Picolo recommends · Cave hotel in Ürgüp
Kayakapi Premium Caves: sleep in an old cave quarter in Ürgüp
Cave rooms carved into the hillside, a hammam in the spa and balloons over Cappadocia with your morning coffee. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10.
The balloons
The morning view from Kayakapi as the balloons take off.
The first thing you notice is the light. The stone in Ürgüp is soft and warm, and when the sun goes down the facades of Kayakapi glow as if lit from within. In the morning the sound of gas burners wakes you, and a hundred balloons drift across the valley.
Kayakapi Premium Caves is built into an old cave quarter, with rooms carved out of the hillside and stone paths between them. It is a hotel for anyone who wants to live in Cappadocia, not just visit it.
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The pool
Stone arches and warm light in the evening.
The cave room
Some of the rooms have their own pool.
The terrace
Meals with a view over Ürgüp.
The hammam
A Turkish bath in the spa.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we like Kayakapi
The hotel is a whole quarter of caves and stone houses in Ürgüp, with 36 rooms spread across the slope. It feels more like a small village than a hotel.
The spa has a hammam and a sauna, and the breakfast buffet is included. Spend the evening by the pool when the stone arches light up.
Zelve
Homes carved into the tuff at Zelve, a short drive away.
A hotel carved into the hillside
Kayakapi Premium Caves: hammam, pool and views over Ürgüp
The rooms are caves with vaulted ceilings, stone walls and big beds, and several have their own terrace. Some have a private pool inside the rock. Narrow stone stairways run between the rooms, and everywhere you look out over the rooftops of Ürgüp.
The spa has a hammam, a sauna and massages, and the hotel has two restaurants and a bar. It is only a five-minute drive to the Ürgüp museum and Göreme National Park, so you can spend the days out and the evenings here.
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Kayakapi Premium Caves in Ürgüp
Cave rooms with stone vaults, a hammam and a breakfast buffet, five minutes from Göreme National Park.
Nevşehir
The towns of Cappadocia sit close among the rocks.
Things to do around Ürgüp
Book your balloon flight early in your stay, so you have spare mornings if the wind cancels the flight. From Ürgüp you reach Göreme, Zelve and the surrounding valleys quickly by car or taxi.
Ürgüp has small wine bars and restaurants within walking distance, and the evening is a good time to stroll the old streets. The nearest airports are Kayseri and Nevşehir.
Alternatives
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Two other cave hotels in Cappadocia.
Frequently asked questions about Kayakapi Premium Caves
Where is Kayakapi Premium Caves?
The hotel is in Ürgüp in Cappadocia, about a five-minute drive from the Ürgüp museum and Göreme National Park.
Does Kayakapi have a spa?
Yes. The spa has a hammam, a sauna and treatments such as massages, body scrubs and aromatherapy.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a breakfast buffet is included every morning.
Can you see the balloons from the hotel?
Yes, the balloons drift over Ürgüp and the valleys in the morning, and the terraces give a good view when the weather allows flights.