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Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by HiltonHiltonNevsehir, Urgup★★★★★36 rooms
8.9/ 10
Official site avg of 5 sites
Stay Atlas verdict
8.9/ 10 · average of 5 sites
- Best: Couples who want a cave-suite stay in a quiet town away from the Göreme crowds
- Watch out: Guests with limited mobility (hillside site, suites linked by open-air paths and stairs)
Suitability by travel purpose
Best for
- Luxury
- Couples
Also suits
- For families
See suitability details
- For families7.8
- Business travel5.8
- Couples8.2
- Luxury8.5
Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.
The realistic view
Beyond the first impression
Verified information onlyA 36-suite cave hotel carved into historic dwellings beneath Ortahisar Castle, rebranded in June 2026 as Hilton's first cave property under Curio Collection. Strong on views, spa and a quiet-town setting; check the breakfast terms and manage brand-standard expectations before booking.
What it does well
- Couples who want a cave-suite stay in a quiet town away from the Göreme crowds
- Honeymooners looking for a suite with a private pool or jacuzzi
- Travellers who want to watch the morning balloons from a terrace
What to watch for
- Breakfast scope and extras; in-suite pool and maintenance inconsistencies; expectations of Hilton-level standards.
- Guests with limited mobility (hillside site, suites linked by open-air paths and stairs)
- Anyone expecting a standard Hilton breakfast and consistent brand-level service
Good to know
What guests keep mentioning
BreakfastCaution
Since the rebrand, breakfast is a basic continental; Turkish breakfast and drinks like lattes cost extra. Several 2026 reviews call it inadequate.
How do we know this?
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
CleanlinessStrong
Average temizlik sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 9.2/10.
How do we know this?
Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (846 reviews).
Room conditionStrong
Oda durumu sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.
How do we know this?
Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (692 reviews).
Sleep qualityStrong
Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.
How do we know this?
Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (692 reviews).
Sightseeing accessStrong
One minute from Ortahisar Castle, 4 km from Göreme, with 20+ restaurants within walking distance; location scores highly on every platform.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
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Location (general)Strong
Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 9.1/10.
How do we know this?
Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (846 reviews).
ServiceNormal
Staff are mostly described as attentive and helpful, but Hilton members report disappointment about brand standards and elite-status benefits.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Room advice
Which room should you ask for?
- Connecting roomsConnecting rooms cannot be confirmed.
Before you book
Practical details worth knowing
Parking
Available · free
Self-parking is free; valet is €5.
Pets
Not accepted
Pets are not allowed.
Spa & pool
Treatments paid · area access paid · extra charges possible
Spa treatments are paid: a July 2026 review quotes €75 for a foam hammam and €150 with an oil massage.
Extra bed
Available
Extra beds may be charged.
More details (+4)
Valet
Available
- Hammam: Yes
- Sauna: Yes
- Breakfast style: Continental
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
- Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
Loyalty programme
Hilton Honors
The official hilton.com property page (NAVECQQ, Curio Collection) is live with Hilton Honors join/sign-in and the Digital Key amenity.
Depends on status / availability
- room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
- late checkout (subject to availability)
- lounge access (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
- The property is located in Ürgüp/Ortahisar (Nevşehir); the property offers page was not separately checked in this pass.
Location
Nevsehir, Urgup
Ulus Meydanı, Cami Sk. No:10, Ortahisar, 50650 Ürgüp / Nevşehir
Rail transit · 28.9 km
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) is about 33 km / 40 minutes by car. Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) is about 57 km / 1 hour. No hotel shuttle; use a taxi or private transfer.
The hotel sits directly beside Ortahisar Castle and the town square (Ulus Meydanı); the castle entrance and Abdioğlu Mosque are a one-minute walk. Göreme is about 4 km / 10 minutes by car, Göreme Open Air Museum 3-5 minutes by car, Ürgüp centre roughly 6 km. More than 20 restaurants and cafés are within walking distance. The hotel is tucked into narrow stone lanes and is hard to find on first arrival according to reviewers; staff help with luggage.
The stay
Editor's notes
Breakfast & dining
Hilton lists breakfast as available for a fee ('full' type). Since the rebrand, several 2026 reviews describe a basic continental breakfast, with a Turkish breakfast at extra cost and items like lattes and juice charged separately; management confirmed espresso-based drinks are extra. Pre-Hilton reviews described a rich included breakfast, so ask whether breakfast is in your rate and what it covers. On site: No:10 Restaurant (breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner), Colastre Restaurant (modern Anatolian cuisine) and two bars/lounges. Dinner and Turkish coffee are praised; some guests noted menu items were unavailable.
Extra fees & things to know
Breakfast may be charged; Turkish breakfast and espresso-based drinks are extra. Spa and hammam are paid. Valet €5. Extra beds may be charged. Pets are not allowed. No hotel airport shuttle per Hilton; a third-party transfer is needed.
Guest scores
What 5 sites say
- Booking.com8.4/10
- Expedia9.0/10
- Tripadvisor4.8/5
- Google4.4/5
- Trip.com8.6/10
See score details
- Booking.com · 154 reviews8.4 / 10
- Expedia · 216 reviews9.0 / 10
- Tripadvisor · 692 reviews4.8 / 5
- Google · 1,018 reviews4.4 / 5
- Trip.com · 51 reviews8.6 / 10
Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.
Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.
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