Howard Johnson Hamilton

Carved from the natural cave formations endemic in this part of central Turkey, this original cave hotel features an 18th-Century chapel and was once used as a school by a Greek priest. Located in Urgup, the hotel offers a terrace where guests will be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the splendid volcanic scenery below. Decorated in local artefacts and niches carved into the old stone walls, the hotel has colourful rugs adorning the floors and walls, providing a modern touch. A Turkish corner on the terrace serves as an ideal place to relax and maybe read a book. The guestrooms are spacious and elegant, equipped with modern amenities. Guests will be able to book a hot air balloon flight or visit the centre of Urgup, less than a 10-minute stroll from where local buses run to nearby places of attraction such as the underground cities at Kaymakli and the fairy chimneys at Zelve and Goreme.