Small and Boutique Hotels in Cappadocia Urgup

The moment you take the first step, it is as if time has stopped and whispers the memories embedded in the stones. Urgup is not just a geography; it is like a poem in which the past, nature and people join hands. This unique town in the heart of Cappadocia, in the shadow of fairy chimneys, is ready to enchant you with both the balloons soaring into the sky and the stories from centuries beyond.When you come to Urgup, you are not actually visiting a place; you are following the footsteps of thousands of years of civilizations. Phrygians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans... Each of them left something here; a rock church, an underground city, a stone mansion, a water well... Especially the historical stone houses of Ürgüp... These structures that watch you silently carry the elegance of the past to today. There are now hotels in those houses where morning coffee was once drunk in the courtyard and wines were matured on the stone walls. But don't worry, the spirit is still there. If you stay, you might hear the past whispering through a stone in the middle of the night...Get up very early in the morning, when the coolness has not yet given way to the warmth of the sun. Because meeting the sunrise with balloons is one of the most special moments to experience in Urgup. As the sky turns into a riot of colors, dozens of balloons float over the valleys... Below, Goreme, Ortahisar, Avanos and of course Urgup; like a dream about to wake up. You just look at it. And inside you say “I am glad I came”.

Places to Visit: Valleys, Wines, Stories

Three Beauties: These fairy chimneys, which have become the symbol of Urgup, draw you in with their natural beauty and stories. Don't forget to make a wish, rumor has it that the wishes made here will come true.

Temenni Hill: If you want to see the city from high up, make your way here. If you catch the sunset, the photos will be unforgettable with the golden tones filtering through the stone buildings.

Urgup Wine Houses: Wines made from the region's famous grapes await you in stone cellars that have stood the test of time. You can taste at producers such as Turasan Wine House and even take a few bottles with you. But let's admit, nothing beats a sip of wine with the atmosphere.

Mustafapasa (Sinasos): This old Greek village, very close to Urgup, feels like you're in another time period with its stonework houses, monasteries and stray cats. As you sit in a café and sip your tea, you can hear the stories of the region from an old uncle sitting at the next table.

Taste Stops

• The slow-cooked flavor of test kebab,
• The tiny but assertive touch of Ürgüp ravioli,
• The warm accompaniment of pumpkin dessert cooked in a tandoor and walnuts...
• And if you come at vintage time, the local markets and wine shops are bustling. Clusters of grapes, walnuts, homemade pestils... Each one will go in your bag with your memories on your way back.

What to do in Urgup

• Take a balloon ride. At least once. Even if you have to get up very early...
• Walk the stone streets for hours. Don't be afraid to get lost.
• Watch the sunset on top of a hill.
• Stay in a stone house hotel. Listen to the silence at night.
• Drink tea in a local café. The stories you hear from the next table can be richer than the best travel books.