Best for
Argos suits travelers who want Cappadocia's landscape woven into their stay, with a village setting above Pigeon Valley rather than a conventional hotel block.
Best for
Argos suits travelers who want Cappadocia's landscape woven into their stay, with a village setting above Pigeon Valley rather than a conventional hotel block.
What makes it special
Restored caves, a chapel and underground tunnels give the grounds architectural depth, rewarding time spent exploring the property as well as Cappadocia's sights.
Room to consider
Before selecting a room, establish whether you want windows and natural light; cave and stone interiors vary, even within the same category.
Insider tip
Arrange a private cellar tasting with a sommelier if Turkish wine interests you, giving the underground collection more context than a restaurant wine list.
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Argos in Cappadocia is a restored cave and stone hotel in Uchisar, set above Pigeon Valley with views toward Mount Erciyes. Old village houses, monastic remains and underground passages shape a property whose 71 rooms have individual layouts. Local stone connects the bedrooms with terraces, gardens and courtyards, while Seki and Nahita bring the region's ingredients to the table. The pleasure of staying here lies as much in these smaller spaces as in the broad valley outlook.
The restoration preserved traces of a chapel, caravanserai and mill house alongside caves and tunnels. They give the hotel a history you can encounter while moving between your room and dinner. A guided hotel tour offers a closer look at that heritage, including spaces whose earlier uses are less obvious from their present appearance. For travelers interested in architecture, the grounds deserve time of their own.
Some rooms have no windows. Cave or stone settings vary, and not every room has a fireplace.
Woven Turkish rugs and traditional decorative pieces bring warmth to the stone interiors. Earth tones run through the room, with handcrafted details set against the textured walls. Modern furniture sits alongside local motifs, and soft lighting highlights the Anatolian stonework.
The bathroom has a shower and vanity mirror, while a pillow menu offers a choice for the bed. A Bose sound system and Nespresso machine are provided, along with a kettle and minibar. Air conditioning is fitted. Meals can be ordered from room service throughout the day and night, at an extra charge.
Woven Turkish rugs and traditional decorative pieces bring warmth to the stone interiors. Earth tones run through the room, with handcrafted details set against the...
Rooms come in both cave and stone settings. Some have no windows, and fireplaces are not in every room.
Local woven carpets and hand-carved details stand out against the stone walls. Soft pastel colours run through the room. Modern furniture sits alongside Turkish rugs and pieces made by local craftspeople, with the stone left visible around them.
Room service brings meals at any hour, at an extra charge, and housekeeping returns for evening turndown. A choice of pillows is offered for the bed. There is a Nespresso machine, kettle and minibar, along with a Bose sound system. Air conditioning is fitted. The bathroom has a shower and vanity mirror.
Local woven carpets and hand-carved details stand out against the stone walls. Soft pastel colours run through the room. Modern furniture sits alongside Turkish rugs...
Some suites have no windows; outdoor space may be a balcony or access to a shared courtyard.
A sofa and armchairs form the seating area. Handcrafted wood furniture and Turkish rugs sit against the stone walls, and soft lighting brings out their texture. The furnishings combine local decorative pieces with modern designs.
Meals can be brought to the suite at any hour for an extra charge, and evening turndown is provided. A Nespresso machine, kettle and minibar supply drinks in the room. There is a Bose sound system and air conditioning. A pillow menu allows a choice for the bed. The bathroom includes a shower and a lit vanity, with bath products provided. A writing desk stands among the handcrafted wood furnishings.
A sofa and armchairs form the seating area. Handcrafted wood furniture and Turkish rugs sit against the stone walls, and soft lighting brings out their...
Some suites have no windows. Balcony or terrace options depend on the individual suite.
Arches and vaulted ceilings give shape to the local stone and wood interiors. The living room is separate from the bedroom, with Turkish carpets and handmade furniture throughout. Pastel colours soften the stonework. Each layout takes a different form within its cave or stone setting.
Housekeeping returns for evening turndown, with laundry and ironing services also available. Meals can be ordered at any hour through room service, at an extra charge. A Bose sound system, Nespresso machine and tea-making set are provided. The pillow menu offers a choice for the bed. In the bathroom, there is a shower and vanity mirror.
Arches and vaulted ceilings give shape to the local stone and wood interiors. The living room is separate from the bedroom, with Turkish carpets and...
Some suites have no windows, and the category includes both cave and stone interiors.
A separate living room gives the suite a space to sit away from the bedroom. Stone arches and Turkish rugs retain the local character, while soft pastel colours run through the furnishings. The bathroom has a spacious shower and a vanity mirror.
Housekeeping visits each day and returns for turndown in the evening. Laundry and ironing services are available, while room service brings meals at any hour for an extra charge. A Bose sound system, Nespresso machine and kettle are provided, along with a minibar stocked with drinks and snacks. The bed has a choice of pillows.
A separate living room gives the suite a space to sit away from the bedroom. Stone arches and Turkish rugs retain the local character, while...
This category has no windows, with the suite set entirely within a historic cave interior.
Original arches frame the natural stone walls, with Turkish rugs beneath upholstered furniture. A separate living space sits away from the bedroom. Soft lighting and pastel fabrics bring warmth to the interior while leaving the rock surfaces exposed.
The bathroom includes a spacious shower, vanity mirror and bath products. A pillow menu is provided for the bed, and housekeeping returns for turndown each evening. The suite has a Bose sound system and Nespresso machine, with tea-making facilities and a minibar. Laundry and ironing services are available during the stay. Meals can also be brought to the suite at any hour for an extra charge.
Original arches frame the natural stone walls, with Turkish rugs beneath upholstered furniture. A separate living space sits away from the bedroom. Soft lighting and...
A private terrace looks across the surrounding landscape, with windows also bringing light into the stone-built rooms. Woven carpets and handmade details add colour to the earth-toned interior. The layout keeps the bedrooms separate, with a mix of traditional forms and modern furniture.
The suite has a stereo system and a Nespresso machine, along with a kettle and minibar. A pillow menu provides a choice for the beds. The bathroom includes a shower and vanity mirror, and air conditioning is fitted. Evening turndown is provided; room service can also bring meals at any hour, at an extra charge.
A private terrace looks across the surrounding landscape, with windows also bringing light into the stone-built rooms. Woven carpets and handmade details add colour to...
This large cave suite has windows; the separate Cave Splendid Suite category has none.
Volcanic rock surrounds the bedroom and living room, with its natural texture left visible. Woven carpets and handcrafted details add colour to the broad cave interior. Earth tones in the furnishings pick up the shades of the stone.
Housekeeping visits twice each day. The bathroom has a shower and vanity mirror, and a pillow menu offers a choice for the bed. A stereo system is provided, along with a Nespresso machine, kettle and minibar. Air conditioning allows the temperature to be adjusted. Room service runs throughout the day and night, with meals brought to the suite for an extra charge.
Volcanic rock surrounds the bedroom and living room, with its natural texture left visible. Woven carpets and handcrafted details add colour to the broad cave...
This is a stone-built suite with windows; outdoor areas vary between a terrace and a garden.
Stone arches frame rooms filled with handmade details and modern furniture. The living room offers a place to read or sit together away from the bedroom. Local decorative pieces and fabrics in soft tones sit alongside the textured walls.
Laundry and ironing services are available, and room service brings meals at any hour for an extra charge. A pillow menu and evening turndown are provided. A Nespresso machine, tea-making set and minibar supply drinks in the suite. The bathroom has a shower and vanity mirror. Air conditioning lets you adjust the room temperature. The suite also has a Bose sound system.
Stone arches frame rooms filled with handmade details and modern furniture. The living room offers a place to read or sit together away from the...
Paths wind between the hotel's buildings on a series of terraces. This village arrangement keeps the landscape close: a turn in the path can bring a courtyard into view before the valley opens out again. Uchisar Castle is a local landmark, and Goreme's sights lie beyond the village. Argos provides a base for regional touring while keeping the character of Uchisar around you when you return.
Pigeon Valley also recalls Cappadocia's agricultural past. The dovecotes carved into the rock supplied fertilizer for the region's vineyards, connecting a familiar landscape with the work that sustained it. Mount Erciyes adds a larger backdrop when visibility is clear. The views are strong, but the hotel also works at close range, through materials, rooms, and small outdoor spaces.
Guests should not expect identical layouts. Some bedrooms occupy historic cave interiors; others use stone construction, arches and timber. Standard Rooms range from 20 to 35 square meters, and Deluxe Rooms from 25 to 45. Both categories include windowed and windowless rooms, with fireplaces in some layouts. The distinction between a cave interior and a room with daylight can matter more to your stay than a small increase in floor area.
Junior Suites and Suites continue that variation, with cave or stone interiors and fireplaces. Balcony and terrace options add another way to enjoy the setting, while windowless rooms offer a more enclosed atmosphere. A room category here gives you a starting point for choosing the kind of space you enjoy. Natural light, outdoor space and the form of the bedroom are useful details to consider together.
Behind the historic interiors are familiar comforts: Nespresso machines, air conditioning, wireless internet and a pillow menu. Room service is available around the clock. These practical details make it easier to spend a quiet evening in your room after an early start or a long excursion.
For a family or friends traveling together, the Two Bedroom Suite has 100 square meters, one double bed and two single beds in separate bedrooms. Its stone interior has windows and a fireplace. That arrangement provides a clear alternative to sharing one sleeping space, without losing the local materials that connect the accommodation to the rest of the hotel.
The Jacuzzi Suite adds a private jacuzzi and fireplace to a cave or stone interior. Private pools define the Splendid categories, but their architecture differs. Cave Splendid Suites have windowless cave interiors, creating a more enclosed setting around the water. Splendid Suites use stone interiors with windows. The pool is an important feature in both, yet daylight and the surrounding room give them different moods.
The Grand Cave Splendid Suite brings a window into its cave interior and includes a living room, fireplace and private pool across 160 square meters. It is worth distinguishing this room from the windowless Cave Splendid category. The larger layout gives couples more space to spend time indoors, with the pool forming part of the suite rather than requiring a visit to the hotel's shared swimming areas.
Seki serves Turkish and international dishes using local, seasonal ingredients, with sommeliers guiding wine pairings. Nahita takes a more specifically Anatolian direction, revisiting regional recipes through contemporary cooking. The two restaurants give dinner a choice of emphasis rather than simply a change of dining room. Both draw on produce and herbs from the hotel's garden, alongside seasonal ingredients sourced within a 60-kilometer radius.
The connection to local households continues in the fermentation room, where vegetables pickled by families from the area are stored. Such details make the hotel's support for regional producers tangible. A garden tour or private cooking class can take that interest beyond the menu, bringing the ingredients and preparation into focus before you sit down to eat.
Nahita Lounge serves mezze and garden-inspired cocktails on a terrace looking toward Pigeon Valley and Erciyes. Seki Lounge offers a different pause, with sofas, a fireplace and an outlook toward Tiraz Castle. These are places for an aperitif or a quieter interval between outings, allowing food and wine to remain part of the day without making every meal a formal occasion.
Beneath the grounds, the cave wine cellar holds thousands of Turkish and international bottles. Private tastings with the hotel's sommeliers provide a way to explore the collection. Argos also has its own vineyards on the slopes of the Kizilirmak, where varieties include Emir and Kalecik Karasi. The cellar connects that regional wine story with the underground architecture you encounter elsewhere in the property.
The outdoor pool overlooks the valley, while the spa's indoor pool brings swimming into a cavernous stone setting. These shared spaces extend the choice beyond the private-pool suites. Argos Spa offers massages, regional-herb scrubs and wraps, as well as Valmont treatments. The gym uses Technogym equipment. After a day on the valley paths, there is room to alternate outdoor exploration with swimming or a treatment at the hotel.
The concierge can arrange private regional tours, including Kaymakli Underground City, as well as valley hikes, horseback rides and hot-air balloon experiences. Goreme Open-Air Museum and the Red, Rose and Love valleys offer different perspectives on the surrounding rock formations and history. Argos rewards guests who leave time for terraces, meals, walks, and early mornings. A guided garden visit, a cellar tasting or a sunrise breakfast gives that unhurried time a distinctly Cappadocian setting.
Nahita revisits Anatolian recipes with local, seasonal ingredients, making dinner a way to explore regional cooking rather than simply finish the day's sightseeing.
The outdoor pool opens swimming to the valley view, while the indoor cave pool offers a contrasting setting for quieter time at the hotel.
A private cooking class brings Cappadocian flavors into your own hands, adding an active food experience without another journey away from the hotel.
Tekelli, Kayabaşı Sk. No: 23, 50240 Uçhisar/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Yes. Argos in Cappadocia is worth it for travelers who want a luxury cave hotel in Uchisar, with 71 unique rooms, valley views, heated pool, spa, restaurants, wine cellar, and strong hot-air balloon scenery.
Argos in Cappadocia is in Uchisar, Nevsehir, Turkey. The hotel sits near Uchisar Castle and looks toward Cappadocia's valleys, making it a scenic base for touring the region.
Argos in Cappadocia has 71 unique rooms and suites. The categories range from standard rooms to suites with cave or stone interiors, fireplaces, hot tubs, or private pools.
Book a cave or splendid suite if you want the strongest sense of place. Choose a suite with a hot tub, private pool, or valley view for a more memorable stay.
Yes. Argos in Cappadocia includes cave and stone rooms shaped by historic village buildings and volcanic rock. Each room is different, so category choice matters.
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