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Reviews of Elkep Evi Cave Hotel

Esbelli Mah. No: 26, 50400 Urgup, Turkey

#25 of 94 hotels in Urgup

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Review score

Based on 26 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    Quiet and peace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the heaters in the room was not operational. Though they tried to get it fixed, it could not be sorted during our short stay.

    This place is a very cosy place of stay. Mr Haydar was a super host. Very friendly and more than helpful. Would recommend this place very much. Breakfast was very homely. On our last day of stay, we had to travel early before the normal breakfast timing. Mr Haydar made sure we had a packed breakfast that we could take away on our journey.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    10
    We enjoyed our stay good view and nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was good and clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    A special quiet gem to call home in Cappadocia
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An exceptionally cozy place, not only due to its quite setting, attention to details in the authentic decor, healthy breakfasts that are served from the stove, relaxing beautiful morning and evening views, comfy beds perfect for tired Cappadocia climbers, but also and foremost, due to its wonderful staff! Haydar has a special gift of managing the hotel like a stress-free home. Never a question or issue that isn’t addressed before you even asked, or within seconds. It’s a bit of a walk to town center, which is also reachable by a 3 minute inexpensive cab ride. Yet there is so much to see in Cappadocia and places to dine en-route, that we found it absolutely unnecessary to be bound to a lively location. On the contrary, after a full day of mind boggling sightseeing (also planned and organized for us by Haydar), it was a perfect place to call home and hibernate. Hope to return with all our five children! A special thank you to Haydar for a wonderful stay!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    10
    Lovely hotel with lovely people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights

    nothing.

    We had an excellent stay here. Really wonderful people owning and working here! haydar was very welcoming and helped us with lots of tips on food and walks - as well as helping to organise transport when we needed it. They were super sweet to our daughter. The room itself was very comfortable and had two beds carved into the wall. We loved it here.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Unique accommodation & lovely host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Gracious host and staff, delicious breakfast. Cute, homely atmosphere. Legit cave accommodation. My kids loved their own "rabbit holes" to sleep in. Unique experience. Quiet neighbourhood.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    My son and I had a wonderful Cappadocian adventure and great CAVE-night sleep at Elkep Evi!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Urgup is difficult to understand with google maps. I suggest adding a street view image of the hotel to make it easier to identify as you arrive. This is really true for all of the hotels in the area.

    Honestly, the entire experience exceeded my expectations! Haydar, our host, responded immediately to questions that I sent him. In fact, he even went out and bought gluten free bread for our breakfast when I told him that my son and I have celiac disease. He was waiting for us when we arrived and greeted us warmly! I looked at many hotels in the area. I thought the pictures of our room (Suite with Terrace) looked good, but they did not do the room justice! It was a beautiful room with a heated bathroom...and all of this comfort was packed into a cave...just like the ones that made Cappadocia famous.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    8.0
    Wonderful place. Bring a high clearance vehicle, or ask if the road has been fixed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were thankful to have a four-wheel-drive in reaching the property. The road getting there is all chopped up from ongoing construction.

    Very nice staff. Adorable room with comfortable beds. Wonderful breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    10
    Good value for money place to stay. Authentic native Cappadocian kind of ambience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Approach road is paved with slightly irregular stones. Pathways are kind of steep.

    It is not a hotel but a sort of a bnb hence it is unfair to expect a lavish spread. None the less, the cook there is excellent and made delicious eggs and pizza. The owner of the place Mr.Haider was very polite,friendly and helpful.He was on site 24hrs and took special care of us and provided us with whatever extras we needed. He also arranged for a personal guide Mr.Mustafa who took us around for a tour of important places in Cappadocia.You actually feel like you are staying in a cave but with modern day amenities and that is what makes your stay special.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    10
    A wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only very minor details, strongly depending on what you are looking for. Not ideal for people with limited mobility or if you want to explore Ürgüp with kids without a car.

    True hospitality! Nicely arranged cave room with a very comfortable double bed plus separate twin beds in their own little caves. Beautiful shared yard with a great view. Tasty breakfast with freshly prepared dishes and the most welcoming and supportive hosts. We would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    10
    Excellent place to stay in Cappidocia!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed for 3 days hence I did not like that everyday we were having the same things for breakfast. A little variety would be wonderful.

    The hospitality of the staff was amazing. They actually made you feel like you are in your own home. Special thanks to Mr. Haidar for going out of the way to help and guide us.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel home stay like in cappadocia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con so it can be a bit warm at night.

    Quiet location and setting. Feel like a home stay rather than a hotel. Staffs are very nice.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    10
    Good place and kindly owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Al was good 👍

    Mr.Hayder was a good man he served us like friends and he is friendly with people and he always smiles and provide a good offers for trips and shows.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Superb breakfast ! Mr. Haider was very helpful helping us to book the baloons and the tours.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All meet our expectations.

    The real cave hotel experience, the hospitality of the host and his advice, breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    enjoyed tremendously, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was very good. Owner Haider went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. provided anything we requested. would recommend this hotel for the tranquility

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    100% awesome! You feel like a special guest in this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel is awesome! All the small details are perfectly thought out to make your stay great. The hotel is small and cozy so you’ll be treated as the dearest guest while in other big hotels you’re just one of the 100 other guests and no one cares about you. The hotel owner was asking us how is our day, how is our stay, did we like everything, did we like ballon ride (which this hotel helped us to book). He even called us every morning when he was worried that we’ll be late for breakfast. And he speaks good English! Breakfast is amazing! They cook eggs the way you want them - scrambled, as omelette, boiled, they offer a big variety of food and even berries. They serve a table and even bring to your table fresh coffee and tea made specially for you! They have even offered us specials - gozleme and some Turkish pastries The staff is really kind and attentive, they make you feel at home Cave is unexpectedly cozy and warm, the bathroom is good and clean. The room has even got minibar and hair dryer. Be ready that Wi-Fi and 4G not always works in the cave! (for obvious reasons haha). But it’s the same for all the cave hotels. At least outside is the good WiFi and a lot of places to sit and work - you can chill near your room on the sofa, you can sit in the chase lounge, at the table, or upstairs on the swing. Also you can have a breakfast inside or outside. And the view! The view is just gorgeous! You can see the balloons on the sunrise and you see beautiful scenery with valleys and mountains. Also the great and not busy restaurant is just in the other side of the road And this city (Urgup) is much better than too crowded Goreme, we’re glad that we chose to stay here

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    perfect quiet place to be living in a cave with all the comforts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is an authentic cave hotel. very aesthetically decorated. The owner who runs and lives at the property, is a kind soul very knowledgeable and always willing to help. Perfect and comfortable place to be one with nature.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    A special place with amazing views and a wonderful host. Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was just perfect.

    We were greeted by Hadar the owner upon arrival and he is a wonderful host. He let us pick our room since it was late in the season and we chose the third floor suite with a large terrace. The rooms are just like they are in the pictures and our bed was so comfortable. We had arranged for a balloon ride and Hadar checked in with them for us. He had breakfast ready when we got back(that was always more than we could eat and delicious) and set up a car rental which was delivered to the hotel. He had worked as a tour guide in Cappadocia for many years and told us a lot of places to go see on our own. His recommendations were spot on! You can walk to many good restaurants from the hotel. Hadar made our trip so special and felt right at home.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave.

    Absolutely fabulous host! He and his staff made us feel like family instead of clients. Could not recommend this place MORE! Excellent in all ways!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    10
    Perfect getaway in Urgup
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed could have been softer, but I guess some prefer it on the harder side.

    One of the best places, and certainly the most cozy little hotel we have stayed so far. This is an actual cave hotel, where rooms are carved into mountain massif. Within it's rooms there are all the necessary utilities to make your stay very comfortable. and it is attention to details what amazed me the most, inside as well as outside the room, garden, flowers, vintage pottery, ambient music in the background. Breakfast is incredible with the views over the valley ( yes you can see the balloons as well). Due to nature of cave hotels they are situated outside of city hassle and restaurants, it is approximately 1 km from city center and there is a steep uphill on the way, this is a bonus for some, because it is quiet and the views are totally worth it. BUT the real treasure are the host of this place Haydar, he was very attentive, give a bunch of goodies to the kids, give us a ride at night then we needed drug store, what an amazing person, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, you make this place stand out among others.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

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