Hotels · Nevşehir, Turkey
Tafoni Houses Cave Hotel
NEVşEHIR, TURKEY
Our take
Carved from the rock itself, Tafoni Houses is where Cappadocia stops being a postcard and becomes something you sleep inside. Suites named after local birds, walls that predate any interior designer — this is for the traveler who wants the geology under their fingertips, not just framed in a window. If you're chasing infinity pools and turndown chocolates, walk away now. Come for two or three nights, surrender to the stone, and leave before you start taking it for granted.
Notable Features
- Authentic cave architecture
- Suites named after local birds
💡 Insider Tip
"Book the 'Eagle Suite' for its unique design and expansive views of the Cappadocian landscape."
Overview
THE STORY
In 2006 a series of ancient cave dwellings, and stone-built houses that were inhabited continuously by the descending civilizations, have been purchased from the current owners, locals of Ortahisar, for the purpose of developing an authentic cave property that would reflect the “culture of cave living”. Since Cappadocia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, necessary projects were done with utmost attention paid to remain loyal to authenticity of architecture. After the approval of the “resurrection projects” by the Historical Monuments Council of Ministry of Tourism and Culture, in 2008 an arduous work has started to create one of the most elegant cave properties of Cappadocia. By the end of 2012, Tafoni Houses was born with a chic, effeminate and eloquent identity presenting itself as a unique cave accommodation for the discerning traveler.
Tafoni…Origins of the Name
The word “Tafoni” has two distinct meanings: “Tafoni” is a geological term that refers to features on various kinds of rock including tiny pits, soft-ball sized cavities and larger caves. These “Tafoni” are created by weathering and erosions taking place on the surface of the rock structure.On the other hand, “Tafoni” is also a Turkish word of significance to Cappadocia. The local residents refer to the bird nests that appear on top of mystical fairy chimneys as “Tafoni”.As a homage to Cappadocia, its nature and its wonderful people, each and every single one of our suites are named after birds of Cappadocia. At Tafoni Houses we are waiting anxiously for your visit to our “Nest”, and host you with utmost diligence and everlasting hospitality.
Sustainability Initiatives +
Our Commitmentt to Sustainability:
- Fulfilling its responsibilities towards Mother Nature, Tafoni Houses pursues a dedicated recycling program of wastes, and collecting rain water to irrigate its gardens and decorative flowers.
- The property shines with its policy of planting tree saplings for bookings exceeding two overnights while producing energy from its solar panels to be used at the property.
- Tafoni Houses Cave Hotel is dedicated to its commitment in respecting and preserving natural habitat also through nourishing the large variety of birds living in Balkan Deresi Valley especially during winter months when snow and frost can be life-threatening for birds to find food to survive on.
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