Cozy Villa Cappadocia

Cappadocia


If you're not bothered about cave character or valley views, this charming guesthouse in Uçhisar's modern village neighbourhood, run by well-travelled dynamo Buket and Paco, is a true home away from home. Good-sized rooms, with little seating areas, are light-filled and decorated in a mix of traditional and modern, while a budget room under the eaves keeps backpackers happy. Regular discounts online.

Buket runs cooking classes and can organise picnics out in village gardens, while Paco can guide you on valley walks.


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