Anatolian Houses Cave Hotel & SPA is one of Göreme's most distinctive full-service cave properties. The hotel site lists 33 cave rooms across six categories, with rooms carved into restored fairy chimneys and old rock houses. Unlike small cave hotels that focus mainly on accommodation and rooftop views, Anatolian Houses also has a substantial spa with an indoor pool, marble hammam and sauna, plus an outdoor pool area and a terrace restaurant.
Anatolian Houses at a glance
| Location | Central Göreme |
| Total rooms | 33 |
| Room categories | 6 |
| Indoor pool | Yes |
| Outdoor pool | Yes |
| Hammam + sauna | Yes |
| Restaurant | Alâ Cappadocia |
| Breakfast | Included direct |
Good for
- Couples wanting jacuzzi cave suites
- Winter stays using an indoor pool
- Families needing larger cave accommodation
- Travellers who want a full spa
- Guests wanting central Göreme walkability
Sep 2026
Where is Anatolian Houses?
The hotel is at Gaferli Mahallesi, Cevizler Sokak No:5 in Göreme. The hotel says the main village street is around three minutes away on foot.
The hotel also places Göreme Open Air Museum around ten minutes away on foot and Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport around 40 minutes away by transfer.
33 cave rooms across 6 categories
The room inventory lists 33 rooms in six categories: 8 Standard, 2 Standard Twin, 12 Deluxe, 3 King, 2 Family and 6 Presidential rooms.
Every room is carved into or built around the rock, and the hotel says no two rooms follow the same original plan.
Standard Cave Rooms
Standard Cave rooms currently range from about 35 to 60 m². The official site describes them as restored chambers carved directly inside fairy chimneys, with shared terrace or garden views depending on the exact room.
This is already more space than many entry-level cave rooms elsewhere in Göreme.
Standard Twin Rooms
The two Standard Twin rooms are currently around 35–45 m² and are useful for friends or travellers who do not want to share a double bed.
Deluxe Cave Suites
The 12 Deluxe Cave rooms are currently around 40–60 m² and add the features many travellers associate with a romantic Cappadocia cave stay: a fireplace and jacuzzi.
Some have private terraces while others use shared terrace spaces, so check the exact room rather than assuming outdoor privacy.
King Cave Suites
The three King rooms are currently around 60–70 m² and use two-storey layouts carved through the rock.
Room descriptions include a fireplace and jacuzzi, with views toward the chimneys and garden.
Family Cave Suites
The two Family Cave Suites are listed at around 65 m² and sleep up to four guests. They use two-storey layouts with a fireplace and jacuzzi.
This makes Anatolian Houses unusually useful for families who want a genuine cave property rather than a standard family hotel.
Presidential Cave Suites
The six Presidential rooms range from roughly 70 to 85 m². Current official descriptions list two-storey layouts, fireplace, jacuzzi and, in several cases, a private terrace overlooking Göreme and the fairy chimneys.
The 85 m² Room 2204 currently sits at the top end of the published room sizes.
Spa: indoor pool, hammam and sauna
The current official spa page lists four core facilities: marble hammam, sauna, warm indoor pool and cave treatment rooms.
The wellness spaces sit below the courtyard in rock chambers, giving the spa a very different atmosphere from a modern hotel basement pool.
Massage and hammam treatments
The current treatment menu includes Shiatsu, relaxing oil massage, aromatherapy, sports massage, anti-stress massage, reflexology, back massage, face treatments, peeling and foam massage.
Treatments are booked separately and are best reserved in advance.
Outdoor pool
Booking.com describes a distinctive moat-style outdoor pool as well as the indoor pool.
This is especially useful for summer stays when guests want outdoor water space without leaving central Göreme.
The garden wine taps
Booking.com currently highlights another unusual feature: the garden has separate taps serving red and white wine.
Policies around complimentary service can change, so verify the current arrangement at check-in rather than treating this as a permanent entitlement.
Alâ Cappadocia Restaurant
The current official restaurant is Alâ Cappadocia, a terrace and rock-room restaurant serving Anatolian comfort food, mezes, stone-oven bread, local wines and other drinks.
The hotel page lists seating for roughly 42 people on the terrace and 30 inside the rock dining room.
Breakfast
The official hotel currently promotes breakfast as included for direct bookings and says breakfast service runs until noon.
This later breakfast window can be useful after an early balloon flight or sunrise photography session.
Balloon views
The official hotel site specifically promotes morning views of balloons over Göreme from its terraces and courtyards.
As always, balloon flights depend on weather and official flight authorisation, and exact routes change with the wind.
More than 500 historic objects
Booking.com describes the property as an art-concept hotel displaying more than 500 historical artifacts including pottery, tiles and other objects.
This adds another layer to the experience beyond the rooms and spa.
Airport transfers and activities
The official site currently offers airport transfers on request from Nevşehir and Kayseri airports.
The hotel also promotes balloon flights, Red and Green tours, horseback riding and other Cappadocia experiences.
What do guests say?
Booking.com shows Anatolian Houses Cave Hotel & SPA at around 9.1/10 from approximately 1,200 reviews. Location is 9.7, staff 9.4, cleanliness and comfort 9.1, facilities 9.0, and value for money 8.7.
The value score is noticeably lower than location and staff, so travellers paying for premium suites should compare the live price carefully.
Reasons to consider Anatolian Houses
- 33 genuine cave rooms
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Full rock spa and hammam
- Jacuzzi and fireplace suites
- Excellent 9.7 location score
- Central Göreme setting
Check before booking
- Value score is currently 8.7
- Private terrace is not in every room
- Room shapes vary significantly
- Premium suites can be expensive
- Confirm treatment costs separately
- Balloon views are weather dependent
Who is Anatolian Houses best for?
It is a strong match for travellers who want the cave-hotel experience but do not want to give up major facilities such as indoor and outdoor pools, a real hammam and sauna.
Couples have strong jacuzzi-suite choices, while the two Family Cave Suites make the property relevant for groups of four as well.
Who may prefer another hotel?
If the highest current guest score is more important than extensive facilities, compare Arif, Charming Cave and several other Göreme properties.
If you want a tiny ten-room boutique hotel rather than a 33-room spa property, Koza is a more intimate comparison.
Anatolian Houses vs CARUS vs Artemis
Anatolian Houses has the strongest traditional fairy-chimney cave identity and both indoor and outdoor pools. CARUS is more contemporary with 50 cave and stone rooms. Artemis is adults only and smaller, with an underground spa but no large pool focus.
Compare the Best Spa Hotels in Göreme →Is Anatolian Houses worth considering?
If you want a genuine cave suite, jacuzzi, full spa and pools while staying in central Göreme, Anatolian Houses is one of the most complete properties to compare.
The most important decision is the room category. A Standard Cave Room and an 85 m² Presidential Cave Suite with private terrace, fireplace and jacuzzi provide dramatically different experiences.
See today's rooms and availability
Compare Standard, Deluxe, King, Family and Presidential cave rooms carefully before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms does Anatolian Houses have?
The hotel lists 33 rooms across six categories.
Does Anatolian Houses have an indoor pool?
Yes. The official spa currently includes a warm indoor pool carved into the rock environment.
Does it have an outdoor pool?
Yes. Booking.com lists a moat-style outdoor swimming pool.
Do the rooms have jacuzzis?
Deluxe, King, Family and Presidential cave categories currently list jacuzzi features. Standard rooms do not universally include them.
Does Anatolian Houses have a hammam?
Yes. The spa includes a marble Turkish hammam, sauna and treatment rooms.
Is it close to central Göreme?
Yes. The official hotel site says the main village area is about three minutes away on foot.
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