Kagni Yolu sokak No:9, Goreme, Turkey | (888) 708-2081
Centrally located in Goreme near attractions
Traditional house cut into a hillside fairy chimney
Rooftop terrace overlooking the town
Free Turkish breakfast
Free airport arrival shuttle (three-night minimum stay)
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Lower rooms can be damp
Not all rooms are in caves (pro for some)
No air-conditioning
One of the oldest cave hotels in the area, Kismet Cave House has built a loyal following of repeat guests who
return for the hospitality as well as the unique, affordable lodging. It's an
intimate hotel with just eight rooms operating like a bed and breakfast --
slim on facilities but big on personality with simple but delicious food and
distinctive furnished rooms that show off the owner's collection of Turkish
rugs. The similar Dervish Cave House across town has newer, less ornate
rooms at slightly cheaper rates.
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Scene
Colorful cave house filled with collection of kilims
One of the fairy chimneys for which the
region is famous rises from one side of the hotel, and rooms are carved into its chalky depths. The property is accessed through wooden double doors set in a hand-carved stone entry, which lead into a small courtyard with a bohemian arrangement of potted plants. The hand-selected artwork and rich rugs here are indicative of what is to come inside; this property stands out for its personalized touches. Inside
the cluttered little lobby, the owner's personal collection of Turkish and
Afghan kilims adorn the walls, chests, and wood floors.
Location
Off the main road in central Goreme
The hotel is on the north end of town
near the central square, within walking distance of many restaurants and
souvenir shops selling finely woven kilim rugs and tapestries. The
stunning rock-carved Goreme Open Air Museum is right down the street and
popular ballooning excursion points are also within walking distance. The
medieval 11th-century El Nazar Church is just five minutes southeast by car. The underground cities of Kaymakli, Ozkonak, and Derinkuyu are within a 50-minute drive. Two
airports serve the area: Nevsehir Kapadokya is about an hour’s drive northwest
while Kayseri is a bit more than 90 minutes east by car.
Rooms
Unique cave rooms decorated with handmade rugs
Kismet Cave House's eight rooms are individually decorated with local
furnishings and Turkish antiques. The room numbers emblazoned on the dark
wooden doors of each guest space are composed of tiny, hand-painted
flowers -- a colorful decorative theme that can be seen throughout the hotel,
on headboards and walls. (The rooms are all named after different flowers.) All units have carved wooden furniture, including small desks, and richly colored rugs
and tapestries. Not all rooms are caves; those within the more traditional section of the house have wood floors and
ceilings as well as a stone block construction. Bathrooms are each unique, some with walk-in showers and others with
jetted shower/tub combos set into stone floors. Mini-fridges and electric tea
pots are provided or available on request, but there are no coffeemakers.
Features
Free Turkish breakfast buffet, rooftop terrace, and outdoor courtyard
Breakfast
is the only meal served daily and is included in the rate, but homemade dinners
can also be arranged with the staff ahead of time. The Turkish
breakfast spread includes eggs, fresh bread, homemade cheese, local honey,
yogurt, fruits, and vegetables, all served buffet style in a charming open-air
room or the adjacent rooftop terrace with views of fairy chimneys. Downstairs,
guests can relax in the little outdoor courtyard or puff on a hookah in a
corner seating area. The hotel operates an area shuttle for a fee and also
picks guests up at the airport for free with a minimum three-night stay.
