Aren Cave Hotel & Art Gallery is a very small family-run boutique hotel in the centre of Göreme. The building was used as the family home until 2015, then restored with local stone and opened to guests. Its room index now lists 10 numbered rooms, while an older hotel overview still says eight rooms. The live room index is the more useful guide for current planning.
Aren Cave at a glance
| Location | Central Göreme |
| room index | 10 rooms |
| Hotel style | Family-run boutique |
| Cave rooms | Yes |
| Fireplace rooms | Selected rooms |
| Bath / tub rooms | Selected rooms |
| Family room | Up to 5 guests |
| Free parking | Yes |
Good for
- Couples wanting a small hotel
- Families wanting personal service
- Travellers prioritising central Göreme
- Guests who prefer local ownership
- Visitors wanting strong value scores
Sep 2026
Where is Aren Cave Hotel?
The current official contact page lists the hotel at İsali Gaferli Avcılar Mahallesi, İçeridere Sokak No:13 in Göreme.
Booking.com gives the location an outstanding 9.9/10 and says Göreme sunset point, the bus terminal, shops, cafes, banks and restaurants are within walking distance.
How many rooms does Aren Cave Hotel have?
The hotel's room index lists 10 numbered rooms, 101 through 110.
An older official overview page still says the hotel has eight rooms. Because the current room index now displays ten live room numbers, we use ten as the practical current inventory while flagging the older text as outdated.
Current Booking.com room categories
Booking.com sells several room types including Cave Suite, Standard Twin Room, Standard Double Room, Deluxe Cave Double Room with Bath, Deluxe Room, Comfort Double Room with Bath and Family Room with Mountain View.
This is more useful for booking than relying only on numbered room pages because it shows the categories currently distributed to travellers.
Cave Suite
The current Booking.com Cave Suite is configured with one single bed and one large double bed and can accommodate up to four guests.
This makes Aren more flexible for small families or groups than many ten-room romantic cave hotels.
Family Room with Mountain View
Booking.com lists a Family Room with Mountain View with two single beds and one extra-large double bed, sleeping up to five guests.
That is a particularly useful option for families who want to stay in a small boutique property instead of booking multiple rooms.
Deluxe Cave Double Room with Bath
Booking.com sells a dedicated Deluxe Cave Double Room with Bath for couples who specifically want a cave-room experience plus a soaking feature.
As always, check the current photos and exact bathroom layout because cave spaces are individually shaped.
Rooms 102 and 108: fireplace + tub
The current official pages for Rooms 102 and 108 both list air conditioning, fireplace, tub, shower, internet, safe and seating.
These are useful rooms to target for colder-season stays when a fireplace matters.
Room 104: tub without fireplace
Room 104 currently lists a tub and shower but does not list a fireplace.
This is a good example of why you should not assume all bath rooms have the same features.
Room 110: fireplace and two showers
The current official Room 110 page lists a fireplace, Wi-Fi, minibar, seating and two showers.
This unusual bathroom setup may be useful for larger occupancy or guests who prefer extra bathroom convenience.
Family history and local ownership
The official hotel story says Aren was the family's home until 2015. It then began welcoming guests as a family-run boutique hotel.
This is one of the clearest examples in our Göreme collection of a home-to-hotel conversion rather than a large hospitality development.
Terrace breakfast
The hotel's official overview says breakfast is served on the terrace with views of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and homemade local foods.
recent guest feedback also consistently highlights breakfast and family hospitality.
Art-gallery identity
The hotel's name includes “Art Gallery,” and the property uses Turkish handmade carpets and ceramics as part of its interior character.
The design is therefore more personal and local than a standardized international hotel interior.
Free parking
Booking.com lists free on-site private parking.
This is particularly useful in central Göreme, where parking can become difficult during busy periods.
Airport shuttle
Booking.com lists airport transportation/shuttle service.
Confirm the latest transfer price and whether the service is shared or private when booking.
Does Aren have a swimming pool or spa?
A large swimming pool or full spa complex is not currently among Aren's main listed facilities.
Its appeal is much more about tiny scale, local hospitality, cave-room character, breakfast and location.
What do guests say?
Booking.com shows Aren Cave Hotel & Art Gallery at 9.7/10, with review totals varying slightly by localized page at roughly 540–550 reviews. Location is 9.9, comfort 9.8, cleanliness 9.7, facilities and value for money 9.6, and Wi-Fi 9.2.
Those are unusually consistent scores, with no major category falling below 9.2.
Reasons to consider Aren Cave
- Excellent 9.7 overall score
- 9.9 location score
- Tiny 10-room current inventory
- Family-run local property
- Strong 9.6 value score
- Family room for up to five
Check before booking
- Official site still contains an older 8-room count
- No large swimming pool
- No major spa complex
- Room features vary individually
- Fireplace and tub are room-specific
- Small inventory can sell out quickly
Who is Aren Cave Hotel best for?
Aren is particularly strong for travellers who want a genuinely small, locally run hotel with excellent service scores and a central Göreme location.
It is also one of the more practical tiny hotels for families because current Booking.com inventory includes rooms sleeping four and five guests.
Who may prefer another hotel?
If you want an indoor pool, sauna or full spa, CARUS or Anatolian Houses provide far more extensive facilities.
If your main priority is a huge sunrise rooftop with staged balloon-view photo areas, larger terrace-focused hotels may offer more space.
Aren Cave vs Arif vs Hidden Cave
Aren stands out for its 9.7 overall score, excellent value rating and tiny family-run scale. Arif has a similarly exceptional current score with a stronger hilltop panorama. Hidden Cave has only 13 rooms and more dedicated jacuzzi/honeymoon choices. Compare the exact room and live rate.
Compare the Best Small Cave Hotels in Göreme →Is Aren Cave Hotel worth considering?
If you want central Göreme, excellent current guest scores and a very small family-run property, Aren is one of the strongest hotels in this part of our review collection.
The biggest limitation is not quality but inventory: with only ten rooms showing on the current official index, preferred room types may disappear quickly.
See today's rooms and availability
Compare cave vs standard rooms, bath, fireplace, family capacity and cancellation conditions before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms does Aren Cave Hotel have?
The room index displays ten numbered rooms, 101 through 110. An older official overview still says eight rooms, so the website appears not to have updated that older text.
Is Aren Cave Hotel family run?
Yes. The official hotel story says the property was the family's home until 2015 and remains family run.
Does Aren have family rooms?
Yes. Booking.com lists a Cave Suite sleeping four and a Family Room with Mountain View sleeping up to five.
Do any rooms have fireplaces?
Yes. room pages for Rooms 102, 108 and 110 list fireplaces.
Does Aren have rooms with baths?
Yes. Booking.com sells Deluxe Cave Double and Comfort Double categories with baths, while official room pages such as 102, 103, 104 and 108 list tubs.
Is Aren in central Göreme?
Yes. Booking.com gives its location 9.9/10 and says restaurants, shops, the bus terminal and sunset point are within walking distance.
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