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Sultan Cave Suites
35-room cave hotel with a famous terrace · Cappadocia
Sultan Cave Suites is a 35-room cave hotel on the hillside above Göreme, known for its terraces facing the balloons. Rooms range from classic doubles to the Pasha and Sultan suites, the latter with a copper bathtub. It is listed in the MICHELIN Guide. Expect about €280 per night for two in early June, breakfast included.
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from 279 € per night
Cheapest room, 2 adults, breakfast included, non-refundable, 2-night stay from 1 June 2027. Indicative price, taxes included, to be confirmed with your request.
Public price collected on: Hotels.com (offre affichée par Google Hôtels) — accessed 22 October 2026
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Sultan Cave Suites owes its fame to its terraces. Clinging to the terraced hillside above Göreme, the hotel offers one of the most photographed views in Cappadocia at sunrise, when the balloons rise over the valleys. It belongs to the Yavuz family, who also run the neighbouring Aza Cave Hotel and Seten restaurant. The MICHELIN Guide lists it.
Thirty-five rooms
The rooms, dug into the hillside or built of stone blocks, have arches and columns; their windows and balconies look out on the landscape. A Classic room is enough for a couple. Families should choose a Family Suite or a Fairy Chimney Suite; for a honeymoon, the Pasha suite or the Sultan suite, the largest, with its old-style copper bathtub.
The terraces, and what they mean
The hotel's terraces, shared courtyards and viewpoints are at the heart of a stay. Their reputation has a flip side: at sunrise they are crowded, with guests and with those from neighbouring Aza, who have access. For a quiet photograph, go up early, or book a room with a balcony.
Activities
The hotel offers a wide range of outings: quad bikes, jeep safaris, horse or camel rides, wine tasting, a whirling dervish ceremony, a Turkish night, a photo tour, a classic car and dresses to rent for photos on the terraces. Seten, run by the same family, serves refined Anatolian cuisine.
Location
The hotel is in Göreme, Aydınlı Mahallesi, Aydınlı Sokak No. 40, on the terraced hillside above the village. Central Göreme and its restaurants are within walking distance; Nevşehir Airport (NAV) is about 40 minutes away. For the region, see our Cappadocia page.
Prices
In October 2026, for two nights from 1 to 3 June 2027, Hotels.com offered the cheapest room at about €280 per night for two adults, breakfast included, non-refundable, all taxes included. Booking.com offered the Standard Double Room with breakfast at around €385 per night.
Sabaro's view
For whom: travellers who want Cappadocia's most famous view from their hotel; families, for the Family Suites; photography lovers.
Strengths: the terraces facing the balloons; the position above Göreme; the choice of activities.
Good to know: the terraces are packed at sunrise; the hotel is lively, the opposite of a quiet retreat. For the same family's hotel for guests aged 12 and over, with a pool, see Aza Cave Hotel.
Room types
| Room |
|---|
| Classic Rooms |
| Junior Suites and Suites |
Details |
| Fairy Chimney Suites and Family Suites |
| Pasha and Sultan suites |
Source: Sultan Cave Suites, chambres (site officiel) — accessed 22 October 2026
Restaurants
Seten
Facilities
- 35 cave and stone rooms on the hillside above Göreme
- Panoramic terraces over the valleys and the balloons
- Seten restaurant, Anatolian cuisine, run by the same family
- Arranged activities: quad bikes, jeep, horse riding, wine tasting, dervish ceremony, dresses to rent for photos
Location
In Göreme, Aydınlı Mahallesi, Aydınlı Sokak No. 40, on the terraced hillside above the village. Nevşehir Airport (NAV) about 40 minutes.
Map drawn by Sabaro from OpenStreetMap data, © OpenStreetMap
| From the hotel | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Göreme centre (bus station) | 8 min (0.6 km) | 0.6 km |
| Pigeon Valley | 5 min (0.4 km) | 0.7 km |
| Roman Castle (Göreme) | 7 min (0.5 km) | 0.6 km |
| Göreme Open-Air Museum | 32 min (2.4 km) | 2.3 km |
| Uçhisar Castle | 41 min (3.0 km) | 3.9 km |
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) | — | 40.5 km |
Shortest routes calculated by OSRM (routing.openstreetmap.de) on OpenStreetMap data, on 23 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the Sultan Cave Suites terrace so famous?
It overlooks Göreme in tiers, facing the valleys where the balloons rise at sunrise: one of the most photographed views in Cappadocia.
Are there rooms for families?
Yes, Family Suites.
Which is the finest room?
The Sultan suite, the largest, with a copper bathtub.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Seten, the same family's Anatolian restaurant, is next door.
Can I rent a dress for photos?
Yes, the hotel rents dresses for photos on the terraces.
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