Melek Cave Hotel

Melek Cave Hotel is in the middle of historic Göreme, surrounded by fairy chimneys. Its website says that every room is carved from the rock and furnished individually, which makes it one of the plainest examples of a whole-property cave hotel in the town.

The rooms

The site lists a Deluxe Cave Room of 35 square metres with garden, mountain and courtyard views and a double bed, and a Cave Double Room of 25 square metres with a park view. Rooms have clean, modern bathrooms and a TV.

Food and facilities

Breakfast is served free each morning on the terrace. There is a shared lounge for relaxing and meeting other guests, and a garden where you can sit with a drink after a day out. Other listed services include free fast Wi-Fi, a laundry, a restaurant, bike and car rental, and 24-hour room service.

Getting around

A free transfer is available from the bus station (otogar) to the hotel. The hotel can arrange a balloon flight, and bicycles can be used to explore the area. The Göreme Open Air Museum is a short walk away. The owners are described as welcoming and happy to share local knowledge.

Practical notes

The listed address is Gafeli Mah., Ünlü Sok. No:28, 50180 Göreme. It suits travellers who want a simple, central cave room rather than a luxury resort.