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Taşkonaklar Cappadocia Cave Hotel
Uçhisar, Nevşehir, Turkey · Independent · High Luxury
Founded by the owner's mother Monique in 2003 as a personal retreat, the property officially opened as a hotel in 2006 with six rooms before expanding to 25. The hotel was meticulously constructed using over 50,000 hand-cut stones to restore and preserve a cluster of abandoned village houses and ancient cave dwellings. Many suites still feature historic elements such as original tandoori ovens and wine presses carved directly into the rock.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Uçhisar Beldesi
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
About Taşkonaklar Cappadocia Cave Hotel
- The restaurant, Moniq, is named for the founder's mother and recognized in the MICHELIN Guide.
- Afternoon tea and cake service comes complimentary at 5 o'clock every day.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Founded by the owner's mother Monique in 2003 as a personal retreat, the property officially opened as a hotel in 2006 with six rooms before expanding to 25. The hotel was meticulously constructed using over 50,000 hand-cut stones to restore and preserve a cluster of abandoned village houses and ancient cave dwellings. Many suites still feature historic elements such as original tandoori ovens and wine presses carved directly into the rock.
The setting
6-minute walk to Uchisar Castle. 5 km from Zelve Open Air Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- Moniq Restaurant — Restaurant
- Moniq Restaurant & Cocktail Bar — Restaurant · Modern Anatolian
Experiences
- Authentic Experiences — Exclusive romantic or adventurous experiences designed by the team, exploring the history of the region.
- A.R.C. – A Residence of Creation — Artist residency programme hosting thinkers and creators within the hotel's stone walls.
- Gastronomic Experiences — Cappadocian cuisine drawn from Anatolian, Greek, Armenian and Ottoman cooking traditions.
- Animal Friendly stay — Pets welcome, with bedding or cover, water and food bowls on request, and carpets removed from rooms.
- Romantic walks in the valleys — Love-filled hiking routes among the fairy chimneys, offered to honeymoon couples.
- Candlelit dinner at Moniq Restaurant — Romantic candlelit dinner for honeymoon couples, with surprise menus prepared for them.
Amenities
- Private terraces with heated outdoor jacuzzis (Royal Suites)
- Antiques, handmade Turkish carpets, and authentic stone fireplaces in rooms
- Moniq Restaurant & Cocktail Bar (recognized in MICHELIN Guide)
- Complimentary 5 o’clock afternoon tea and cake service
- Purified drinkable tap water throughout the property
- Experiences including horseback riding, hot air ballooning, and cooking classes
- Pet-friendly
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