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Posted on Dec 15, 2025
Guest User
Our stay at Kistar Cave Hotel was nothing short of magical. Nestled in Uchisar, the surroundings are quiet and serene. The hotel offers amazing views of the surrounding caves and landscapes. We intentionally chose a location away from the bustle and Kistar proved to be the perfect retreat - peaceful and secluded, yet still conveniently close to Göreme for exploring.
What truly sets Kistar apart is its exceptional hospitality. We were welcomed with genuine warmth that made us feel less like guests and more like family. Each morning began with an unforgettable breakfast lovingly prepared by the anneanneler (Nonnas). It was evident that every detail was crafted with care. From freshly churned yoghurt, an array of homemade jams, freshly baked breads, vibrant salads, and beautifully slow cooked vegetables. Every breakfast felt like a heartfelt feast, and we deeply appreciated the time and effort poured into each spread.
Despite the winter chill outside, the rooms were well heated and comfortable. Even when temperatures dipped to zero degrees, we could relax indoors in just a t-shirt.
An unexpected treat was to see the hot air balloons take off from our balcony.
There are quite a few restaurants near the hotel - from local Turkish food to Asian and Italian.
Kistar Cave Hotel is a family-owned gem, and staying here truly feels like being at home, away from home. The owners gave us lovely treats to bring home and we are so touched by their warmth and kindness.
For those seeking tranquility, authentic hospitality, and a memorable Cappadocian experience, Kistar is the place to go to.
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Price per night from:£69
Posted on Aug 22, 2026|Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed
Guest UserThe hotel is relatively quiet and has its own parking. The staff at the reception were very welcoming and proactively helped us with our luggage. The location is also convenient, within walking distance to the viewpoint. The hotel breakfast is quite rich, and the fried eggs were delicious 😋. A special mention goes to the fact that you can ask for more water if you run out; my friend stayed at the cave hotel next door and they only provided water for one day.
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Price per night from:£94
Posted on Feb 19, 2025
Guest User
This was one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at.
The rooms were spacious and clean, and the views from the rooms were amazing!
The breakfast was lavish and I looked forward to it every morning. The staff were very kind and always polite.
The mascot cat, Kuroneko, was also cute.
Uchisar is at a higher altitude than Goreme, so the views are generally beautiful and I personally recommend it. (It's not too far from the hot air balloon spot either.)
I'd love to stay here again if I come to Cappadocia!
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Price per night from:£71
Posted on Jun 19, 2026
Guest User
We had an absolutely wonderful 2-night stay at Noah’s Ark Cave Hotel. Staying in a genuine cave room was such a unique and memorable experience, and the room was comfortable, clean, and full of character.
The host was exceptional—friendly, caring, and always willing to help with anything we needed. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and well looked after. The team also assisted us with booking our hot air balloon flight and Red Tour, making our Cappadocia trip completely stress-free.
The breakfast was delicious, with a great variety of fresh local food, and the location was perfect for exploring Göreme and enjoying the beautiful views.
Thank you for making our stay so special. We highly recommend Noah’s Ark Cave Hotel to anyone visiting Cappadocia and would happily stay here again! 😊
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Price per night from:£72
Posted on Jul 27, 2026|Junior Suite
HajraAlaviWe booked 3 rooms for a group of 7 people.
The air conditioner in one room was not working. When contacted, the staff who was first sent to check, insisted the AC was working and then said it was not the hotel’s problem. This was surprising and disappointing from a pure service perspective given the high reviews this property has across several booking platform.
The lady in charge of the evening shift eventually agreed the AC was not working and gave us a basket of fruit as an apology but they were not able to fix the issue until the next day and provided some pedestal fans overnight.
They again provided more fruit and bottled water the next morning before we left for our day tour as another apology.
However the service (especially the initial reaction by the staff) and amenity scores are heavily impacted by this experience.
Another issue was a slight leak from the bathtub in our room which ended up making half the floor wet afterwards every time someone took a shower. This again has resulted in a lower cleanliness and amenity score.
The hotel were able to accommodate our request to have rooms on the ground level to avoid too much climbing up and down stairs (we had members of our party who had slight mobility issues) - which was a positive, however, these rooms overlooked the road which the hotel straddles and so fairly loud traffic can be be heard throughout the day and also very early in the morning (3:30am) from those leaving for their hot air balloon trips. The rooms don’t seem to have much sound proofing. Note: this is magnified by the fact that this road is at the top of a hill so motorists have to gun their engines to get to the top making the noise louder.
These few issues overshadowed what was otherwise a decent experience.
The breakfast buffet is great with a wide variety of options - service was great at the buffet.
The rooftop terrace where you can sit and relax and watch the hot air balloons fly overhead early in the morning is another highlight.
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Price per night from:£91
Posted on Jan 10, 2026
Guest User
The hotel has a wonderful view. We stayed in a cave room, and its design and atmosphere were very authentic. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They also helped us book a hot air balloon flight and a regional tour at a better price than the online rates.
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Price per night from:£81
Posted on Jun 3, 2026
waynexuConsidering it is a 3-star property, I was pleasantly surprised by the rooms. I requested for a cave room with a window, which was definitely the right choice—it made the space feel much fresher and ensured great ventilation, so it didn't feel damp or stuffy at all. The layout and style were truly unique and interesting. Also, the croissants at breakfast were absolutely delicious!
However, the facilities are quite dated. The biggest issue was the water supply: it was very difficult to adjust the temperature for both the taps and the shower. The hot water was inconsistent, and we often had to wait for a very long time before it finally heated up enough to use comfortably.
On the service side, the regular staff members were absolutely lovely—friendly, helpful, and always polite. Unfortunately, the experience was completely ruined by the manager. During our stay, we had an issue with our luggage and asked the hotel for assistance. Instead of helping or showing any willingness to resolve the problem, the manager was uncooperative and rude. He provided misleading information and told us to call the police but threatened us that if is not the hotel's fault, he will sue us instead, what's worse is that he threatened we would not be able to leave Cappadocia due to the investigation. This was extremely unprofessional, intimidating, and unacceptable behavior for someone in a management position.
In short, the room and location are okay for the price, but be prepared for inconsistent hot water and, more worryingly, very poor and threatening behavior from the male manager if you ever need help.
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Price per night from:£223
Posted on Dec 26, 2025
Guest User
We stayed here 3 nights. December.
Simple hotel with an open courtyard & we were in quad family room.
When booking, we requested for cave room as we see there are pics of room that does not look like cave. Upon arrival we were given non-cave room (because it's a slightly bigger room compared to cave) we like that it's at level 1. Right at courtyard. It is convenient & nice to just hangout there. We checked with reception and requested to stay in a cave room. The reception was very helpful & allowed us to change for the next two nights after showing us how the cave room looks.
My teenage girls love Lucky the dog (part of the reason why we picked this hotel) after reading reviews, and there are also 3-4 cats. They totally enjoyed the stay having these cute company.
Breakfast was good enough & location is good too. We took bus to uchisar, even to derinkuyu on our own. Not too tough. Bus station within walking distance.
Only hope to improve is the cave room toilet can be very stuffy. And the shower area can be curtained to prevent water from splashing around.
Overall we are happy with our stay. And all the staff are helpful & nice.
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Price per night from:£49
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
Guest UserThey were happy to accommodate both early check-in and late check-out.
The terrace seating was excellent!
However, the hot water stopped working on the second night, and although they tried to fix it for an hour, I had to put up with a lukewarm shower, which was disappointing. It was a shame, especially since the hotel had a bathtub.
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Price per night from:£60
Posted on Nov 26, 2023|Family Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Sancak)
Anastasia Zubenko
The overall experience is good. We were worried that it would be cold in the cave. However, the temperature was comfortable, and you can control it. Also, there was really good wi-fi.
However, we had a few issues there:
1. The kettle is broken and should be changed
2. The hair dryer is old and bad quality.
3. When we checked in the owner said that tea is free and available any time, I think it.was misunderstood as on the last day host asked us to pay 400tl for the tea and coffee.
4. We booked a room with a fireplace but host said that it doesn't work. Later, we did clarify why it doesn't work and the problem was that the owner didn't have wood for it and it wasn't possible to buy it on our own anywhere (we did visit 4 different places).
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Price per night from:£54