Hotel SOTA Cappadocia  

20 Nov 2024

SOTA Cappadocia was the best hotel experience my wife and me ever had in our life (though we travel a lot). Imagine: you sleep in the real cave - it’s just crazy and is a must doing in Cappadocia! It was not only about the accommodation itself - authentic, stylish and lots of cute details, but also about the atmosphere and hospitality Nil, Burak and Yunus (hope it’s correct, if not - pardon me) gave us. Nil told us the history of the Cappadocia and made a route for our 3-day trip around. By the way: ask Nil to show you past photos of the SOTA - you will be amazed by the great work Nil did! Can’t stand from mentioning the comfort temperature in the room for those who are always feeling cold, the hot water in the shower (for Cappadocia it’s very hard to make), awesome smell all around the hotel and delicious breakfast with homemade sweets and cakes that differed from morning to morning. Never believed in 10/10 ratings on Booking but if I could I would give 100/10 for SOTA because it’s much more than just a hotel - it’s a place where you are welcomed like a family member

12 Nov 2024

Beautiful rooms (we were lucky enough to stay in 2 different rooms), very tastefully decorated and super comfortable. Great location. And, unbelievably delightful staff. Owner Nil was better than any travel agent and gave us a rundown on local history, geography, and went on each day to suggest a fantastic itinerary. Janas (her right hand man) is a gentle and never resting aide. He would always magically appear wherever anything needed lifting/moving. He definitely was telepathic: we only had to think about a cup of cay or coffee or ….anything, and he would quietly arrive with a cup of cay or coffee or whatever. Delicious breakfast, and teas/coffees/ cakes/etc essentially all day. Thank you.

09 Nov 2024

Everythings here are superb !!! From the first step that we walk in and last step when we left... Breakfast is Yummy !!! The owner so helpful !!! Not only things that we need in the hotel but also the informations for sightseeing. Highly recommend for travelling to Cappadocia... We will b back Nil... Pop & Noon (Thailand)

21 Oct 2024

Nil and her team really go above and beyond to make their guests feel welcome and comfortable. Nil got in touch with me so she could be there to welcome us when we arrived. She sat down with us to help us understand the history of the hotel and Cappadocia and helped plan an itinerary. I haven't experienced this sort of service and hospitality anywhere else and this will set a high bar for every hotel I visit from now on! The hotel itself is beautifully restored and renovated. We stayed in a beautiful cave room with tasteful furniture and decor. It's based in Urgup, so lot less touristy than Goreme. Much quieter and peaceful but you'll need a car to get around. The breakfast was the best we had in Turkiye. The cooks are excellent. It's an exceptional spread, including cake! My husband and I loved our stay and highly recommended SOTA Cappadocia!

29 Sep 2024

This stay was an outstanding example of great hospitality. From the moment we arrived , we were made so welcome and felt the genuine warmth of all the staff . Nil booked all our trips including the hot air balloon ride . I would highly recommend you do this too. The breakfast spread is amazing and everything is cooked to perfection. We felt as if we were part of a family. The evening restaurants were chosen carefully for us ( being vegetarian) and they did not disappoint. Thank you Nil, Burak , Yunus and the two ladies at breakfast for making our stay so good!

26 Sep 2024

The customer service was impeccable and the food was the best we had in Cappadoccia. The included breakfast was exceptional and they gave us a history of the hotel and area, as well as recommended destinations to visit in the area all over a local Turkish cake (or 3!)

11 Sep 2024

SOTA is possibly the best hotel I have ever stayed. The care with which they handle their guests is exceptional. The food is amazing and the premises is immaculate. I cannot recommend it enough.

10 Sep 2024

We enjoyed our stay at SOTA at Urgup very much - exceeded our expectations! Very comfortable, peaceful and was an excellent convenient location to explore the many attractions in Cappadocia. The owner was indispensable in helping us come up with an excellent itinerary customised to our priorities. She also helped arranged for a private car and driver at reasonable rates. As a result we experienced the best of what Cappadocia has to offer. Very warm, welcoming and helpful management and staff that's only found in a small owner operated boutique operation. Breakfast each day is full of fresh delicious options with a gorgeous view on the terrace. We would recommend staying at SOTA Urgup to explore the sights of Cappadocia with a restful environment after a tiring day of activities, then followed by a couple of days in Goreme to experience the sights of the hot air balloons and hustle & bustle of night life in Goreme.

06 Sep 2024

I Have been a hotel designer for 20 years and have a passion for boutique hotels. After seeing SOTA online, it stood out amongst a large list in Cappadocia. I have to say that after staying, I have rarely seen any property so fully offer both a perfectly curated design and atmosphere that also exceeds all service expectations. Every angle offers a beautiful view or authentic detail. The morning breakfast was a fresh, craveable assortment of local ingredients and food. A wide variety of a la minute omelettes added an additional level of hospitality and service hard to find in even the mot expensive of luxury boutique hotels. Homemade baked goods such as plumb cake and light cacao pastry were a daily joy and many ingredients were sourced from local house gardens. Hands down the best food of my trip. The service of the staff is remarkable, offering you anything you need at any time in passing and accommodating requests graciously. I can honestly say that they left no request over fulfilled in my week long stay. Nil the owner is an exemplar in hospitality, both offering detailed and well selected experiences that are tailored to your specific expectations of your time. She eliminates the hassle of sorting through tours and helps you navigate what villages you might like best and who offers the best drivers, food, ceramics, the list goes on. What makes it unique is that she offers the guidance of someone with impeccable taste who listens first to what you want from your trip before offering thoughts and options. She does not benefit from the service and only recommends she personally trusts. In summery, this is the best boutique hotel find that I have stayed with in over a decade. I had planned to stay two days and extended to seven for this property alone. I rarely write reviews on booking, but this one is well deserved! Thank you to Nil and her amazing team for making Cappadocia a truly unforgettable experience.

01 Sep 2024

We liked everything about SOTA. The hotel and each room are beautifully designed and thoughtful in every details. Location is perfect. However, what made our stay truly exceptional was the kindness of the hosts. Nil helped us arrange the perfect experience during our stay and gave us recommendations for areas of Cappadocia we would have not discovered otherwise. She even prepared a take-away breakfast for our early 4am flight back and sent some postcards for us - as we did not have the chance to send ourselves. Thank you for making our stay so memorable!