Gamirasu Cave Hotel Cappadocia
Gamirasu is the name of an exquisitely restored eleven-room cave house, in Ayvali Village near Ürgüp in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. A luxurious cave accommodation in a traditional Cappadocian village.. The hotel is located in a restored one thousand year old Byzantine monastic retreat which offers modern conveniences without distracting from the spiritual feeling of the area which has been known to be inhabited for more than five thousand years. recommended in Travel Guide Books as one of the best places to stay in Turkey
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Cappadocia
- Caves of Cappadocia
- River side
- Undergraound cities
- Countryside
- Mountains
- Small town
- Village
- Wine country
- Nearest major city: Urgup (6 miles)
- Directions to property:
After Nevsehir, drive to Urgup, afterwards, you may follow the sign for Mustafapasa town
(Urgup-Mustafapasa 7km) about the half way, after approximately driving 4 km. and before Mustafapasa you will see a sign for Ayvali, there we are: (Gamirasu Hotel)
- Directions from airport:
When you are out of Kayseri airport, take the direction to Nevsehir.
BY NIGHT: If you come by the evening flight to Cappadocia, from Kayseri take
the road to Ankara, In Kalaba, you will see the sign for Nevsehir, you will
get to Avanos first from there keep driving to Urgup, and in Urgup, you may
follow the sign for Mustafapasa town
(Urgup-Mustafapasa 7km) about the half way, after approximately driving 4
km. and before Mustafapasa you will see a sign for Ayvali, there we are:
(Gamirasu Hotel)
BY DAY: If you arrive in the morning, there is a more scenic road. It is a
shortcut but some small road. From Kayseri, take the road to Nigde direction
first. In about 30 km you will get to Incesu, go in town. You will see a
sign for Urgup go for it. You will drive on a high Plato for a while and get
to Aksalur first. Within 5 minutes you will see the valleys of Cappadocia
and houses of Urgup form the top of a hillside. After Urgup, you may follow
the sign for Mustafapasa town (Urgup-Mustafapasa 7km) about the half way,
after approximately driving 4
km. and before Mustafapasa you will see a sign for Ayvali, there we are:
(Gamirasu Hotel)
- Meeting places:
Room Rates (EUR Euro)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Double
- There are 14 guest accommodations (14 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between EUR 60.00 and EUR 80.00
- Double occupancy rate is between EUR 75.00 and EUR 95.00
- The rate for each additional person is between EUR 15.00 and EUR 30.00
- Other Accommodations: Honeymoon Suite
One of the most special rooms of the hotel. The room was probably carved in
pre-Roman times. Part of it is more than two thousand years old. 70 square meters large; King Size bed; Cave room, quite, cool.
as air-conditioned in summer and feels warm in winter; garden view with
roses. Private bath with spray jacuzzi...
Meals
- A Traditional Turkish breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 08:00
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available by special request for EUR 6
- Dinner is included with the room rate
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Vegetarian
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Special smoking room)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets (In the garden)
- Children are welcome
- Limitations on childcare (if reserved in advance)
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (Please send name, number, and expiration
date of your credit card We will hold your reservation with that. )
- Check in time is 11 am and Check out time is 09:30
- Cancellations:
Please allow 3 days for all cancellations prior to
reservation date.
Otherwise you will be charged for one nights stay
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Suleyman Cakir
Unique and unbelievable for some, Cappadocia was my life and dream at the same time. When I was young, I wanted to discover other continents and stars, but with my sources I could only go as far as Urgup, 10 minutes car drive to my home. I had to learn very early that with little farming of my family I could not go too far so I had to learn to trade with a lot of failures at the beginning. I knew there was a way out
- The innkeepers speak: English, French
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Historical interests, Lake, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Underground cities, Castles , Cave churches, Traditional art, River, Ruins, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Mountain Bike trails, Sight-seeing