Aza Cave Hotel
Luxury boutique cave hotel. Warm, family-run hospitality dialled up to a polished level — the owner Ali Yavuz still greets guests and leads the organic farm breakfast hike himself. Rich local materials throughout: tufa stone, carved wood, arched ceilings, traditional kilim textiles. Romantic but not fussy.
Book the organic Kings Valley breakfast hike early — it goes fast, especially in high season. It's complimentary for guests and one of the highlights of a Cappadocia stay.
Why It Matters
Listed on Tablet Hotels. The Yavuz family's most ambitious project yet, conceived as a complete luxury cave hotel package. The property sits directly beside Seten, the family's own fine-dining Anatolian restaurant, and Aza guests get free access to the Sultan Cave Suites rooftop — reputedly the best hot-air balloon vantage point in Göreme. One of the tallest fairy chimneys in the region stands right in the hotel garden.
The flagship property of the Yavuz family, who have been carving and running cave hotels in Göreme for over 30 years. Where the family's earlier Kelebek and Sultan projects grew from a humble guesthouse, Aza was designed from scratch as a luxury statement: volcanic tufa rooms with carved wooden headboards, working stone fireplaces, and kilim-covered floors, grouped around a swimming pool with hot-air balloon views at sunrise. Adults-only (12+), 30 rooms, west-facing with Pigeon Valley and Uchisar Castle on the horizon.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
King Suite
Eight rooms (337, 343, 344, 345, 350, 351, 352, 353) in various configurations — Stone & Arch, Cave, and Stone-only rooms, some with private balconies, others with terraces. Room 337 is the flagship with a stone-arch ceiling, Pigeon Valley view from the balcony, bathtub, and a king-size bed (180 × 200 cm). All have working fireplaces and arched wooden ceilings.
King
Presidential Suite
Three rooms in this category (354, 355, 356). Stone-construction rooms with a private terrace looking out over the garden and valley. Big enough to feel genuinely special — bathtub, queen-size bed, and the full Aza atmosphere with carved stone ceilings. Room 354 is ground-level. Room 356 is the top-tier option with the widest terrace.
Queen
Suite
Nine cave rooms (338–342, 346–349) that sit in the main historic cave structure. Room 338 is the reference: cave room with courtyard view, soaking tub, queen-size bed (160 × 200 cm), and fireplace. The arched cave-and-stone construction is the most authentic feel on the property. Twin Suite option (Room 346) available with two beds.
QueenTripange Junior Suite
Cave and stone rooms located in the extension building (Tripange annex). Rooms like 323 combine tufa stone and cave construction with a fireplace — a genuine cave feel but at a lower price point than the main-building suites. Queen-size bed (160 × 200 cm), shower, all standard amenities. No bathtub in most units.
QueenTripange Standard Room
The entry-level rooms at Aza, located in the extension building. Still genuine cave rooms — the name Tripange references the annex location. Queen-size bed (160 × 200 cm), private bathroom with shower, TV, WiFi. No fireplace or bathtub. The most affordable way into the Aza experience, with full access to all hotel amenities including the pool and garden.
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Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Off-road ATV excursion through the valleys around Göreme, bookable via the hotel.
Guided horseback riding through Cappadocia's valleys, arranged through the hotel.
Arranged through Kelebek Group's partner operators Discovery Balloons and Turquaz Balloons. Three tiers available: standard group flights, deluxe, and fully private. Guests have exclusive discount codes (AZA10) for both partner balloon companies. The hotel can handle all bookings.
4WD jeep tour across Cappadocia's valleys and remote landscapes.
Bicycles available to hire directly from the hotel for self-guided exploration.
Guided valley hiking — the area is one of Turkey's best hiking destinations.
The standout Aza experience. A tractor-driven wagon ride above the town of Göreme, through fairy chimneys and past valley views, arriving at a 400-year-old family organic farm in the Valley of the Kings. A handmade breakfast follows: fresh eggs from chickens and ducks on the farm, seasonal fruit, home-made jams and jellies, local honey. Ali Yavuz himself often leads the excursion, sharing the history of Göreme as a pre-tourism Anatolian village. Complimentary for hotel guests; book early.
Traditional Turkish cooking class held in the valley at the family's organic farm. Hands-on experience with local Anatolian recipes and produce.
The classic Cappadocia full-day guided tour circuits. Red Tour covers Göreme Open-Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, and the fairy chimneys. Green Tour visits underground cities, Ihlara Valley, and Derinkuyu. Booked through Kelebek Travel.
Tickets and arrangements for a traditional Sufi whirling dervish performance in Cappadocia.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property, including in rooms. Note: some guests mention connectivity can be inconsistent in certain rooms.
Aza guests have complimentary access to the sister Sultan Cave Suites Hotel's famous rooftop — consistently cited as the best hot-air balloon-watching vantage point in all of Göreme.
All guestrooms include premium bedding and a pillow menu.
All rooms come with a complimentary stocked minibar.
The hotel garden features one of the tallest fairy chimneys in the region. Lavender-lined breakfast area, outdoor seating, pool terrace — the garden is a central feature of the Aza experience.
Free on-site or adjacent parking lot. Useful for self-drive arrivals — ask staff to direct you to the correct lot as navigation can be tricky.
Pets accepted on request. Resident animals include cats Whisky and Tarçın.
The pool faces west with balloon and valley views at sunrise. Open approximately May–October. There is also a smaller children's/wading pool on property.
Full concierge including tour booking, activity coordination, restaurant reservations at Seten, and balloon flight arrangements through Kelebek Travel.
On-site laundry service available for guests.
Reception staffed around the clock — particularly useful for late-night arrivals from flights.
Regular shuttle service from both Kayseri (ASR) and Nevsehir (NAV) airports, plus private group shuttle option. Surcharge applies; book in advance with confirmation details.
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