Traveller’s Cave Pension – Goreme, Turkey
Traveller's Rest Cave Pension Courtyard
Are you traveling to Cappadocia? This pension is a fantastic place to drop your pack for a few days. As in many Cappadocia accommodations, all the rooms are in caves. This is part of the experience; just remember that “cave” by definition means damp and cool, so bring your warm nighties to snuggle up in.
Traveller’s Pension is surrounded by cave hotels, which are all a little snazzier and a lot pricier. As you walk through the stone entryway, you are greeted with a yell from above, then Yasar or one of the other helpful folks will welcome you and start making you feel right at home, first with a cup of cay, then a sit-down to help you plan your time in the area.
What I like:
•Price: a good value, which includes breakfast and clean sheets that fit the bed (always a plus).
•Breakfast: I like the standard Turkish breakfast, but it does get monotonous. Traveller’s has remedied this with offering your choice off their menu. I recommend the French Toast – different than anything I’ve ever had, and good.
•You can make reservations online (here) and not have to go through a third party.
•They can set up anything for you, activities, tours, and transportation- one-stop shopping.
•They serve beer and are friendly hosts.
Note: If you go to their website, you’ll notice they have two accommodations, the hotel and the pension. If you are looking for more comfort, even a fireplace and sitting area in your personal cave, then you will want to reserve the hotel. I’ve stayed there, too, and it is luxurious.
If you do book with them, please tell them you heard about it from me, then let me know what you think about it, too.