Arif Cave Hotel

Location, staff, rooms, breakfast and view.

Authentic,genuine experience and hosts! family owned which made it that much better. Best location you can get

Toilet / shower in the room so poop smell is coming every time your partner poops

I rarely leave online reviews but this hotel was 100% worth it. They have left me incredibly happy with my trip here to cappadocia. When you arrive you're greeted by the most welcoming staff who offer you chocolate, tea, and give you a map reading.

The staff were so lovely at the Arif cave hotel. They were so personable and friendly and very helpful! They helped book all my excursions during my stay. The breakfast was amazing every morning and the view from the hotel was incredible!

My only small complaint was that since it is a cave hotel it is hard to have noise barriers between the rooms so you could sometimes hear the people in the room next door.

Great cave hotel with Beautiful view from dinning room and balconyWe had a room underground, which is cozy and clean Very Delicious breakfast, we were so full with it Close to sunrise/sunset view point, 3mins walk Little farewell gift from kind host

Great place. The view is incredible. Dont bring too high expectations. Some days no balloons are out due to bad weather.

Breakfast was top notch, although I thought would be outdoors (which is not).

The rooms, spa tub, jacuzzi, and the service are wonderful. Special thanks to the excellent service of Han from finding the best and most convenient tours for us and for keeping us well fed and warm this winter season. Everything was seamless

This is definitely one of the best hotels we have ever lived. We enjoyed the staying so much! All the staff especially Han are very friendly and nice. They all want us to feel like home. We recommend to everyone who wants to stay in Goreme. They even offered us a ride to somewhere else because of the snowing weather. This is truly an Awesome hotel like everyone else recommended. The view and breakfast were amazing as well!

This place exceeded our expectations more than any other hotel we have been. Extremely welcoming, accommodating, and overall fantastic experience. Gokhan was super helpful in assisting with booking tours and very friendly. The room was clean and nice and the hotel has INCREDIBLE views of the town and of the balloon flights. The breakfast was insanely delicious and the food did not stop coming! Cannot recommend this hotel enough!

We got a room with a beautiful view overlooking the valley, and the hotel has many lovely spots for photos. It’s also conveniently located near public areas. The restaurant always serves fresh, warm breakfasts with a local touch. The team is friendly and very helpful, especially Han and Mrs. Betty. We truly felt like home.

Everything! Located up a short hill and easily walkable to restaurants. We stayed in the diary chimney and could see the uchisair castle in the distance. The room also had its own balcony/porch over looking the city. Incredibly attentive manager and staff. Had water in room everyday for tea and coffee. It has a small fridge. They even held our luggage since we still had time in city after checkout. They also have a lobby for waiting. Pro-tip: a lot of people pay to access sunset view point for pictures, and because of the location of this hotel, you get to go up for free.

Nothing to dislike

Here’s a polished review you can use:⸻Review: Arif Cave Suites, CappadociaI had a wonderful stay at Arif Cave Suites in Cappadocia. The hotel was exceptionally clean, and the management team was incredibly nice, cooperative, and always willing to help. Every morning, we enjoyed a fresh, hot breakfast that made a great start to the day.The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. They provided plenty of useful information about the area, which made exploring Cappadocia even easier and more enjoyable.The view from the terrace was another highlight—absolutely beautiful and with plenty of space for everyone to relax and take it in. Overall, Arif Cave Suites offered a fantastic experience, and I would happily stay here again. Highly recommended!

Great location overlooking Goreme just below Sunset Point. My balcony had a phenomenal view, great to go to sleep to and wake up to. Han was super friendly and helpful recommending restaurants and places to go. Rest of staff were super friendly as well..

Our stay at Arif Cave Hotel was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Han and his wonderful team, whose hospitality made us feel right at home. Their service was truly top-notch — attentive, kind, and always ready to help with anything we needed.Our room was bright, spacious, and beautifully designed, with a gorgeous view of the Göreme Valley. Though the hotel is a little hike from the town center, the location more than makes up for it with its breathtaking views and peaceful atmosphere. It even has special access to the Göreme Sunrise Point, though honestly, the terraces offer spectacular views of the hot air balloons at sunrise and the sun setting behind Uchisar — truly magical moments we’ll never forget.The breakfast was generous and delicious, with plenty of hot dishes and a wide variety of choices. The hotel was also well-equipped with amenities, making our stay comfortable in every way.Overall, Arif Cave Hotel gave us exactly what we dreamed of — a 5-star Cappadocia experience full of warmth, comfort, and incredible scenery. Highly recommended!

We booked the cave room, it was an amazing big room with a bathtub overlooking Gorem. Breakfast was amazing and the best was the service. We were so well taken care of especially by Han who gave us an exceptional service during all our stay. I would highly recommend this property!

The property was beautiful and well kept, with outstanding views of the valley and balloons! Han, the manager was a wonderful help and gracious host.

Nothing to report, we loved it!

The staff were so kind and helpful, the location is perfect for watching the balloons at sunrise, the breakfast is delicious and buffet style, everything was truly perfect

Beautiful property with a superb view of the hot air balloons. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Their breakfast is a feast and customized to your tastes. Highly recommended!

The hotel, rooms and staff were absolutely amazing. Our cave room was so cool - it even had a secret passageway to a jacuzzi tub that overlooks the city. The hotel is located perfectly to enjoy the view of sunrise hot air balloons and sunsets privately (hotel guests only) from the terrace. The staff were so helpful and friendly - Han gave us excellent advice on how to enjoy our stay in Cappadocia. Breakfast was wonderful as well. We loved our stay.

Ahmed and Betty’s hospitality goes beyond just a place to stay- they engage with heartfelt conversations and celebrate the presence of each guest with kindness and generosity . We misstheir menemen ( turkish omelette) already