Kayakapi Cappadocia, Turkey
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored cave citadel
Stone footpaths wind between cave dwellings and hillside terraces, where quiet days overlook the dramatic valleys and rock chimneys of Ürgüp.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Suites carved into soft volcanic tuff rock, combining restored masonry walls with minimalist timber furnishings and warm lighting.
Remarkable
Restored eighteenth-century rock dwellings, historical mansions, and a tenth-century cave church across an entire preserved Ürgüp hillside.
Remarkable
Traditional cave living in volcanic tuff rock, paired with Anatolian tasting menus and regional Cappadocia wines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Kayakapi is a standout, twenty-nine beautifully retrofitted rooms carved into the soft stone cliffs of the Kayakapi neighborhood, in Göreme National Park.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set on a peaceful hillside above Ürgüp, the property offers quiet stone lanes and sweeping views across Göreme National Park.
The rooms
Carved directly into volcanic tuff rock, accommodations feature underfloor heating and stone bathtubs, while select suites add private plunge pools and fireplaces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool is lined in glass mosaic, looking out across the valley toward morning hot-air balloons.
The spa and gym
Set in the Davut Agha Mansion, the spa houses a traditional marble hamam, massage rooms, and a vaulted gym.
At the table
Michelin-starred Revithia serves Anatolian tasting menus on the terrace, and vaulted stone rooms host local breakfasts and wine tastings.
How it began
The project restored an entire hillside neighborhood once home to Ottoman tax collectors, preserving cave homes, grand mansions, and a tenth-century church.
Good to know
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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.