Hotel Caravanserai Inn is owned and managed by the same people who manage Caravanserai Cave Hotel in Goreme. At Caravanserai Inn we continue to pride ourselves with our warm hospitality and expert knowledge of Cappadocia. We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely new hotel! We want Caravanserai Inn to be the place where you rest and relax from your days exploring Cappadocia. Caravanserai Inn is located in a quiet area of Goreme and is an easy 7-minute walk from the village centre Our hotel has magnificent and uninterrupted views of the beautiful Rose and Red Valleys. From our large roof- top terrace you can watch the hugely popular hot air balloons take off and fly over the valleys at sunrise. Then in the afternoon watch the geological magic of the pink and red hues of the valley changing at sunset. There is nothing more romantic than watching the sunset from our terrace, especially accompanied by a glass of Cappadocian wine! Our generous and delicious buffet breakfast can also be enjoyed from our terrace. Our hotel is an easy 15-minute walk to the famous Open Air Museum. There are many spectacular valleys to hike in the area, and many can be reached from our hotel- such as Red Valley, Love Valley and Sword Valley. Our rooms All of our 15 rooms are elegantly decorated and very comfortable, with large and luxurious bathrooms. All of our rooms have: · air-conditioning for summer · clean energy heating for the colder months · coffee and tea making facilities · small bar fridges · free Wifi access. We have double rooms, triple rooms and one quadruple room. We also have a ground floor room that is accessible for anyone with mobility issues. How to get to Goreme By plane Cappadocia has two airports: Kayseri and Nevsehir. There are regular shuttle bus connections from both airports to our hotel. Kayseri is about 1 hour from Goreme and Nevsehir is about 40 minutes. There are daily flights from Istanbul to both airports. It is also possible to fly from Izmir, and in summer from Antalya. By Bus Numerous bus companies provide transport from a number of major cities in Turkey to Goreme. Goreme’s new bus station, once finished, will be a 5-minute walk from our hotel. By car Goreme is easy to get to by car from anywhere in Turkey. There is plenty of street parking out front of the hotel. Goreme The village of Goreme sits in the Goreme Valley, which has been a National Park since 1985. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Goreme is located in the region known as Cappadocia (Kapadokya in Turkish). It is an alluring combination of natural beauty with its extraordinary geological landscape, and fascinating ancient history. What is most striking about Cappadocia is its many beautiful valleys and the unusual pinnacles of rock known affectionately as fairy chimneys. This extraordinary landscape has been shaped by erosion over many centuries. Millions of years ago Cappadocia had a number of active volcanoes, the majestic Mount Erciyes being one of them. Ancient volcanic eruptions blanketed the area in very deep layers of ash which solidified to a soft rock known as tuff. Over time wind and rain eroded this soft rock to create the valleys and fair chimneys we see today. Centuries ago different civilisations took advantage of the soft rock to carve dwellings, food depots, and animal shelters in the valleys, in the fairy chimneys, as well as underground. This included underground refuges, known as underground cities, and small churches with gorgeous frescoes, which can still be visited and seen today. How to get to Goreme By plane Cappadocia has two airports: Kayseri and Nevsehir. There are regular shuttle bus connections from both airports to our hotel. Kayseri is about 1 hour from Goreme and Nevsehir is about 40 minutes. There are daily flights from Istanbul to both airports. It is also possible to fly from Izmir, and in summer from Antalya. By Bus Numerous bus companies provide transport from a number of major cities in Turkey to Goreme. Goreme’s new bus station, once finished, will be a 5-minute walk from our hotel. By car Goreme is easy to get to by car from anywhere in Turkey. There is plenty of street parking out front of the hotel. Activities There are many things to do and see in Cappadocia! We are here to provide you whatever information you need, including free maps and suggest itineraries. We are very happy to organise activities for you to save you time, guarantee bookings, and ensure you get the best deals with reputable companies. Below are some suggestions: Hot air ballooning Taking a flight in a hot air balloon is one of the most memorable and popular things to do in Cappadocia. Flights leave at sunrise and then quietly float over the valleys and village as the colours change from the rise of the sun. The views from a balloon are stunning and the experience is truly magical. There are three different basket sizes and flights range from 60 minutes to 90 minutes. Daily tours The area of Cappadocia is large and there are number of tours of the area. Transport is by mini bus. Different tours have different itineraries and includes transport, a guide and lunch. Places to visit include: one of the fascinating underground cities, the lush Ilhara valley, Pigeon Valley lookout, Selim Monastery, Uchisar Castle, Cavusin village, pottery making in Avanos. Jeep Safari It is also possible to do a tour of the area in a jeep. Once again, there are a number of different itineraries. Turkish night This show includes belly dance, traditional folk dances, whirling dervishes and unlimited local drinks. A reservation can be made with or without alcohol. It is also possible to see a stand- alone Whirling Dervish ceremony. Car hire, bike hire, ATV hire If you want to see some of Cappadocia without a guide we can also organise rentals of a car, bike or ATV.