Hotels, Cave Hotels & Room Options

We partner with four hotel tiers in every destination so you can match comfort to budget. Each tier is shown with example hotels and photos on the tour page.

• Standard (≈ 3★): Clean, comfortable, family-run. Wi-Fi, private bathroom, hot water, daily breakfast. In Cappadocia, standard tier includes authentic cave rooms.
• Middle Class (≈ 4★): Larger rooms, air conditioning, sometimes pool or spa, breakfast buffet. Boutique design options.
• High Class (4★ superior / 5★): Full-service hotels, premium bedding, balcony or valley view, restaurant on site, fuller breakfast.
• Luxury: Internationally branded 5★ or unique boutique cave palaces, full concierge, spa, fine dining.

All tiers include Wi-Fi, daily breakfast and 24/7 reception. Upgrades between tiers can be done at any time before the tour starts; we simply charge the hotel difference.

Tip: If you cannot decide, pick middle class for Cappadocia (cave hotels here are genuinely special) and high class for Istanbul (location matters a lot in Istanbul). This balances memorable stays with sensible cost.

Cave hotels are the signature accommodation of Cappadocia: rooms carved directly into the soft volcanic rock of the fairy-chimney valleys, often hundreds of years old and converted into boutique hotels.

Cave hotels are not officially rated with stars; however, to help you understand the quality level of each hotel, we have indicated star ratings below.

They are available in every tier we offer, from authentic 3★ to 5★ luxury palaces, mostly in Göreme, Uçhisar and Ürgüp.

• What they feel like: Natural stone walls, soft lighting, warm in winter, cool in summer. Many rooms face balloon-launch valleys.
• What is included: Private bathroom, Wi-Fi, breakfast, heating/cooling. Bedding and amenities match the tier you chose.
• Who loves them: Couples, honeymooners, photography enthusiasts, travelers wanting an authentic experience.
• Consider carefully if: You have mobility difficulties — some cave hotels have steep stairs, narrow doorways and few elevators. Tell us and we book a ground-floor cave room or a standard hotel nearby.

Tip: Request a room with a terrace facing the valley for a free ballooning photo spot at sunrise. Even if balloons are cancelled that day, you'll see them the next morning from your own balcony.

Yes, in most cases you can name the exact hotel you want to stay in. We work with a large local partner network, so if the hotel is reputable and has availability, we can book it into your tour.

1. Send us the hotel name and dates — by WhatsApp, email, or in the booking form's special requests field.
2. We check live availability and get back to you with the price difference (most requested hotels are within €0–30/night of our standard partner).
3. You approve, we lock the room, and the booking confirmation reflects the named hotel.

If the hotel is sold out or outside our partner network, we recommend a similar-quality alternative with photos so you can compare.

Tip: For popular Cappadocia cave hotels (Museum Hotel, Argos, Sultan Cave Suites, Taskonaklar, Heaven Cave House), book at least 6 weeks ahead — they routinely sell out for high-season dates.

Yes. On every tour page you can select "I'll book my own hotel", and the price updates to a tour-only package that excludes accommodation.

The price difference is typically 30–40% lower, reflecting the hotel cost we remove.

• What you still get: Guided tours, entrance fees, domestic flights, airport transfers, lunch on tour days.
• What you give up: Hotel room and breakfast, and the convenience of us coordinating hotel-to-tour logistics.
• What we need from you: Your hotel's name, full address and arrival date so our driver knows where to pick you up each morning.
• Location matters: Hotel pickups are included only from hotels within the city center (Sultanahmet/Taksim for Istanbul, Göreme/Uçhisar for Cappadocia). If your hotel is farther out, we quote an extra transfer fee.

Tip: Bringing your own hotel is smart if you have a loyalty program (Marriott, Hilton) or award points, but it rarely saves money over our middle-class tier because our rates include volume discounts. Always compare the total price both ways before booking.

Yes. You can record your room preferences during booking, and we relay them to the hotel. Availability cannot be guaranteed, but hotels honor preferences roughly 90% of the time when requested in advance.

• Bed layout: One double bed, two twin beds, or a king bed depending on hotel stock.
• Bathroom: Private en-suite is standard. Separate bathroom for a child or parent on request (limited availability, especially in cave hotels).
• View and floor: Valley view, balcony, ground floor, or quieter inner rooms — we ask at least 48 hours before check-in.
• Extras for special occasions: Honeymoon decoration, birthday cake, late check-out — included free when we can and priced upfront when the hotel charges.

If the exact configuration is unavailable, the hotel offers the closest alternative on check-in and you are free to decline and request an equivalent-level hotel nearby.

Tip: Submit preferences at the time of booking, not later. Requests that arrive within 7 days of arrival often cannot be honored because rooms have already been pre-assigned to other guests.

Your hotel category is fixed at booking. The exact named hotel is confirmed at one of two points:

• 30 days before arrival: For most bookings we lock the exact hotel and send its name, address and phone in your tour voucher.
• At booking: If you requested a specific named hotel and we confirmed availability, the hotel is already locked and listed on your voucher immediately.

The reason we sometimes wait is inventory protection: hotels release their best rates only when the booking window is shorter. Holding back the assignment for 2–3 weeks often lets us upgrade you to a better cave hotel at no extra cost.

Tip: If you need the hotel name earlier — for example to book a companion's stay, or to arrange your own airport pickup — just ask. We can usually freeze the hotel 45+ days ahead on request, though you might not get the late-booking upgrade.

Yes. Adding extra nights is one of our most common requests; we charge only the hotel difference at the nightly rate of your chosen tier.

• Standard: +€80 to €130 per room per night.
• Middle Class: +€120 to €180 per room per night.
• High Class: +€180 to €260 per room per night.
• Luxury: +€300+ per room per night.

Extra nights before the tour are perfect for jet lag recovery; extras at the end give you time for independent exploration (Grand Bazaar, rooftop dinner, spa day).

When you add extra nights, we also coordinate the new airport/tour transfers so you do not face logistics on your own.

Tip: Istanbul rewards an extra night more than Cappadocia, because Istanbul has 2–3 days of optional must-sees (Grand Bazaar, Asian Side, Princes' Islands) that a standard city tour doesn't cover. If you can only add a night to one destination, choose Istanbul.

Breakfast at the hotel is always included for every night you stay with us. Dinner is not included except on specifically labelled tours (e.g. Bosphorus dinner cruise, Cappadocia Turkish Night).

• Breakfast: Turkish-style buffet or à la carte — cheeses, olives, eggs, bread, jams, fresh fruit, tea/coffee. Higher tiers add full international buffet.
• Lunch: Included on tour days at a local restaurant chosen by your guide (vegetarian options always available).
• Dinner: Free evening for you to explore local restaurants. Average cost €15–30 per person at a decent local place, €40+ at a touristic venue.
• Half-board upgrade: Available on request — €20–40 per person per night depending on the hotel.

Tip: Dinner at your Cappadocia hotel is often surprisingly good and comes with valley views. If you chose middle class or higher, ask your hotel for their table d'hôte dinner on arrival; it's usually better value than heading into Göreme at night.