Ürgüp · Cappadocia
Kayakapı Premium Caves is a luxury cave hotel set inside a restored historic hillside neighborhood in Ürgüp — not a single carved façade on a busy strip. Guests sleep in rock-cut rooms, suites, and mansions that keep Cappadocian cave character while adding modern comfort, selected private pools, and a full on-site service layer (dining, spa, heated outdoor pool, concierge).
This guide updates what still holds from older hotel copy: current room categories, dining (including Revithia), pool and spa practice, location trade-offs versus Göreme, airport logistics, and observed 2026–27 EUR rates from the hotel’s official booking engine — framed as snapshots, not “average prices.”
Atmosphere only — not an official rate sheet or room inventory.
At a glance
What Kayakapı is — and is not
| Feature | What to know (current) |
|---|---|
| Inventory | 43 sellable rooms, suites, and mansions across 9 categories (hotel FAQ) |
| Cave vs stone | Nearly all units are cave; hotel notes a partial exception in one room (121) |
| Breakfast | Included with rate; buffet ~07:00–11:00 at Maide |
| Outdoor pool | Heated (~29°C) roughly late April–late October; 10:00–20:00; Ürgüp views |
| Private pools | Indoor heated pools in Pool Suite / Pool Mansion categories; rooms 201–203 share an outdoor relax pool |
| Spa | Kayakapı Spa 14:00–23:00; hamam/sauna/fitness free for guests; massages charged |
| Location | Hillside above Ürgüp center (~5–12 minutes on foot); quieter than Göreme’s tourist core |
| Airports | Nevşehir Kapadokya (NAV) or Kayseri (ASR); hotel arranges paid transfers — no free airport shuttle |
Rooms & suites
Current accommodation categories
Official materials list nine categories, differentiated by size and features such as Turkish bath, heated indoor pool, sauna, terrace, or courtyard. Names below match the current hotel menu — useful for couples, families, and longer stays.
| Accommodation type | Cave / stone | Private pool | Best for | Price position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Rooms | Cave (entry) | No | Shorter stays, couples wanting cave feel at the lowest hotel tier | Entry |
| Glorious Cave Suites | Cave | No | More space without mansion scale | Mid |
| Majestic Cave Suites | Cave | No | Larger suites; connecting options exist in this category | Mid–premium |
| Majestic Cave & Pool Suites | Cave | Indoor heated | Privacy + pool without mansion footprint | Premium |
| Royal Cave Suites | Cave | No | High-end suite living without private pool | Premium |
| Royal Cave & Pool Suites | Cave | Indoor heated | Honeymoon / celebration stays | Premium |
| Palatial / Grandiose Mansions | Cave mansions | No (unless Pool Mansion) | Families and groups needing multiple rooms | Highest |
| Grandiose Cappadocian Pool Mansion | Cave mansion | Indoor heated | Maximum privacy and space | Highest |
Cave rock already moderates temperature; the hotel states all cave rooms and suites now include air conditioning after guest feedback. Most bathrooms are private; many categories include a Turkish bath — confirm unit-by-unit on the hotel’s room search.
Rates
2026–27 rate snapshots (official booking engine)
Hotel rates move with season, demand, and category. The figures below were observed on 8 September 2026 on the hotel’s official Reseliva booking page for 2 adults, currency EUR, with breakfast included on the listed plans. Flexible rates sit beside non-refundable specials (~12% lower per hotel FAQ). Treat them as dated snapshots — not year-round averages.
Observed stay: 15–16 October 2026
- Glorious Cave Suites: 400 € flexible / 352 € non-refundable
- Majestic Cave Suites: 575 € / 506 €
- Royal Cave Suites: 675 € / 594 €
- Majestic Cave & Pool Suites: 950 € / 836 €
- Grandiose Cappadocian Mansion: 1,400 € / 1,232 €
- Grandiose Cappadocian Pool Mansion: 3,000 € / 2,640 €
- Prime / Palatial / Royal Pool: sold out that night on the engine
Observed stay: 20–21 March 2027
- Prime Rooms: 165 € flexible / 132 € non-refundable
- Glorious Cave Suites: 200 € / 160 €
- Majestic Cave & Pool Suites: 600 € / 480 €
- Royal Cave & Pool Suites: 700 € / 560 €
- Grandiose Pool Mansion tier: about 2,000 € flexible / 1,600 € non-refundable on that date
Check-in from 14:30, check-out by 11:30. Flexible cancellations generally require action at least 7 days before arrival (hotel FAQ); non-refundable bookings cannot be changed. Always re-check the live engine for your dates.
Dining & leisure
Maide, Revithia, wine cellar, spa, pool
Maide Restaurant in Davut Ağa Mansion handles the included breakfast buffet and daytime/evening à la carte (hotel lists à la carte roughly 11:00–22:30). Revithia, also on the property, is presented by the hotel as Cappadocia’s first Michelin-starred restaurant (Michelin Star 2026 on the hotel’s Revithia page) — plan it as a separate tasting-menu dinner reservation, not as the breakfast room.
Şekerci Wine Cellar opens on request near Maide for Cappadocian wines and cheese plates. Üzüm Lounge by reception works for a quiet drink while waiting for tours or rooms. 24-hour room service continues after hours with a shorter late menu (after ~23:00).
The heated outdoor pool (about 90 m² including a shallow children’s section) overlooks Ürgüp and typically runs 10:00–20:00 in the warm season. Kayakapı Spa (14:00–23:00) includes hamam, sauna, and fitness access for guests; book massages separately.
Place
Kayakapı neighborhood & UNESCO context
Kayakapı literally points to “rock gate” — the historic name of the neighborhood, not a marketing invention. The hotel occupies restored cave houses and mansions on Ürgüp’s hillside, with named historic dwellings (for example houses associated with former residents) still readable in the streetscape.
According to the hotel’s own location FAQ, Kayakapı sits within the boundaries of Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia, inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage in 1985. Phrase that carefully: the neighborhood belongs to that protected cultural landscape — do not confuse it with a separate “UNESCO hotel certificate.”
Ürgüp Municipality owns the neighborhood; a long tourism lease with the local Dinler hospitality family underpins the restore-and-operate model. Renovation work can continue, but the hotel describes it as managed so guests do not feel a construction site. Soft-sell sustainability claims; the concrete story is heritage reuse at hospitality scale.
Planning
Ürgüp vs Göreme, balloons, airports, getting around
Ürgüp suits travelers who want evening quiet, restaurant variety, and a less backpacker-centered base. Göreme sits closer to some valley trailheads and denser tourist services. From Kayakapı, hotel distance tables put Üç Güzeller (Three Beauties) very close, Göreme Open Air Museum about 6 km, and Paşabağ, Love Valley, and Avanos roughly 11–13 km — easy by private driver or day tour.
Not every room guarantees balloon views at sunrise; treat balloon sightings as a Cappadocia-region experience and book flights via guest relations (hotel partners with Royal Balloon). Concierge can also arrange sightseeing through the hotel’s sister travel desk.
Getting there: fly into NAV or ASR, then take a prebooked transfer. The hotel offers a free one-way shuttle to Ürgüp center until 22:00; return is by taxi (ask reception for a current fare — do not rely on old USD figures). For Istanbul–Cappadocia logistics, Cab Istanbul’s Istanbul to Cappadocia transfer and car with driver options can be reserved via online booking — request a live quote rather than assuming a fixed discount.
Two to three nights works for most first visits if you pair the hotel with a Cappadocia tours day and one flexible valley morning.
FAQ
Kayakapı Premium Caves — quick answers
How many rooms does Kayakapı have?
The hotel FAQ states 43 rooms, suites, and mansions across nine categories.
Are all rooms caves?
Almost all are cave units. The hotel notes a partial exception in room 121. Expect cave character as the default, not a 50/50 cave–stone split.
Is breakfast included?
Yes — complimentary breakfast is included in the rate, typically 07:00–11:00 at Maide.
Do rooms have air conditioning?
Yes. Cave thermal mass helps, and the hotel states A/C is now installed in all cave rooms and suites.
Which units have private pools?
Pool Suite and Pool Mansion categories feature heated indoor pools. Rooms 201, 202, and 203 share an outdoor relax pool. The communal heated outdoor pool is free for guests in season.
Is there a Michelin restaurant on site?
Revithia, on the Kayakapı property, is presented by the hotel as holding a Michelin Star for 2026. Reserve separately from breakfast service.
Is Kayakapı good for families?
Mansions and larger suites suit families/groups; Prime Rooms are two-person limited. First child under 6 is free except in Prime (hotel FAQ). Spa is mixed-gender; outdoor pool has a children’s section with supervision rules.
Why stay in Ürgüp instead of Göreme?
Ürgüp is generally quieter and more town-like; Göreme is denser and closer to some trailheads. Kayakapı adds privacy because it occupies a restored hillside neighborhood rather than a single street hotel.