Tafoni Houses Cave Hotel

297 Reviews

THE PROPERTY With its unique location in Ortahisar Village, literally meaning Middle Fortress, Tafoni Houses offers the discerning traveler convenience of being minutes away from major sites as well as proposing an ambience of seclusion and tranquility. Having thirteen spacious suites that are hosted in ancient cave dwellings, accommodation at Tafoni Houses expresses finess and elegance accessorized by objets d’art and art deco furniture. With its spacious outdoor terraces and lush landscaping, Tafoni Houses offers the aura of a private club where guests can enjoy socially inviting ambiences, or else, they may prefer to disappear for an intimate getaway. Whether the call is for a relaxing massage treatment in your cave or a sip of cocktail while watching the starlit skies with vintage telescopes, at Tafoni Houses you will “Unveil Il Canto di Cappadocia”. Surroundings As soon as the sun rises, upon hearing the ballads of chanting sparrows and hoopoes, you will feel that at Tafoni Houses you are at a fabled place…immersed in an enchanting ambience of pastoral life located in the midst of cave homes of local villagers. Taking a morning hike through the narrow streets and alleys of Ortahisar Village, as a gesture of traditional hospitality, you will be invited into homes of locals that will greet you with warm smiles offering you a glass of home-made lemonade or a slice of halva. Embraced by Greco-Mediterranean stone-built houses, you will be exposed to a non-commercialized, authentic ambience of daily life of the indigenous people that may walk by you with their mules, or flocks of sheep and cattle. If you prefer to walk across from Tafoni Houses, you will reach the view point that has one of the most stunning panoramas of Cappadocia embellished by picturesque rock formations, and surrounding valleys hosting vineyards and fruit orchards. For hikers, bikers and equestrians…surrounding valleys of Tafoni offers breath taking tracks. We invite you to come and experience an amazing ambience of “Undiscovered Cappadocia”. Amenities In Cappadocia time seems to flow with more eloquence. At Tafoni Houses that you will live joyous moments in style enhanced by hospitality of our passionate staff. After spending days of touring exploring the treasures of Cappadocia, you can return to your room to enjoy relaxing moments by immaculate treatments of our masseur. In the late afternoon you are invited to join us at Hookah Terrace to experience smoking the famed tobacco hookah of Turkish culture with the company of a selection of teas on charcoal fire. After dinner, we would like to see you visit us at Galileo Terrace to watch the starlit sky with vintage telescope; an experience unique to Tafoni Houses. If you are in the mood to listen to the songs of the spurs echoing on the steep slopes of surrounding rock formations, join us for a ride on the famous horses of Cappadocia. At Tafoni Houses we are fine-tuned to “wow” you with experiences and sincere hospitality.

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Location
Eski Mah. Ortahisar Ürgüp Halit efendi sokak no 16, Ortahisar 50650 Türkiye
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Bobbi D
Oct 5th, 2023

Staff, service, food and the accommodations were fabulous! They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. The chef was terrific - he made adjustments to allergies and remembered them the entire time we stayed there.

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Ann F
Jun 5th, 2023

The best stay I had in Turkey the are the most hospitable people and make you feel so welcome. I was on my own 22 to 24th May and stayed there. Chocolate fondue in my room spa and king size bed with fluffy pillows. It was just wonderful. The chef is the best he catered for my vegetarian taste which is hard in Turkey . Came and to see what I’d like and checked after if I enjoyed. Thank you to all the staff who made my stay memorable

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Wai R
May 6th, 2023

The accommodation here was spectacular. We were greeted by all the staff, complimentary drink, chocolate fondue & fruit bowl in our room. The meals were fantastic. Fresh and tasty, plentiful & varied. Best if all were the staff who went above and beyond for us. No requests were too much for them. They appreciated our culture soo much they requested a waiata (song) which we happily provided soo they could video and use for their website. Truly a place to return to, I highly recommend staying here.

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MohinasRaro
May 6th, 2023

This was an amazing hotel. The rooms were spacious and beautiful. All staff were helpful respectful they couldn’t do enough for our group. Would definitely return and highly recommend. We were the group of 8 Maori from New Zealand and our tour guide was Erkin

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Queen E
Feb 2nd, 2023

It was really great every detail of the hotel that you feel that you are special with non smoking rooms . Highly recommend the breakfast and dinner We feel so happy to be here. Location is perfect close to attractions

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suzanural
Nov 15th, 2022

The best cave hotel in Ortahisar, Ürgüp. Every corner of this hotel has semi-antique traditional Turkish items with modern touches here and there. The rooms take your breath away. We stayed in two different rooms, 106 and 103, and loved them both. The breakfast is a spread of all scrumptious Turkish tastes including the Turkish tea. It is more than enough. We also had our dinners in the hotel restaurant because the food is delicious. Thanks to the chef. Thanks to the friendly and helpful staff. Our stay was beyond our expectations.

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Emma H
Jun 24th, 2022

My stay at Tafoni Cave Hotel was wonderful! The hotel is located in a charming town surrounded by the natural beauty of Cappadocia’s landscape. As a travel professional I was incredibly impressed with the standard of the hotel with meticulously designed suites that showcase history, art and culture and are without doubt the best in the region! The cave design is incredibly special and I particularly love the jacuzzi bath tub! Food is delicious and the superb staff make for a really personal stay :) I highly recommend this hotel and can’t wait to visit again!

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Elifnaz A.
Jun 16th, 2022

If you are looking for a quality hotel, please stop at Tafoni cave hotel. We stayed there 3 nights and it was a great experience for the following reasons: The friendliness and helpfulness of staff (Seyithan, especially). The rooms were very clean and comfortable. We were extremely impressed thanks for the location of this hotel as it is close to many tourist attractions. The atmosphere is cozy and the public spaces are impeccably furnished. The food was very delicious.

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Ali D
Jun 13th, 2022

My best friend and I were traveling from America and had an amazing stay at Tafoni. The beds were very comfortable and the room was always clean. What set this place apart was the amazing staff that made us feel like we were at a 5 star hotel by following through immediately on any request we had, small or large. The chef, Sadi, was absolutely incredible and makes the best traditional Turkish pizza. The waitress, Fatos, was amazing as well. the manager, Halit, spoke great English and was very attentive to us. Yusuf at the front desk was so kind. I am missing some others but truly every staff member we came into contact with treated us like family and with the utmost care. I would recommend this little gem to anyone coming to Cappadocia who is looking for a less touristy and more authentic Turkish experience. I will definitely be back! Thank you and best wishes to all the Tafoni staff!

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Bharath H
May 24th, 2022

We stayed at Tafoni in May 2022 as part of our Turkey trip and had an amazing experience with this location. The night we arrived, it was very late.. The hotel staff was so considerate that they kept food for us (a full meal and not just a few items) packaged beautifully. The service we received was exceptional and extremely personalized right from the reception to the chef who took great efforts to accommodate our tastes. We loved our time here. Please do consider supporting this place. It is very close to Goreme and the Open Air Museum. Other nice spots around are the panoramic spot 5 mins away.

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Nearby attractions include Uchisar Castle (0.1 miles), Ortahisar Kalesi (0.1 miles), and Ortahisar Abdioglu Camii (0.1 miles).

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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.

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Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.

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Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.

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Yes, free parking is available to guests.

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Conveniently located restaurants include No: 10 Restaurant, Janus Cappadocia Restaurant, and Beey Kebap.

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Yes, Tafoni Houses Cave Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.

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Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the center of Ortahisar.

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Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.

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The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Turkish.

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Many travelers enjoy visiting Goreme National Park (2.7 miles), Zelve Open Air Museum (3.6 miles), and Goreme Open-Air Museum (1.8 miles).

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