Pros
- Set in charming and rustic converted rock-cut cave dwelling
- Quiet and secluded spot five minutes' walk from town center
- Particularly cozy, grotto-style rooms
- Pretty, flower-filled garden with excellent views
- All bathrooms include jetted tubs
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- "Natural" air-conditioning doesn't always sufficiently cool rooms
- Cave rooms can be a little humid and musty
Bottom Line
The eight-room Dervish Cave House is a particularly charming and intimate hotel built in the typical Cappadocia style cut into the rock. Rooms are cozy and snug with more than adequate amenities, though small windows mean it can get a little humid (and there's no proper air-conditioning). Although bathrooms look basic, all provide jetted tubs. The highlight of the hotel, however, is the pretty garden terrace overlooking the wonderful surroundings. It all feels a little more secluded and quaint than most, if a little rough around the edges, but low rates give the property good value.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
Oyster Awards
Scene
Charming converted cave-house dwelling with superb "fairy chimney" views
Although similar to Göreme's many examples of converted Cappadocia cave houses, there's something that feels particularly charming about the Dervish Cave House. A discreet leafy entrance leads through a set of wooden doors into a secluded little courtyard where red ivy droops from ancient limestone walls and more stone facades merge with the centuries-old, rock-cut dwellings and volcanic rock pinnacles. Past a remarkable 200-year-old mulberry tree, the hotel's lobby is a simple and homey space with a beamed wooden ceiling, awash with old Turkish rugs and locally-sourced furnishings. Its three large windows overlook the pretty lawned terrace -- a peaceful, furnished garden which offers some of the area's finest views of the famous "fairy chimneys".
Location
Set just to the south of Göreme town center just five minutes from the central square
The hotel is located just to the south of Göreme town center on the path leading to a viewing platform with panoramic vistas over the surrounds. The town's central square is about a five-minute walk away and most of the town's attractions are well within walking distance. The stunning rock-carved Open Air Museum is under 10 minutes away on foot, while the ancient 11th-century El Nazar Church is just over a mile away. Ballooning excursion points are also within walking distance, which the hotel can help organize as well as other excursions around the area. There are two airports that serve the area -- Kayseri and Nevsehir Kapadokya -- which are between an hour and an hour and a half drive away.
Rooms
Particularly cozy, grotto-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and jetted tubs
The hotel has just eight rooms in total all of which are cave rooms cut out of the rock with a wonderful cozy, grotto-feel. Decor is simple with regional handicrafts, Turkish rugs, and wooden furnishings and flooring. Air-conditioning is "natural" which means rooms can get warm and windows do tend to be small, but most look out onto the pretty garden courtyard. In-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, while jetted tubs come as standard in all bathrooms.
Features
Turkish breakfast with homemade jelly enjoyed in pretty, flowery garden
The hotel serves guests a Turkish breakfast each morning (included in the rate) which includes jelly made from the fruit of the 200 year old mulberry tree in the garden. Morning breakfast and evening drinks can be enjoyed on the hotel's pretty flower-filled garden terrace which overlooks the picturesque surrounds. The hotel also can organize a range of tours and trips, including ballooning and horse-riding, while Turkish Nights with Whirling Dervish ceremonies and belly-dancing can also be arranged.
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Scene
Charming converted cave-house dwelling with superb "fairy chimney" views
Although similar to Göreme's many examples of converted Cappadocia cave houses, there's something that feels particularly charming about the Dervish Cave House. A discreet leafy entrance leads through a set of wooden doors into a secluded little courtyard where red ivy droops from ancient limestone walls and more stone facades merge with the centuries-old, rock-cut dwellings and volcanic rock pinnacles. Past a remarkable 200-year-old mulberry tree, the hotel's lobby is a simple and homey space with a beamed wooden ceiling, awash with old Turkish rugs and locally-sourced furnishings. Its three large windows overlook the pretty lawned terrace -- a peaceful, furnished garden which offers some of the area's finest views of the famous "fairy chimneys".
Location
Set just to the south of Göreme town center just five minutes from the central square
The hotel is located just to the south of Göreme town center on the path leading to a viewing platform with panoramic vistas over the surrounds. The town's central square is about a five-minute walk away and most of the town's attractions are well within walking distance. The stunning rock-carved Open Air Museum is under 10 minutes away on foot, while the ancient 11th-century El Nazar Church is just over a mile away. Ballooning excursion points are also within walking distance, which the hotel can help organize as well as other excursions around the area. There are two airports that serve the area -- Kayseri and Nevsehir Kapadokya -- which are between an hour and an hour and a half drive away.
Rooms
Particularly cozy, grotto-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and jetted tubs
The hotel has just eight rooms in total all of which are cave rooms cut out of the rock with a wonderful cozy, grotto-feel. Decor is simple with regional handicrafts, Turkish rugs, and wooden furnishings and flooring. Air-conditioning is "natural" which means rooms can get warm and windows do tend to be small, but most look out onto the pretty garden courtyard. In-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, while jetted tubs come as standard in all bathrooms.
Features
Turkish breakfast with homemade jelly enjoyed in pretty, flowery garden
The hotel serves guests a Turkish breakfast each morning (included in the rate) which includes jelly made from the fruit of the 200 year old mulberry tree in the garden. Morning breakfast and evening drinks can be enjoyed on the hotel's pretty flower-filled garden terrace which overlooks the picturesque surrounds. The hotel also can organize a range of tours and trips, including ballooning and horse-riding, while Turkish Nights with Whirling Dervish ceremonies and belly-dancing can also be arranged.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pets Allowed
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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