Pros
- Rooms, many of them carved directly into hillside rock
- Town is 10-minute walk from hotel
- Lovely views from many beautiful terraces
- Restaurant gets high marks from guests
- Breakfast included in room price
- Property has its own wine cellar, and collection of antiquities
- Staff arranges tours, airport transfers, and free pickup from bus station
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
Bottom Line
Many of the 30 rooms here are carved directly into the surrounding rock, making for delightful features like curved walls and indentations that have been turned into functional sections. The hotel, set about a 10-minute walk up a cobblestone street from the center of town, is fantastically terraced into the hillside, with stone patios facing multiple directions. Of note is the on-site restaurant, which is described by many visitors as excellent. Besides this and the attractive grounds, there are pretty much no additional major amenities.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Spa
Scene
Terraced into the hillside; both homey and elegant
The property is set directly into the hillside, abutting some of the rock formations that make the area famous. The Sultan has a few levels and is constructed of several different forms of the pale regional rock; at nearly every turn there’s a terrace, many adorned with Persian rugs and places to sit along with spectacular sights of the surrounding countryside. The lobby has large windows, a huge Persian rug, an ornate glass chandelier hung from the carved wood ceiling, and a plethora of easy chairs to take in the views.
Location
About 10 minutes from the center of Goreme on foot
The hotel is a bit outside of the town of Goreme, about a 10-minute walk from the center and its shops, bars, and eateries, including Dibek Restoran and Manzara. Nearby cultural attractions include the Zelve and Goreme open-air museums, and the bus station is about 12 minutes away by foot. The property sits uphill, which may pose a problem for those dragging baggage, but pickup can be arranged with advance notice. The nearest airport, in Nevsehir, is about an hour’s drive northwest. The hotel can arrange transfers for a fee.
Rooms
Many spaces carved directly into rock, with distinctive accents
Many of the rooms here are carved directly into the stone of the surrounding hillside, meaning undulating walls and indentations with decorative carving are the norm. Doors and furnishings are made of substantial wood, and some rooms skylights cut directly into the rock. With arched doorways an additional highlight, most units have a significant amount of sconce lighting, though spaces can still be a bit on the dark side. All rooms have minibars (no alcohol), hairdryers, small flat-screen TVs, and walk-in stall showers in earth-tone bathrooms.
Features
Restaurant with Turkish cuisine and plethora of patios
The hotel houses Seten Anatolian Restaurant, which focuses on Traditional Turkish cuisine. While a few guests have commented that these dishes may be slightly modified to please the western European palate, the food generally gets high marks from visitors. Though amenities at the Sultan are otherwise limited, the grounds themselves are a huge asset. Terraces face multiple directions and are set with benches and rugs, making for a romantic, arresting visual experience of traditional architecture and nature. The property also has its own wine cellar as well as a collection of historical artifacts on display. A computer is available for guest use and free Wi-Fi is offered at the restaurant and terrace areas. Free parking is available as well.
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Scene
Terraced into the hillside; both homey and elegant
The property is set directly into the hillside, abutting some of the rock formations that make the area famous. The Sultan has a few levels and is constructed of several different forms of the pale regional rock; at nearly every turn there’s a terrace, many adorned with Persian rugs and places to sit along with spectacular sights of the surrounding countryside. The lobby has large windows, a huge Persian rug, an ornate glass chandelier hung from the carved wood ceiling, and a plethora of easy chairs to take in the views.
Location
About 10 minutes from the center of Goreme on foot
The hotel is a bit outside of the town of Goreme, about a 10-minute walk from the center and its shops, bars, and eateries, including Dibek Restoran and Manzara. Nearby cultural attractions include the Zelve and Goreme open-air museums, and the bus station is about 12 minutes away by foot. The property sits uphill, which may pose a problem for those dragging baggage, but pickup can be arranged with advance notice. The nearest airport, in Nevsehir, is about an hour’s drive northwest. The hotel can arrange transfers for a fee.
Rooms
Many spaces carved directly into rock, with distinctive accents
Many of the rooms here are carved directly into the stone of the surrounding hillside, meaning undulating walls and indentations with decorative carving are the norm. Doors and furnishings are made of substantial wood, and some rooms skylights cut directly into the rock. With arched doorways an additional highlight, most units have a significant amount of sconce lighting, though spaces can still be a bit on the dark side. All rooms have minibars (no alcohol), hairdryers, small flat-screen TVs, and walk-in stall showers in earth-tone bathrooms.
Features
Restaurant with Turkish cuisine and plethora of patios
The hotel houses Seten Anatolian Restaurant, which focuses on Traditional Turkish cuisine. While a few guests have commented that these dishes may be slightly modified to please the western European palate, the food generally gets high marks from visitors. Though amenities at the Sultan are otherwise limited, the grounds themselves are a huge asset. Terraces face multiple directions and are set with benches and rugs, making for a romantic, arresting visual experience of traditional architecture and nature. The property also has its own wine cellar as well as a collection of historical artifacts on display. A computer is available for guest use and free Wi-Fi is offered at the restaurant and terrace areas. Free parking is available as well.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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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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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Swim-Up Bar
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