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Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge
Cave-suite lodge, Small Luxury Hotels, 11 suites · Cappadocia
Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge is an 11-suite lodge in Uçhisar, Cappadocia, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World with one MICHELIN Key. Its suites of 47 to 60 m², carved into the rock or built of stone, look out on Pigeon Valley or the gardens. Expect about €495 per night for two in early June, breakfast not included.
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from 495 € per night
Cheapest room, 2 adults, breakfast not included, non-refundable, 2-night stay from 1 June 2027. Indicative price, taxes included, to be confirmed with your request.
Public price collected on: site officiel (offre affichée par Google Hôtels) — accessed 22 October 2026
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Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge is the smallest of Uçhisar's acclaimed hotels: just eleven suites, halfway between a Cappadocian cave and a contemporary house. The MICHELIN Guide, which gave it a Key, notes that it leans more towards modern design than most of the region's cave hotels. The lodge is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and highlights its commitment to sustainability.
Suites named after Anatolian goddesses
Each suite bears the name of a Hittite or Mesopotamian deity. They differ in rock, view and volume. Nanshe, a cave and rock suite, is made for a couple; Inara, with its picture window on Pigeon Valley, and Arinnitti, a duplex with a separate living room, sleep three.
All have Egyptian cotton sheets, an espresso machine, a marble bathroom and L'Occitane products. On arrival, champagne, water and a bottle of local wine await in the suite.
The Plum
The Plum restaurant serves fine dining facing the landscape. Tastings of Cappadocian wines are among the experiences the lodge highlights. It also arranges an outing to the Salt Lake, Tuz Gölü, along the old Silk Road via a caravanserai.
A lodge for peace and quiet
With eleven suites, Ariana has none of the bustle of a large hotel. Guests come for the private terrace, the view, and to walk out into the Uçhisar valleys. Nevşehir Airport (NAV) is about 40 km away, Göreme a few minutes' drive. For the region, see our Cappadocia page.
Prices
In October 2026, for two nights from 1 to 3 June 2027, the hotel's own website offered its least expensive suite at about €495 per night for two adults, breakfast not included and non-refundable, all taxes included. Refundable rates with breakfast are higher.
Sabaro's view
For whom: couples who want a very intimate place, honeymooners, lovers of contemporary design in a cave setting.
Strengths: only eleven suites; one MICHELIN Key, confirmed by the lodge; private terraces; a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 (240 reviews).
Good to know: breakfast is not included in the cheapest rate, and the hotel publishes details of only three suites. For a large hotel with a heated pool and spa, see Argos in Cappadocia.
Room types
| Room | Size | View | Bed | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanshe | 50 m² | king-size bed | 2 guests | |
DetailsWho it suits: Couples looking for quiet. Bathroom: marble bathroom, L'Occitane products Outdoor space: private deck Highlights: cave and rock suite, gas fireplace, walk-in closet, desk | ||||
| Inara | 47 m² | Pigeon Valley (Güvercinlik) | queen-size bed and sofa bed | 3 guests |
DetailsWho it suits: Couples wanting the valley view. Bathroom: bathtub, marble bathroom Highlights: original stone walls, picture window, mosaic | ||||
| Arinnitti | 60 m² | gardens | queen-size bed and sofa bed | 3 guests |
DetailsWho it suits: Families with one child, or couples who like to entertain. Bathroom: bathtub, marble bathroom Outdoor space: private terrace over the gardens Highlights: duplex with separate living room, gas fireplace | ||||
Source: Ariana Lodge, suites (site officiel) — accessed 22 October 2026
Restaurants
The Plum
Facilities
- 11 cave, stone or duplex suites
- The Plum fine-dining restaurant
- Welcome champagne, local wine and water in the suite
- Organised outings: wine tasting, Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) along the Silk Road
- Air conditioning, free wifi, espresso machine, turndown service
Location
In Uçhisar, Tekelli Mahallesi, above Pigeon Valley. Nevşehir Airport (NAV) about 40 km away; Göreme a few minutes' drive.
Map drawn by Sabaro from OpenStreetMap data, © OpenStreetMap
| From the hotel | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Uçhisar Castle | 12 min (0.9 km) | 0.8 km |
| Pigeon Valley (viewpoint) | 17 min (1.3 km) | 6.5 km |
| Göreme (village) | 41 min (3.1 km) | 3.4 km |
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) | — | 36.0 km |
Shortest routes calculated by OSRM (routing.openstreetmap.de) on OpenStreetMap data, on 23 October 2026.
Guest reviews
4,8/5 — 240 reviews
Rating published by a travel website. Verified reviews from Sabaro travellers will appear here after their first trips.
Source: Google — accessed 22 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many suites does Ariana have?
Eleven suites, in the rock or in stone, from 47 to 60 m² for those whose size the hotel publishes.
Does Ariana have a MICHELIN Key?
Yes, one Key, which the lodge displays on its own website.
Do the suites have a terrace?
Nanshe and Arinnitti have a private terrace; Inara has a large window on Pigeon Valley.
Can three people stay?
Yes, Inara and Arinnitti sleep three, with a sofa bed.
Where is the lodge?
In Uçhisar, in the Tekelli quarter above Pigeon Valley, about 40 km from Nevşehir Airport.
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