Yunak Evleri Cappadocia
by the TopOfHotel team
Yunak Evleri puts you inside cliff caves carved 5-6 centuries ago, paired with a 19th-century Greek mansion — one of the most historic stays in Cappadocia.
Yunak Evleri puts you inside cliff caves carved 5-6 centuries ago, paired with a 19th-century Greek mansion — one of the most historic stays in Cappadocia.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Yunak Evleri Cappadocia stands apart from the usual cave hotel because its history runs deeper — six cave houses dug into the cliff face in the 5th and 6th centuries, joined by a 19th-century Greek mansion that was restored as part of the hotel. Together they add up to 40 rooms on the clifftop at the edge of Ürgüp, and review scores sit around 9.2/10. There are two main styles: rooms cut straight into the rock, and rooms inside the Greek mansion dressed in more classic furniture. Each has its own appeal — pick a cave room for the oldest, most atmospheric feel, or the mansion if you prefer a European look. Most reviews praise how striking and unusual the place is. A few mention that the beds are not as soft as you might expect from a modern 5-star, which is worth knowing before you book.
Food and amenities
What sets Yunak Evleri apart from a lot of the cave hotels in Ürgüp is that it has an outdoor pool, a spa and a hammam (a Turkish bath) all in one place — so if you want to unwind properly, you do not have to go looking elsewhere. Breakfast is served on a rooftop terrace, and a recent review called it excellent and taken on the rooftop terrace. Get up early, around 5-6am, and you may still catch balloons drifting over the valley while you eat.
Location and getting there
The clifftop setting on the edge of Ürgüp sits about a 5-minute drive from the town center, which makes it noticeably quieter than the cave hotels in the middle of Göreme. The flip side is that you rely on a car, or the hotel shuttle, to reach the market, the restaurants and the sights. The staff handle tours and transport — reviews mention a manager named Abdullah in particular for sorting things out.
Things to know before booking
This is an edge-of-town stay, so factor in a car or shuttle for anything in the center — it is not somewhere you wander out for dinner on foot. Some guests find the beds firmer than they would like for a 5-star. And it runs pricey, especially in high season, which here means April to June and September to October — book early if your dates fall in those windows.
Our take
Yunak Evleri is for travelers who want the deepest, most historic cave experience on this list — sleeping inside caves carved 5-6 centuries ago on a Cappadocia cliff, with a pool and spa on hand. Rates start around $115, and the experience earns it. If you would rather be closer to the restaurants and market, look at Dere Suites or Urgup Evi instead.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Genuine caves dug into the cliff in the 5th and 6th centuries, joined to a 19th-century Greek mansion — real, layered history rather than a new build dressed up to look old.
- An outdoor pool, a spa and a hammam (a Turkish bath) — the most complete set of facilities among the Ürgüp stays on this list.
- Breakfast on a rooftop terrace with valley views, which recent reviews praise highly.
- Service draws specific praise — guests mention a manager named Abdullah for help and good local tips.
- Far quieter than the cave hotels packed into central Göreme, so the atmosphere stays calm.
- It sits on the edge of Ürgüp, so you rely on a car or the hotel shuttle to reach the market and restaurants — less walkable than the in-town options.
- Some reviews say the beds are not soft enough for a 5-star.
- Pricey, especially in high season, which here runs April to June and September to October.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a room in the 19th-century Greek mansion if you want a different feel from the standard cave rooms.
- Head up to the rooftop terrace for breakfast early, around 5-6am, when you can still catch balloons floating over the valley.
- Have the hotel arrange a transfer to Göreme — easier than sorting your own ride from the edge of town.