People once lived beneath Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscape of weathered hills and fairy chimneys in the mysterious ancient cave systems that honeycomb the region. At Argos Hotel you can actually stay in some of them. The property was once a Christian monastery and more recently — more than 100 years ago — a linseed oil factory. During its restoration, a 3½ mile tunnel and subterranean warren of caves and passages were discovered.
This rich history is all preserved in the property’s intriguing stone tunnels, archways, and caverns, decorated with a modern Turkish flair. Among the many quiet places to relax, the lobby has piles of books and cushy communal seating arranged around a small stone-carved fireplace, all under an exposed timber ceiling.
Spread between six stone buildings and the network of caves beneath them, some of the 51 rooms here are more thoroughly subterranean than others. All are essentially floor-to-ceiling stone comprised of a combination of raw cave ceilings and cut stone blocks. Turkish antiques lend a rich decorative element to every nook. Each room has a wood-burning fireplace and access to an outdoor courtyard or terrace. Suites have separate living areas with private terraces or balconies. The Splendid Suites have their own private indoor pools carved into the cave floors. There are no TVs in the rooms so you can enjoy the view of the property which is spectacular. The hotel is pet friendly and has a warm family friendly vibe.
