Magical Serenity : Yunak Evleri Cappadocia
In Cappadocia’s magical landscape of fairy chimneys, in the ancient village of Urgup, is a unique cave hotel carved into a mountain cliff, the Yunak Evleri. This hotel includes 10 cave houses, total 136 rooms dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries and a 19th century Greek Mansion. Yunak Evleri is an inspiring hotel – an ideal base for exploring Cappadocia’s elaborate underground cities, hidden cavernous churches and enchanting rock terrain.
Yunak Evleri is a combination of 10 cave houses with a
total of 120 private cave rooms dating back to the 5th and
6th centuries and crowned with a 19th century Greek
Mansion. The name of the neighbourhood "YUNAK" comes from
the old days when women used to do all their washing and
of course, socialising by the fountain located at the
village square. Being by the fountain and at the Yunak was
the center of daily life. A labyrinth of narrow
passageways and curved stone stairways lead to unique
rooms tastefully decorated in warm traditional style.
These exceptional cave houses are renovated
and decorated with care and in their own distinct style
with strictly respecting the local character. The decor is
elegant and personalized with beautiful hand-crafted
furnishings and antiques. All rooms have private patios
overlooking the Turkish Mesa. With 120 rooms, Yunak Evleri
is small enough to be intimate, yet large enough to offer
you a privacy.
At the foot of the cliff stands
the hotel’s main lobby. Housed in a 19th century
Greek mansion, the main building exudes a kind of
sophisticated charm. Within the stone building, cozy
meeting rooms provide a soothing atmosphere for lounging
in the evening. Alongside a room with computer and
wireless Internet connection, the music room has a wide
variety of CDs you can borrow and the TV room is decked
out in plush Turkish cushions with a view of the
surrounding cliffs. There is a DVD room on the second
floor decorated with local handmade pottery accessories,
candles, and a lovely furnace.
Yunak Evleri has also 2 outdoor swimming pools with having a fine view to fairychimneys & rock formation and 1 indoor Spa Center.
Evenings are characterized by sunset gatherings on soft upholstered Turkish pillows warmed by an outdoor fireplace. Candlelight dining is offered on the adjacent rooftop terrace. We serve local homemade foods for dinner and an open-buffet breakfast. Yunak Evleri opened its doors to its guests in 2000 and since then has hosted around 200,000 travellers from all regions of the world.
Listed in various prominent guidebooks’ top hotels lists, Yunak Evleri has created a peaceful balance between modern today and traditional past. With its convenient location in the center of Ürgüp, Yunak Evleri is a perfect base for daily excursions within Cappadocia.