Cappadocia Short Break

Housed in a meticulously restored 18th-century Greek mansion in the heart of Ürgüp, Evanthia Cave Suites is a heritage-listed boutique hotel certified by Turkey's Ministry of Culture. Once home to a local healer and later host to a former Turkish president, the building fell into disrepair before a faithful restoration completed in 2022 revived its original architecture. Vaulted stone ceilings, carved archways and antique-style furnishings define the eight individually designed suites, several with private jacuzzis or Turkish bath features. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace or in the courtyard, enjoy a hammam treatment, and take in views across Ürgüp's historic rooftops. The hotel's central old-town setting puts Cappadocia's cave churches, valleys and balloon launch sites within easy reach.

Sacred Mansion is a dramatic boutique hotel in the heart of Göreme, where ornate, gothic-inspired interiors meet Cappadocia's traditional carved stone and cave architecture. Its 37 individually styled rooms and suites feature arched stone walls, rich fabrics and antique-style furnishings, with air conditioning, a minibar and en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers; some have copper soaking tubs. Start the day on the terrace watching hot-air balloons drift over the fairy chimneys, then unwind in the cave-style indoor pool, sauna and steam room at Inferno Spa. Lilith Restaurant serves Turkish cuisine, and Göreme's cafés and the Open Air Museum are close by.

A boutique cave hotel carved into the hillside in Uçhisar, at the heart of Cappadocia, Zafora blends traditional stone architecture with contemporary comfort. Rooms range from Standard Panoramic and Pool Side rooms to Deluxe Jacuzzi rooms with balcony and Cave Suites, many offering breathtaking views of hot-air balloons drifting over the valley at sunrise. The hotel is centred around an outdoor pool and Etoka Restaurant, with airport transfers, bicycle rentals and walking tours available for guests wanting to explore the surrounding landscape. With just 20 rooms, the property has earned outstanding guest reviews for its intimate, design-led take on the classic Cappadocia cave stay.