Gamirasu Cave Hotel

The hotel is located in the village of Ayvali, approximately 10 km south of Ürgüp and 30 km from the largest town in the area, Nevşehir. Within approximately 1 km from the hotel, guests will find restaurants and bars. Nearby places of interest include Goreme Open-Air Museum (approximately 18.5 km), Uchisar Castle (approximately 25 km) and Derinkuyu Underground City (approximately 27 km away). Connections to the public transportation network can be found within approximately 50 km and there is a bus station approximately 30 km away. Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport is approximately 32 km away and Erkilet International Airport is approximately 86 km away from the hotel.This unique historical hotel comprises a total of 31 rooms. It is built in a restored, one thousand year old Byzantine monastic retreat and offers modern conveniences without distracting from the spiritual feeling of the area, which is known to have been inhabited for more than five thousand years. The hotel is built from the local volcanic stone and is carved into the rock face, making use of the caves which have been inhabited for centuries. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, which offers a 24-hour reception, as well as a hotel safe and currency exchange. It offers Internet access, and those arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the hotel car park.The comfortably sized rooms are either carved in a cave or built using the local, volcanic stone. Turkish rugs are scattered on the floors and all rooms are en suite with a shower and a hairdryer. Each room offers a double bed, TV, Internet access and a safe. Individually regulated air conditioning and central heating are standard features in all accommodation.The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a children's swimming area and a poolside snack bar. It also offers a terrace and a small garden. Guests can treat themselves to a soothing massage (fees apply) or relax in the sauna.Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar, and dine in the restaurant. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Dinner can be enjoyed buffet-style.American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this establishment.