Elkep Evi Cave Houses

Useful Information

Location:	Ürgüp
Open:	All year daily. [2006]
Fee:	Single Cave Room USD 70, Double Cave Room USD 90, Triple Cave Room USD 110. [2006]
Classification:	Cave House
Light:	Incandescent Electric Light System
Dimension:	21 rooms in three different houses of 7 rooms each.
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Address:	Elkep Evi Cave Houses, Eski Turban Oteli Arkasi No: 26, (P.K. 70), 50400 Ürgüp, Tel: +90-384-3416000, Fax: +90-384-3418089. E-mail:
As far as we know this information was accurate when it was published (see years in brackets), but may have changed since then. Please check rates and details directly with the companies in question if you need more recent info.

History

Description

Located near the top of Esbelli, the hill above the town of Ürgüp, it has both, authentic cave rooms and a view over the Cappadokian landscape. Most guest rooms have private terraces and bathtubs.

The hotel also owns the hilltop. Hilltop Garden is used for the daily breakfast and has an view of Cappadocia. The most expensive room is Hilltop Suite with two guest bedrooms and a salon. Some of the newest rooms have private hamams (Turkish bath).

The Elkep Evi cave houses are owned by an American couple from Miami. They are generally a good address for English speaking travellers.