Sacred House
Gothic maximalism meets Ottoman grandeur. Think Dante's Inferno filtered through a 19th-century Greek aristocrat's imagination — sculptures, rare books, antique chandeliers, and rooms named things like 'Allegory of Jealousy' and 'Bacchus Hideout'. It is moody and theatrical. Not for minimalists.
Browse all named rooms on the website before booking — each is totally different and choosing the wrong one matters
Why It Matters
Won Best Renovation and Design for Boutique Hotels at International Hotel Awards 2014. Member of Condé Nast Johansens, Serandipians (Traveller Made), and XO Private. Architecture and interior design by Turan Gülcüoğlu. Each of the 23 rooms is completely unique, including an underground hammam spa and a subterranean pool with dramatic red lighting.
A 250-year-old Greek mansion — once a Christian church — turned into one of Cappadocia's most dramatic boutique hotels. Sacred House has 23 rooms, each with a distinct name and theme, and an aesthetic that leans hard into maximalism: bare stone walls, antiques everywhere, flickering fireplaces, and an underground pool called Inferno lit in blood red. It sits in the town of Ürgüp rather than the caves, so you get the atmospheric stonework without sacrificing access to proper restaurants and nightlife.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Deluxe Room — Chevalier
One of two rooms in the entry-level Deluxe category. Named after knights, with antique furnishings, stone walls, and the characteristic dramatic Sacred House aesthetic at the most accessible price point.
Deluxe Room — Room of Antique Tiles
Deluxe-category room featuring antique tilework as its defining design element. Stone arched ceilings and handcrafted furnishings throughout.
Sacred Suites
The hotel's top tier — five suites at 75m² each: Opium, Allegory of Jealousy, Archangel, Byzantium Treasury, and Sanctuary. The Archangel suite features a one-piece white marble hot tub and sink. Opium has a statue above the bed and a vault-like bathroom door. All feature grand fireplaces, refined antique touches, and Acqua di Parma amenities. Accommodates up to three guests.
75 sqm
Signature Suites
Three suites — The Sultan, Shaman, and The King's Ego — spanning 55m² each. Themes range from Byzantine grandeur to mystical Shamanic aesthetics. Opulent fireplaces, elegant antique touches, and Acqua di Parma amenities throughout. Up to three guests.
55 sqmSuperior Deluxe Rooms
13 rooms in this mid-tier category, each with a completely different theme: Dreaming, Awakening, Fullmoon, Deep Forest, Old Chapel, Divine, Oracle, Bacchus Hideout, Anka's Lair, Fairies Nest, Harem, Dreamer, and Lilith. The Fairies Nest, for example, has a stone arched ceiling, fireplace, heated bathroom floor, domed vaulted ceiling, and oversized soaking tub. The Dreaming room has an angel above the fireplace and French Versailles-style furnishings. Each 35m² space comes with Acqua di Parma amenities and garden views.
35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel offers an immersive 3D virtual tour of the property on its website for prospective guests.
The hotel hosts private events including weddings, special occasions, and New Year's Eve gala dinners. The atmospheric spaces make it a popular venue.
Horseback riding through Cappadocia's valleys, arranged by hotel concierge. Guests return to find refreshments waiting for them.
The hotel concierge organizes hot air balloon rides over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and valleys at sunrise. Not operated by the hotel directly, but staff handles all logistics and booking.
Concierge arranges guided tours of Göreme, Rose Valley, underground cities at Derinkuyu, and rock-hewn churches. Private guides available.
Concierge books tickets to the Sema ceremony at the Sarihan Caravanserai — an ancient whirling dervish performance in a proper historic setting.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple fireplace lounge areas throughout the property for reading, drinking, and socializing.
A library stocked with rare and antique books — a genuine collection, not decorative props. An old Bible in the lobby is noted by guests as a memorable touchpoint.
A terrace overlooking the courtyard and a garden area offering a peaceful retreat from the atmospheric stone interiors.
The property is adults-only, welcoming guests aged 13 and above.
Dramatic underground pool with red lighting and stone columns. Doubles as the spa's focal feature. Suitable for both lap swimming and leisure.
Laundry service available (at surcharge). Guests note it is unusually fast.
Private airport transfer service available at extra charge.
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