Aydinli Mah. Gorceli Sok. No:5, Goreme, Turkey | (888) 708-2081
Charming, typical dwelling with integrated "fairy chimneys"
Quiet location on hillside overlooking town
Town center and many attractions within walking distance
Particularly attentive and hospitable staff
Excellent rooms with handmade furnishings
Free breakfast with superb views
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Uphill walk back from town (10 minutes)
Windowless rooms can get musty
Although similar to
many offerings in the area, the 12-room Divan Cave House stands out on two
levels: its integrated "fairy chimneys" and particularly hospitable service.
Most rooms too are excellent, some featuring fireplaces and hot tubs, though a few can suffer from the usual dankness. Being set up on the
hill is great for views over the town -- especially over breakfast -- though
not ideal for guests with mobility issues. Rates aren't the cheapest in town,
though still good value, especially for the wonderful cave suites.
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Scene
Typical ancient Göreme dwelling with integrated "fairy chimneys"
Set a little away
from the town center, the Divan Cave House has an agreeably secluded ambience providing visitors with a pleasantly
calming effect on arrival. The building itself is a perfect example of
typically Cappadocia style architecture, though is also one of a limited number of
hotels that actually integrate the area's famous "fairy chimneys" into the property (any alteration of these has been banned since they became UNESCO
protected). The hotel is made up of ancient limestone walls and pathways
connecting pretty terraces and leading into the snug rock-cut, grotto-like
rooms typical of these dwellings. Being a family-run business, guests are
treated to a particularly warm welcome by staff who put an emphasis
on hospitable service.
Location
Set uphill just south of Göreme's center in a quieter neighborhood
The location is
just uphill to to the south of Göreme's town center, in a more quiet and
secluded area but still well within walking distance of most of the area's
attractions. The central town square is about a 10-minute walk away, while the complex of rock-cut dwellings of the
Open Air Museum is around 15 minutes away on foot and the ancient 11th-century
El Nazar Church is around 20 minutes. The hotel can organize shuttle transfers
to and from both Kayseri and Nevsehir Kapadokya airports (for a fee), which
takes between an hour and an hour and a half -- alternatively the bus station
is less than half a mile away.
Rooms
Rooms with hand-woven rugs and custom-made furnishings -- some with fireplaces and hot tubs
The hotel has
just 12 rooms -- a mixture of stone wall and rock-cut cave rooms -- all nicely
finished in a traditional rustic style with custom-made furniture and
hand-woven kilims (traditional Turkish rugs). Amenities include free Wi-Fi,
flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges while travertine-tiled bathrooms include
slippers and hairdryers (many also have soaking tubs). Common to such rooms, the Wi-Fi signal can be weak and the air in some rooms can feel a bit musty.
Heating, however, is provided in the cooler months and many rooms also have
pretty fireplaces.
Features
Free buffet breakfast overlooking stunning scenery
Guests can enjoy
particularly stunning views over the Cappadocia scenery from the hotel's
breakfast room, which serves a buffet breakfast free of charge. The hotel
also offers a free Rose Valley Sunset Tour as well as free drop-offs to the bus
station. Staff are also on-hand to help book any number of activities,
including balloon rides, horseback riding, airport transfers, and quad-bike
tours. Although there is no restaurant on-site, there is an excellent one just opposite which offers guests a small discount.
