Takaev Cave House, Uchisar

Takaev Cave House offers yoga classes, bicycle rental, and walking tours for guests. The hotel has a bar, a coffee house on site, and provides snack bar and wine/champagne. Additional services include airport shuttle, car hire, and 24-hour front desk with concierge and currency exchange.

Guest rooms are authentic cave dwellings with traditional Turkish fabrics and materials. Some suites, like the Sultan Cave Suite and Hammam Cave Suite, include en-suite bathrooms and far-reaching views. The Hezen King Suite offers a spacious layout with a private balcony overlooking the valley.

Breakfast and dinner are served al fresco on the outdoor terrace, prepared following regional recipes. The hotel offers organic meals, with fruits, snack bar, and wine/champagne available. Guests rate the breakfast very highly, noting homemade touches and fresh ingredients.

The hotel sits on the hillside of Uçhisar Castle in Göreme National Park, with panoramic views of Pigeon Valley. Guests can walk to Uçhisar Castle and the town center, or take the Pigeon Valley trekking route that leads to Göreme. Hot air balloons rise over the valley at sunrise, visible from the terrace.

The concierge desk helps plan excursions to Pigeon Valley and Love Valley via hiking trails. The hotel arranges local tours and airport transfers, often at prices lower than online rates. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and grocery deliveries are also available.

Location: Hillside of Uçhisar Castle in Göreme National Park

Rooms: Authentic cave rooms with traditional Turkish fabrics

Dining: Organic meals al fresco with panoramic valley views

Activities: Yoga, bike tours, walking tours

Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, airport shuttle

Pet-friendly: Pets allowed

Breakfast: Very good breakfast included