High Season: July and August. Keep in mind if you go during these months, weather is quite hot and some accommodations do not have air conditioning, although it does stay cool in the cave hotels.
Low Season: November, December, January, February
Our Favorite: May and June.
Hidden Cave Hotel
Hidden Cave Hotel is tucked away in the heart of Cappadocia, Goreme and is walkable to many restaurants and cafes. Its cave and stone rooms have been kept in the most original condition and has been decorated with local furnishings to preserve the historical value of the property. The family and staff uphold their local historical and cultural values ensuring each and every guest remains satisfied during their stay at Hidden Cave Hotel.
Koza Cave Hotel
Bringing a new level of eco-inspired chic to Göreme, Koza Cave is a masterclass in stylish sustainable tourism. Passionate owner Derviş spent decades living in Holland and has incorporated Dutch eco-sensibility into every cave crevice of the 10 stunning rooms. Recycled materials and local handcrafted furniture are utilised in abundance to create sophisticated spaces.
Zara Cave Hotel
Zara Cave is a family hotel with 10 cave rooms and 7 natural stone rooms that have been carefully restored by Mr. Caner and his family. The building of the hotel took 5 years to complete into a luxurious and comfortable hotel. Zara Cave Hotel is one of the rare hotels in Cappadocia region which contains a fairy chimney inside its property. This hotel is one of the top locations to view points of the balloons and offers rooms with balloon watching opportunities from a variety of room styles as well as 4 different hotel terraces.
Charming Cave Hotel & Suites
Charming Cave Hotel is a boutique and family-run guesthouse set in the heart of pisturesque old town Goreme. This hotel is totaly unique and caved from the natural rocks and stones of Cappadocia . It is located just a short stroll from the Goreme village center, a five-minute walk uphill from the town center and within easy reach of the bus station , cafes, restaurants and shops.
Other hotels to stay:
- Henna Hotel
- Sato Cave Hotel
- The Niche Cave Hotel
RESTAURANTS
Fat boys Restaurant & Cafe: We LOVED their kebabs, served in a unique way special to this region, and their baklava was life changing.
Haruna Cappadocia
Inca Cave Restaurant Goreme
La Vida A la Carte
Topdeck Cave
Options for your stay in Gerome, Cappadocia:
Kaymaklı Underground City
Uçhisar Pigeon Valley
Uçhisar Castle
Love Valley: take an ATV adventure to see the sunset from this beautiful spot!
Avanos:The center of handcrafts like Pottery and Carpet
Paşabağ:The tallest fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
Imagination Valley
Ortahisar Castle
Local wine tasting
Galerie Ikman: Turkish rug and mosaic lamp stores! Leaving a tip with the worker will get you to the beautiful back room of draped rugs perfect for a photo shoot!
Sunrise hot air balloon ride: we used Butterfly Balloons. (Make sure to stay in Cappadocia for at least a few days. Depending on winds and weather, the balloons often get canceled at the last minute.
Best places to watch the Balloons at sunrise: Koza Cave Hotel, Love Valley, Red Valley. (Red Valley is in the middle of Goreme National Park and is also a beautiful place to watch the sunset!)
GETTING AROUND CAPPADOCIA:
Direct booking: You can book all of your tours and transportation, including roundtrip airport transfers through your hotel.
Other bookings: We also recommend using Get Your Guide and Viator when booking tours and/or airport transfers. They are reliable and always have decent rates.