CAPPADOCİA ST.NİNO'S GARDEN

If you're looking for a unique and memorable place to stay, I cannot recommend this cave hotel enough! My partner and I had the absolute pleasure of ringing in the New Year at this hotel and it was an experience we'll treasure forever. From the moment we arrived, the host was incredibly warm and welcoming. He went above and beyond to make our stay special. On New Year's Eve, he cooked us a dinner and invited us to a celebration party. The hotel itself is stunning. Our room was an original cave, and it was so cozy and comfortable. The room was spotlessly clean and had all the amenities we needed. The bed was incredibly comfy and the unique cave environment made for a peaceful night’s sleep. It was such an authentic and heartwarming experience. The breakfast was an absolute highlight! Freshly made every morning, there was a vast array of options, from local olives and cheeses. The portions were generous and the quality was fantastic. If you ever get the chance to visit this area, don't think twice about booking this cave hotel. The incredible hospitality, the unique ambiance, and the delicious food make it a true gem of a place. We will definitely be back!

A few things to note for those considering a stay: Heating: As you're staying in an original cave, the rooms are heated by electric fans. While they keep you warm, they can be a bit noisy at times. Location: The hotel is located on the quieter side of the castle, away from the crowds, which we enjoyed. However, it does require a short walk to reach the center of town. Despite these minor points, I can wholeheartedly say that the overall experience at this hotel was absolutely incredible. The warmth of the host, the uniqueness of the cave setting, and the delicious breakfast far outweighed any of these minor considerations.

I rarely am so happy with a place! Ayden is fantastic and the place is magical. Ortahisar is touristy enough to have a few restaurants but still quiet, and retains its charm compared to goreme which feels a bit like disneyland even in low season. Great, massive breakfast and oh, it's a real cave. The view and the st nino chapel are a great bonus! Really, a wonderful place and manager

The Road to the castle and the center was being dug up, not something anyone could do anything about and still walkable anyway

We enjoyed our stay in this privately owned cave hotel overlooking the historic center and the Ortahisar Castle. Aydin, the owner, was very hospitable and made us daily breakfasts, which were outstanding. On his property is the St. Nino's rock church which he upkeeps. He keeps the ancient cave church open to any visitor who is interested. The room we stayed in was as shown in the photos on Booking.com. The bathroom is huge and modern. This is a good location since it's close enough to all of the touristy points of interest, but is quiet and not overrun by touristy trappings. We would definitely stay here again when we come back. Note his new kitty, who kept us sweet company in the mornings at breakfast.

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Maybe my favourite accommodation I've ever stayed in! Perfect view, incredible breakfast at flexible times, and the town is beautiful, but not as busy as Göreme so it's a lot calmer and nicer. And that's before the accommodation is attached to a medieval cave church. Rooms are really comfortable, and split between two it was actually cheaper than the youth hostel I stayed in on my own afterwards. Aydin is just the best, so helpful, a shoutout to Osman the cat too 🙏

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We absolutely loved our stay at the cave hotel. The room was comfortable and the view from the terrace was awesome. The host, Aydin is very friendly and helpful. He organised a hot air balloon ride for us. Breakfast was the best, although we had ours during lunchtime as we like to start off early in the morning for a long hike and Aydin was flexible with the time. We had a car and there was no issue with parking (street parking) as the hotel is away from the main tourist towns, which was a bonus for us. We highly recommend staying at this hotel.

Everything was great. One of the best rooms I have stayed. The room was clean and comfortable. It was pleasant during the night, the cavernous type room kept cool during the warm nights in Cappadocia. Aydin was an amazing host, very flexible with the breakfast and the check-in check out. He also let us do our laundry without any extra charge. He provided very helpful recommendations and made for us the best breakfast and coffee we had in Turkey. The accommodation has an amazing view over the Ortahisar castle. Location wise it was very close by car to all the touristic destinations without being in the craziness of Goreme. We enjoyed it so much that we stayed and extra day. Highly recommended, I hope I get the chance to go back. If you visit don't forget to check the frescos that are in the church near the rooms.

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I’ve been to countless hostels/hostels but this one was by far the best. It was clean, beautiful, and luxurious…. It got everything what I expected. I love the fact that it was located in a small town where there’s not many tourists, and very chill and quiet compared to the place like Goreme. But what I loved the most was hospitality and kindness of the host, Ayden. He helped me with everything, and I’ve never met a host that amazing in my life. I think that’s the best part of staying here.

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This is probably our best hotel experience ever. The location is unbelievable --- sharing a fairy chimney with an 11th century church, with a spectacular view of Ortahisar Castle. Aydin is an amazing host -- a fabulous breakfast spread, and he stayed up until 1am when our flight was delayed. He is super kind and accommodating, gave us tips for the area, and was incredibly hospitable. A truly amazing place!