Cave Hotel Stay
Cappadocia's cave hotels put guests in rooms carved from volcanic rock. The stone keeps rooms naturally cool and quiet, every room has a different shape, and many terraces look out on the fairy chimneys and the morning balloon flights.
Cappadocia's cave hotels put guests in rooms carved from volcanic rock. The stone keeps rooms naturally cool and quiet, every room has a different shape, and many terraces look out on the fairy chimneys and the morning balloon flights.
Göreme, Uçhisar and Ürgüp have the most cave hotels. Rooms with balloon-view terraces sell out early in spring and autumn.
Why stay in a cave hotel
- Rooms carved into the rock, cool in summer and cosy in winter.
- Terraces with views of the balloons at sunrise.
- Unique rooms: every room has a different shape.
Where to stay
- Göreme: central, close to the open-air museum and many restaurants.
- Uçhisar: quieter, with wide views and boutique hotels.
- Ürgüp: a larger town with wineries and more services.
What’s nearby
From your hotel, book a balloon flight, walk the valley hikes, or visit Uçhisar Castle. Getting here from Istanbul? See Istanbul to Cappadocia. More ideas in our Cappadocia guide.
Cave Hotels in Cappadocia: frequently asked questions
Which town is best to stay in Cappadocia?
Göreme for convenience, Uçhisar for views and quiet, Ürgüp for a bigger town with wineries.
Are cave hotels comfortable?
Yes. Most have modern bathrooms, heating and Wi-Fi; some rooms have steps and low doorways.
Book tours & tickets
🎟️ See Cappadocia tours →Free cancellation on most tours · secure booking with GetYourGuide
Photos: Ahsioz, CC BY-SA 3.0; Feridun F. Alkaya, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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