Cappadocia, TurkeyGoreme
Cappadocia Cave Lodge
Restored tufa lodge
Restored tufa lodge
This family-run lodge is carved into volcanic tufa, with a panoramic rooftop positioned for dawn balloon flights over the valleys.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A small cave hotel in Göreme with a terrace that takes in the full sweep of the valleys running between Göreme, Ortahisar, Çavuşin, and Avanos, prime position for watching the hot air balloon fleet rise at dawn.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Göreme's village restaurants and fairy chimneys sit a short walk downhill, while surrounding valleys stretch toward Ortahisar and Avanos.
The rooms
Rooms are cut directly from volcanic tufa, with natural stone arches and floors covered in Anatolian kilims.
At the table
A traditional Turkish breakfast of local cheeses and fresh pastries is served on the terrace each morning.
How it began
The caves once served local families as barns and storehouses before hosts Ahmet and Gökçen restored them in 2020.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.