Ortahisar Cappadocia, Turkey
Renovated
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored sandstone cave houses
Cascading stone terraces overlook the ancient citadel of Ortahisar Castle, offering a quiet perch above the Cappadocian valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
Breakfast on multi-tiered stone terraces looking across the valley to Ortahisar Castle.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interiors are eclectic, certainly historically influenced, yet full of contemporary comforts, the stone walls providing a healthy dose of ancient romance.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched above the Balkandere Valley in quiet Ortahisar, the hotel sits less than two miles from Goreme Open Air Museum.
The rooms
Carved directly into volcanic rock, rooms feature natural sandstone walls, hardwood floors, and vibrant woodwork alongside modern European furnishings.
The spa
- Sauna & steam
- Private en-suite Turkish hammam-style marble baths in select cave suites.
Hezen Restaurant
Clay-pot testi kebabs arrive flaming at tables set across stone terraces or under vaulted rock ceilings.
How it began
Turkish designer Halide Didem restored eight historic rock-carved village dwellings in 2011, joining them into an interconnected boutique retreat.
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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.