi göreme 21, 50180 Göreme, Türkiye
3. Hidden Cave Hotel
Why This Hotel: Situated in the heart of Goreme, the Hidden Cave Hotel features traditional architecture with traditional stone walls. All rooms of the property provide heating and a terrace overlooking the city.
Simply decorated, all rooms here will provide you with a seating area. There is also a safe and a shower, a private hot tub, or a bath tub. The property offers airport shuttle services at an extra fee to and from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airports.
Guests can join sightseeing tours with various themes organised for groups or individuals. Hot-air balloon rides are available. Turkish Nights, whirling dervish shows, horseback riding, and ATV tours can also be organised by the property.
Nevsehir Open Air Museum is within 1.5 km, and Nevsehir Airport is 45 km away.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 99 between € 250
- Address: Isali Mah. Kazım Eren Sok. No:9, 50180 Goreme, Turkey
4. Traveller's Cave Hotel
Why This Hotel: Located on a hilltop in Goreme, the Traveller's Cave Hotel features many terraces with views of Cappadocia. Guests can watch the sunrise and sunset, the hot air balloons floating over Cappadocia, and the fairy chimneys. The hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Goreme's town centre. The lower deck of the property offers beautiful views of Rose Valley and an outdoor hot tub.
Traveller's Cave Hotel’s rooms are fitted with air conditioning, central heating, and a fireplace. All rooms come with a safe box, a ready-to-use fireplace, and a minibar. Some bathrooms also include a spa bath. Traveller’s Cave provides airport shuttle services to and from Kayseri and Nevsehir airports.
Guests can join sightseeing tours with hot-air balloon rides. Traditional Turkish nights, whirling Dervish shows, horseback riding, and ATV tours can also be organised by the property. Guests can explore the area using the hotel’s rental bikes.
The property is 5 minutes' walk from Goreme Bus Station and only 2 km from Goreme Open Air Museum. Kayseri Erkilet Airport is 70 minutes' drive, and Nevsehir Airport is 40 minutes' drive from the property.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 150 between € 195
- Address: Aydınlı mahallesi,gorceli sokak no:7, 50180 Göreme, Türkiye
5. Panoramic Cave Hotel & SPA
Why This Hotel: This hotel is situated in the centre of Goreme, and it offers a large sun terrace with panoramic views of UNESCO-listed fairy chimneys. It has a fairy chimney and cave rooms.
Situated in natural caves, rooms at Panoramic Cave Hotel & SPA are decorated in traditional Turkish style. Each room has a private bathroom; certain rooms have a hot tub or bath tub.
Panoramic Cave Hotel & SPA has a tour desk that provides local information and also serves breakfast as an open buffet in the mornings. Nearby activities include hot air balloon tours, horseback riding, and motorcycle tours.
Tokali Church and Goreme Open Air Museum are less than 2 km from the property. Nevsehir is a 20-minute drive away, and free parking is available on site.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 198 between € 324
- Address: Gaferli Mah. Sukru Efendi Sok. No:19, 50180 Göreme, Türkiye
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6. Luxury Cratus Stone Palace
Why This Hotel: The Luxury Cratus Stone Palace features a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, and a restaurant in Goreme. Providing airport transfers and an open-air hot tub.
All units are equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms include a balcony, and others also provide guests with city views.
A continental, vegetarian, or vegan breakfast is available daily at the property.
Zelve Open Air Museum is 6.9 km from Luxury Cratus Stone Palace, while Nikolos Monastery is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 180 between € 400
- Address: İlkokul Sokak no:11, 50180 Göreme, Türkiye
7. Wings Cappadocia
Why This Hotel: Situated in Uchisar and with Uchisar Castle reachable within 90 metres, Wings Cappadocia features allergy-free rooms, a paid airport shuttle, a shared lounge, and a terrace. The accommodation provides a tour desk for guests.
The rooms at the hotel have a game console (Nintendo Wii) and a private bathroom with a shower and bath tub or hot tub, as well as a safety deposit box. Certain rooms are equipped with a patio, and others also boast city views.
Breakfast is available each morning and includes continental, vegetarian, and halal options. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.
Nikolos Monastery is 12 km from the accommodation, while Urgup Museum is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya, 35 km away.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 270 between € 400
- Address: Tekelli Mahallesi Derebağ sokak no 9 Uchisar, 50240 Üçhisar, Türkiye
8. Fresco Cave Suites Cappadocia
Why This Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites Cappadocia is a restored hotel offering cave rooms and historic mansion rooms featuring original wall frescoes dating back to the 19th century. It offers patio overlooking the city.
All rooms at Fresco have a private bathroom a bath tub or hot tub, and a seating area with sofa bed. Some spacious suites are set in a cave and have also a spa bath.
Located in the historical Cappadocia region, Fresco Cave Suites Cappadocia is surrounded by fairy chimneys and cultural heritage. The town centre of Urgup is only 150 metres from the property. Nevsehir Cappadocia Airport is less than 50 km away.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 131 between € 260
- Address: Musa Efendi Mah. Esat Ağa Sk. No:15 Urgup, 50400 Ürgüp, Türkiye
9. Doors Of Cappadocia Hotel
Why This Hotel: Doors of Cappadocia is a family-run hotel located in Goreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and 700 metres from the Goreme Open Air Museum. This authentic-structure hotel features an outdoor pool. Shared terraces of the Doors of Cappadocia offer sunrise and sunset views.
All the unique rooms at the Doors of Cappadocia Hotel are carved into the rocks and come with modernised furniture, air conditioning, and floor heating. Private bathrooms include showers or baths; some rooms offer bath tubs.
The day starts with a traditional Turkish breakfast. The hotel’s à la carte restaurant serves traditional dishes with kebab specialties and local wines.
Goreme Bus Terminal is 500 metres away, and the property offers free pick-up service from the bus terminal. About 80 km from Kayseri Erkilet Airport, the Doors of Cappadocia Hotel is 40 km from Nevsehir-Kapadokya Airport. A shuttle service can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 154 between € 225
- Address: Orta Mahallesi Mizrak Sokak No:11 Goreme Nevsehir, 50180 Göreme, Türkiye
10. Cappadocia Ennar Cave & Swimming Pool Hot
Why This Hotel: Set in Nevsehir, 10 km from Uchisar Castle, Cappadocia Ennar Cave & Swimming Pool Hot offers accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, an indoor swimming pool, and a bicycle rental service. The accommodation provides airport transfers and a shared kitchen.
At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a private bathroom with a bath tub or hot tub, and a balcony with a city view. A continental, Asian, or halal breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Cappadocia Ennar Cave & Swimming Pool Hot offers a barbecue. You can play darts at the accommodations, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling.
Zelve Open Air Museum is 20 km from Cappadocia Ennar Cave & Swimming Pool Hot, while Nikolos Monastery is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, 26 km from the hotel.
- This Hotel For: Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Solo Travelers, Business Trips
- Price Range: Starts from € 114 between € 750
- Address: Orta Mahalle Çavuş Sokak Nu 3, 50130 Nevşehir, Türkiye
Cave hotels in Cappadocia, Turkey, provide a one-of-a-kind housing experience by fusing contemporary luxury with ancient craftsmanship.
These underground rooms, which are carved out of soft volcanic rock, give visitors a look into the past and present of the area. The atmosphere is set by soft lighting, stone-carved arches, and soft furniture, making the space feel like a cosy nest in the ground.
Imagine waking up in a room where the walls have had stories written on them for hundreds of years. The geological wonders of the area become an important part of the stay, providing a background for quiet times of reflection or romantic nights under the clear Turkish sky.