Cappadocia, TurkeyOrtahisar
Exedra Hotel Cappadocia
Restored cave village
Ortahisar Cappadocia, Turkey
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored cave village
Centuries-old cave homes and stone mansions are linked by stepped pathways into an intimate village quarter above the valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Şekibe Aslan restored Romanesque arches and carved stone niches beside antique chests.
Listed
A restored ancient chapel and historic mansions connect across stone village pathways.
Listed
Volcanic cave dwellings and hand-cut stone masonry preserve traditional Cappadocian village living.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Cappadocia’s cave-complex hospitality scene is here to stay, and foremost among your destinations should be the Exedra Hotel Cappadocia, whose craggy nooks and alcoves retain every bit of their fantastic, old-world appeal.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The craggy Ortahisar fortress rises directly above the village, and quiet stone lanes lead out toward the Balkan Valley.
The rooms
Wood-burning fireplaces are carved into volcanic stone walls, and bathrooms have heated marble floors with polished copper basins.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool stays open year-round, looking directly toward the Ortahisar rock fortress.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms are carved into subterranean rock for hammam rituals, and fitness machines sit within vaulted stone walls.
Chapel Restaurant
Candlelit tables sit beneath barrel-vaulted stone ceilings and painted frescoes inside this restored chapel.
Fresko Terrace Restaurant & Bar
An open terrace and glass-walled dining room overlook the fairy chimneys, serving Turkish classics beside a stone oven.
At the table
Tasting tables sit beside wine barrels in the cave cellar, and drinks are served under canopied stone courtyards.
How it began
Vahap and Sonay Tanrıverdi pieced the complex together over seven years, restoring abandoned cottages, three historic mansions, and a former chapel.
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Our shorthand
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.