Göreme: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 40 - 75 Sarihan Cave
 This cave hotel in Goreme offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and a large terrace where guests can enjoy meals and drinks. Rooms include a relaxing balcon… MoreEUR 10 - 90 Rock Valley Pension
 Located in a peaceful valley near Goreme National Park, Rock Valley offers affordable accommodation within walking distance of cafes, restaurants and … MoreEUR 25 - 50 Sato Cave Hotel Cappadocia
 Situated in a historic stone building along a winding street in Göreme, this hotel features 2 sun terraces with panoramic village views. It offers gu… MoreEUR 20 - 69 Shoestring Cave House
 Located in Göreme and carved into volcanic rock, Shoestring Cave Hotel provides satellite TV, a travel library and free Wi-Fi. It is a short walk aw… MoreEUR 40 - 130 Spelunca Cave Hotel
 This charming boutique hotel lies in the heart of Göreme, Cappadocia. It offers fine services, cosy accommodation, and fine views over the remarkable… MoreEUR 45 - 80 Sos Cave Hotel
 Sos Hotel is a traditional Turkish cave hotel in the heart of Cappadocia. The hotel is located on the Pigeon Valley and has clear views of the Uçhis… MoreEUR 25 - 75 Peri Cave Hotel
 In the heart of Goreme, 2 historic cave houses have been fully restored to offer you an authentic experience in Cappodocia, complete with modern luxur… MoreEUR 55 - 65 Pasha Han Hotel
 Centrally located in the heart of Goreme, the Pasha Han is a small and characteristic hotel offering cave-style accommodation.
The hotel features jus… MoreEUR 10 - 55 Nirvana Cave Hotel
 Nirvana Cave Hotel, situated in Göreme, offers unique accommodation with free Wi-Fi in the caves of Cappadocia. It features an outdoor swimming pool … MoreEUR 40 - 100 Nature Park Cave Hotel
 The friendly and intimate Nature Park Cave Hotel offers cosy cave rooms and stone arch rooms. Only few minutes´ walking from Goreme, this is a g… MoreEUR 30 - 60 Ottoman House Hotel
 Decorated in traditional Antolian-style and located in Göreme, Ottoman House Hotel offers a mix of modern and traditional accommodation along with fr… MoreEUR 11 - 65 Panoramic Cave Pension
 Boasting panoramic views of Goreme, this hotel features 2 UNESCO-listed fairy chimneys. It has a restaurant serving homemade Turkish food, a bar with … MoreEUR 25 - 35 Paradise Caves
 Set within Goreme National Park, Paradise Caves offers traditional cave rooms overlooking Cappadocia’s valleys and mountains. It features free Wi-Fi… MoreEUR 60 - 105 Stone House Cave Hotel
 Situated in the heart of Goreme, this Ottoman building houses just 10 traditional rooms and features free wireless internet access and free private pa… MoreEUR 80 - 120 Sultan Cave Suites
Perched atop Aydinli Hill, this unique hotel offers cave rooms furnished with antiques from throughout Turkey. It features far-reaching views across … MoreEUR 70 - 130 Vezir Cave Suites
 With fantastic views over the Goreme village, the Vezir Cave Suites offers cosy and comfortable cave accommodation in an ideal Cappadocia setting.
Lo… MoreEUR 9 - 55 Valleypark Hotel
 Valleypark Hotel is a 2-minute drive from the Göreme National Park and 300 metres from the city centre. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a daily… MoreEUR 55 - 99 Village Cave House Hotel
 Village Cave House Hotel is located in Goreme Cappadocia, Turkey. It is a family-run traditional cave pension. All rooms include a private balcony wi… MoreEUR 30 - 65 Walnut House
 This family-run hotel is set in a traditional Turkish stone building and offers modern amenities and rustic decor within Goreme National Park. It feat… MoreEUR 28 - 47 Yasin´s Place Backpackers Cave Hotel
 Yasin´s Place is situated in the heart of Goreme, just 3 minutes´ walk from the bus station. It offers traditional cave rooms and panorami… MoreEUR 18 - 35 Ufuk Hotel Pension
 Ufuk Hotel Pension is situated just 3 minutes away from the centre of the Göreme village. Inspire yourself with the beautiful surroundings of the hil… MoreEUR 25 - 59 Travellers Cave Pension
 Travellers Cave Pension is located in the centre of Goreme, 5 minutes walking distance from the main bus station. The pension is set in the middle of … MoreEUR 40 - 80 Tekkaya Guesthouse
 Located between the odd shaped rocks of the Göreme Tahiri Milli Park, the Tekkaya Guest House offers traditional styled rooms with free modem interne… MoreEUR 28 - 78 Sunset Cave Hotel
 This cave hotel in Goreme, Nevsehir has a terrace with mountain views, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is a 5-minute walk from the bus station and cit… MoreEUR 70 - 130 The Village Cave Hotel
 This unusual hotel is housed within the ancient rock formations of Çavuşin, near Goreme, offering a unique and authentic experience.
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Göreme: Guide
Goreme (Göreme) is a town in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. The town is centered in the middle of a internationally popular region that is best known for its natural rock formations, often called "fairy chimneys".
Get in
Several bus companies have day-time and overnight busses that run directly from Goreme to Istanbul (or directly from Nevshevir, 20 minutes down the road).
Get around
The town of Goreme is fairly small, and walking is your best option. Walking also provides excellent views of the surrounding canyons, which are sights themselves. Available for rent are mountain bikes, scooters, motorcycles and all terrain quads. Dolmus service also runs approx. every hour to nearby cities like Avanon and Urgup.
See
Goreme has a wide selection of natural and cultural wonders. Simply walking through the village you will be amazed at the bizarre 'fairy chimney' rocks cut naturally by the wind and rain.
Several tour operators offer a one day package that includes a stop at a caravansari, one of the amazing underground cities, a walk through the ancient churches decorated with frescoes, and finally a stop at a carpet/pottery/oynx shop. These one day tours are excellent and worth the money, as they include admission. Avoid buying at the shops, however, as you pay 2-3 times higher through commissions.
Do
Balloon Rides - are one of the most popular activities in Goreme. Typically lifting off at sunrise, these rides last around 45 minutes and literally go wherever the wind may blow in the Cappadocia Valley. The balloon carriages hold around ten people with the pilot riding air currents much like a boat, floating down the valleys, often below the ridge line and quite close to the chimney rocks. It's a fantastic ride and if you've ever had the urge to splurge on a balloon ride (approx. 110 euros), this would be the place to do it. You will certainly be offered the ride (prices are around 110 euros) while you are in Goreme. Several hot air balloon companies offer dawn balloon rides, claiming they are better than anywhere else in the world. Ask around about safety records, as some operators are better than others.
Hiking - Following the paths along the valleys is an amazing (and free) option. Check with your hotel owner or the tourist office for a map of the area with suggested walks and trails. There are several nice loops on packed dirt, sand and rock, that maintain a constant elevation and pass through the scenic valleys.
Avanos, 10 km away, has been a pottery center for centuries. Many stores will sell pottery in Goreme, and you may end up at a pottery workshop at the end of a tour, but for the best prices, head into Avanos and wander around the back streets. Compare the prices and quality, and if you are worried about it surviving shipping/your backpack, ask them to stand on it to test the strength (vases, jugs, and larger objects should take their weight). While the quality in touristy shops is often high, you will be paying 2-3 times what you otherwise would.
Goreme and the surrounding areas also have several carpet shops, whose primary business is from tourists.
Goreme has a wide selection of typical Kebabs and Pide, as well as some unusual 'pottery' dishes that are prepared and served in a clay pot which you can 'break' open. Many of the restaurants and bars change hands on a regular basis, making specific recommendations difficult.
That said, Alaturca, with mains from 15-20 YTL, is considered to be one of the finer dining establishments in central Turkey, and is well worth a visit. Alaturca is between the bus stop and the mosque.
Silk Road Kebabs (near Pasha Bar) has excellent and filling chicken kebab (get the 1/2 loaf) for 2.5 YTL.
Firin Express (just off the main street by the junction) has wonderful Pide and Lahmacun for a few Lira.
Simply walking by carpet shops will open invitations for tea. If your thirsty, take advantage of this free drink and learn something about carpets at the same time.
For the bar scene, several bars and clubs are open (primarily in the high season), and there is a disco in nearby Avanos frequented by locals and tourists alike.
Goreme has an incredible selection of hostels, hotels, and guest houses (some 60 odd), and also offers some of the cheapest backpacker accommodation in Turkey. The friendly (and tout-free) accommodation office can help you find something. Dorm beds are around 6-8 YTL, Single Rooms 10-20 YTL, and doubles 15-25 YTL. Upmarket and boutique hotels also exist in Goreme.
Many of Goreme's hostels and hotels offer the unusual option of sleeping in a cave. Much of the rock in the area is fairly soft, and for centuries rooms (and houses) have been created by cutting directly into the soft rock. Comforts in these 'cave rooms' range from truly cave like to beautiful and tasteful with modern bathrooms; almost all have windows and are fairly well lit.
Shoestring Cave Hostel - a good budget option with authentic cave rooms and dorm rooms starting at 10YTL. Heat and hot water are solar powered often leaving a scarcity of heat in the cooler spring and fall seasons. Tasty breakfasts are available from the on-site kitchen for a nominal charge.
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