Until last week there were two hotels on my home-from-home list. The third one I have added is the Temenni Evi cave hotel in Űrgűp, Turkey. Don’t let the word ‘cave’ put you off; this is a deluxe cave. Like most of the cave dwellings in Cappadocia it is on several levels with courtyards and terraces facing all directions where... more

Our week at Temenni Evi was a special celebration of 25 years of friendship in a banner birthday year for us both. Out of fascination, I'd had this place bookmarked for years, always dreaming I would go one day. Having finally done so, I (and we) can honestly say it is one of the most magical and special places we... more

Our room was kind of dark and simply decorated , but with good taste. A small TV set would do no harm!. Attention: tour busses cannot reach the hotel (narrow, steep and slippery streets). The same goes for strollers, wheelchairs, etc. You'll depend on taxis and/or hotel owners to drive you/pick you up 'main street' ( I have my thumb... more

As a first time visitor to the Cappodocia region we were intrigued by the concept of a Cave Hotel. Unlike others in the region, the Temenni Evi lived to its description. The rooms were suprisingly airy, bright, and spacious. We found the breakfasts to be a hearty start to often physical days of hiking the gorgeous terrain. Furthermore, the owner... more

We visited Temmenni Evi (the House of Wishes) at the beginning of july. It has a magical character, and a wonderful location with views across the city from its rooftop restaurant. The rooms are stuffed with character and well apppointed, in a quirky way. The food was excellent - no choice, but everything was beautifully cooked. The owner was also... more

This is a charming cave hotel with all of the amenities in your room that one would want. The rooms are huge with a large bathroom area as well. It is an easy walk into Urgup which has some terrific restaurants and shops. The hotel owner who is on site is extremely helpful and friendly. Arranged tours will pick you... more

We had a lovely time at Temenni Evi on our recent holiday with our 19 year old niece. Our two-room suite suited our needs perfectly, and we all enjoyed the novelty of staying in a cave. We were really impressed by the hospitality of our hosts, the Eraslans. Saadi had a free afternoon while we were there, and took us... more

My wife and I stayed at this very nice cave hotel in Urgup for 3 nights in April, 2009. Our room was very spacious with a nice (also spacious) bathroom. The hotel's location, at the top of a hill, affords it some excellent views of Cappadocia's unique landscape. One of the best features of this hotel is its kitchen. Breakfast... more

A business collegue and I had a free weekend in Turkey before a 2 day business trip in Istambul. Our contact in Istambul had suggested to me Cappadocia as something "out of this world", so inspite of the cold weather, I decided to go there. They booked the hotel for me directly with the owner. We flew from IST to... more