Vista Cave Hotel — Hotel in Göreme

I booked the Vista Cave Hotel off a recommendation from a colleague. My stay started out great. The check-in experience was pleasant and I thought this was going to be a wonderful stay…||||…that is until my last night when I had a friend VISIT for about an hour. Yes, I said VISIT. They did not stay the night nor had plans to. Once during our visit, around 10:30pm, the owner had one of the hotel associates knock on my door to ask when I was leaving in the morning. I thought this was odd to be asking such a question at that time of night. Although this was rude, unnecessary, and late, I told them around 7am. My friend then left and few moments later, around 11:45pm, I hear ANOTHER knock on my door. The same hotel worker handed me his phone to speak with the owner. The owner had been sitting at home, late at night with nothing else apparently to do, watching the cameras to see who came and went. He FLIPPED OUT on me asking why I didn’t check with reception (on the next floor up) to have someone in my room. I told him, “I didn’t think it was necessary for someone to VISIT, not stay the night.” I told him I travel the world, and I had never had anyone react the way he did for a visitor. He said he didn’t care about the rest of the world, and this was “rude” in his country. ||||I again stressed to him my friend had been VISITING, not staying. He told me, “I know, I watched them leave!” Although I felt it was completely unnecessary for the late night interruptions, and even with the understanding they were just visiting, I apologized. Frazzled, he then hung up the phone on me. ||||Had the owner not unnecessarily flipped out, I would’ve left this hotel a good review. Breakfast was mediocre. My room was clean. ||||However, I will never stay here again, and I advise you not to if there’s a chance you may have a friend visit for an hour or so. Apparently, the owner has nothing better to do than sit at home and watch cameras to see who comes and goes room by room, and chastise his guests if they have a visitor over for an hour. I don’t know if the owner has some prejudices, preconceived notions, or what, but I can’t understand why a guest having a friend over for a short time...

I booked the Vista Cave Hotel off a recommendation from a colleague. My stay started out great. The check-in experience was pleasant and I thought this was going to be a wonderful stay…

…that is until my last night when I had a friend VISIT for about an hour. Yes, I said VISIT. They did not stay the night nor had plans to. Once during our visit, around 10:30pm, the owner had one of the hotel associates knock on my door to ask when I was leaving in the morning. I thought this was odd to be asking such a question at that time of night. Although this was rude, unnecessary, and late, I told them around 7am. My friend then left and few moments later, around 11:45pm, I hear ANOTHER knock on my door. The same hotel worker handed me his phone to speak with the owner. The owner had been sitting at home, late at night with nothing else apparently to do, watching the cameras to see who came and went. He FLIPPED OUT on me asking why I didn’t check with reception (on the next floor up) to have someone in my room. I told him, “I didn’t think it was necessary for someone to VISIT, not stay the night.” I told him I travel the world, and I had never had anyone react the way he did for a visitor. He said he didn’t care about the rest of the world, and this was “rude” in his country.

I again stressed to him my friend had been VISITING, not staying. He told me, “I know, I watched them leave!” Although I felt it was completely unnecessary for the late night interruptions, and even with the understanding they were just visiting, I apologized. Frazzled, he then hung up the phone on me.

Had the owner not unnecessarily and rudely flipped out, I would’ve left this hotel a good review. Breakfast was mediocre. My room was clean.

However, I will never stay here again, and I advise you not to if there’s a chance you may have a friend visit for an hour or so.

Apparently, the owner has nothing better to do than sit at home and watch cameras to see who comes and goes room by room, and chastise his guests if they have a visitor over for an hour. I don’t know if the owner has some prejudices, preconceived notions, or what, but I can’t imagine why a guest having a visitor over for a short time...

Vista Cave Hotel is a true legend.From the moment we came in, we were welcomed with great hospitality and the owner (Senol) happily gave us a lot of information about Cappadocia, including recommended restaurants, marking them out carefully on a map. Every time we see him, he is always super enthusiastic and funny, making us feel at home.

Our room was clean, organised and comfortable, the bed sheets being the softest and bestest we’ve ever had in a hotel. Along with the vibes and coziness, such an awesome experience.

The terrace above the reception is also very beautiful and perfect for pictures, you can see all the valleys and unique views,where capturing photos are a simple task. With this rooftop, we now have ambient pictures of the hot air balloons during sunrise and the glowy sky during sunset.

Now, the breakfast. Every morning we look forward to having their scrumptious and traditional Turkish foods. Everything is so thoughtful and considerate. You can rarely find any staff so detailed and sweet like this.

Zabu the receptionist is also really knowledgeable and easy to talk to, helpful and communicative.

From the rooms, breakfast, people and the most amazing terrace ever, this place is a must stay during your visit in Cappadocia. We ourselves, will definitely come back also.

Highly recommended, you will endure a...