Castle Cave Hotel sits in the Gaferli neighbourhood of Göreme and has earned a reputation for friendly service and good value, with a high guest score from more than a hundred and fifty reviewers. A free breakfast buffet is included, and there is a rooftop terrace and a garden for sitting out in the evening, plus an on-site restaurant. The hotel offers eight room types, including standard, elite, romantic, executive, deluxe and superior twin rooms, and a junior suite and a royal suite for those who want more space. It is a pet-friendly property, which is unusual in the region, and welcomes cats and dogs. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in rooms, air conditioning, laundry facilities, business services and a car rental desk on site, which is handy if you want to explore the region independently. There is no swimming pool, and parking is free nearby rather than on site, so check access if you arrive by car. The hotel is a sound choice for travellers who want a comfortable cave room, a hearty breakfast and a central base without paying a boutique premium.
Location
Gaferli is one of the older residential areas of Göreme, with narrow, sloping streets that lead to the centre of the village in a few minutes on foot. From the rooftop terrace you can look across the rooftops to the cliffs and, on a calm morning, to the balloons. The hotel is a short drive from the Göreme Open-Air Museum and from the sunset viewpoints, and day-tour operators will collect guests from the door or from a nearby meeting point if the streets are too narrow for a minibus.
Rooms
The range from standard to royal suite gives you a choice of price and space, and the romantic and executive rooms suit couples who want a bit more comfort. As in most cave hotels, rooms may involve steps and uneven floors, and the cave walls keep the temperature steady, which is welcome in both summer and winter. Check-in starts at two in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates, so read the terms.
Good to know
Because the hotel welcomes pets, it is one of the few options for travellers who want to bring a cat or dog, though you should confirm any restrictions with the property in advance. The car rental desk makes it easy to explore the Rose Valley, Zelve and the southern underground cities at your own pace.
Breakfast hours and the restaurant menu are best checked when you book, and a rooftop sunset drink is an easy end to the day. For first-time visitors who want value and a friendly base, it is a dependable pick.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Pet-friendly
- ✓Car rental on site
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms
- ✓Laundry facilities
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Castle Cave Hotel?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is included.
Does the hotel allow pets?+
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed, though you should confirm any restrictions with the property.
Is there a swimming pool?+
No pool is listed. There is a rooftop terrace and a garden.
