Going Underground: Cave Hotels in Cappadocia

“If you’ve done glamorous city breaks, tranquil beach retreats, hilltop escapes and countryside idylls, you may think you’ve tried every kind of hotel experience there is. But check out these cave hotels in Turkey’s mystical Cappadocia region for a way to stay that’s so completely different, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve woken up on the set of a sci-fi blockbuster.

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Fairy Chimney Inn, Goreme
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Cappadocia’s incredible cave dwellings date back as far as the Roman period when people started carving places of worship and houses out of the soft volcanic rock so they could defend them more easily. If you fancy a hotel where you could almost feel like you’re stepping back to those early times, the Fairy Chimney Inn has a long history that you can see and feel in all its cavern-style rooms. Traditional textile furnishings, roughly carved rooms and higgledy-piggledy corridors make for a stay that’s bound to spark the imagination.

If you want to see more hotels in Goreme, visit our Goreme hotels page.

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Elkep Evi Cave House, Urgup
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Cut into a cliff face on a hillside above the town of Urgup, this out-of-the-ordinary bed and breakfast is located on the edge of Goreme National Park, making it well-placed for exploring Cappadocia’s main attractions. Amazingly, all the cave rooms and suites at Elkep Evi Cave House also have balconies with stunning views over the landscape. And if you’d like to add a dash more indulgence to your stay, you could always go for a room with its own private jacuzzi.

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Sacred House, Urgup
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If you’d like to immerse yourself in much more opulence than you’d find in your average cave hotel (if there is such a thing), you’ll find it at the Sacred House hotel in Urgup. The rooms here are positively dripping with luxury – rich velvet and brocade furnishings, lavish gilt-framed mirrors, intricately carved dark-wood furniture, and more ornate stonework and statues than you’d think possible. Beautiful bathrooms, an indoor pool and underground spa are the icing on this very lavish cake.

If you want to see more hotels in Urgup, visit our Urgup hotels page.

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Argos in Cappadocia, Uchisar
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Fresh, modern styling meets traditional cave architecture in this hillside hotel at the highest point in Cappadocia. Featuring terraces, tunnels, stone houses, a former monastery and a restored mansion, Argos in Cappadocia offers a range of rooms and suites, so you can try out the troglodyte lifestyle even if you’re a bit claustrophobic. Take in the beautiful views from the sun deck, take a dip in the hot tub, taste a tipple from the hotel’s winery or simply curl up in front of your own cave-room fireplace.

If you want to see more hotels in Uchisar, visit our Uchisar hotels page.

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Cappadocia Cave Resort and Spa, Uchisar
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Experiencing the cave-dwelling life doesn’t have to mean sacrificing space or mod cons – and nowhere proves that better than the Cappadocia Cave Resort and Spa. Here you’ll find all the amenities you’d expect at a luxury resort hotel, including flat-screen TVs, WiFi, fine dining, indoor and outdoor pools, and luxury spa facilities, plus some spectacular views from the terraces. Arrange a hot air balloon ride from nearby to get an even more privileged perspective on this unique landscape.

If you want to see more hotels in Cappadocia, visit our Cappadocia hotels page.”