Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge
Contemporary eco-luxury boutique with ancient cave architecture. Every suite is named after a Hittite or Babylonian goddess — the Arinnitti (sun goddess) is a 60 sqm duplex loft; the Kamrusepa (goddess of healing) is a cave room with onyx-surfaced bathroom walls. The lobby has leather sofas, a wood-burning fireplace, commissioned artworks, and old mosaics. Warm, intimate, and design-forward without being cold or corporate.
Book the Aruru Cave Suite (€710/night) if you want a private Turkish hammam inside your room — it's a genuinely rare feature.
Why It Matters
Holds a 2025 Michelin Key award, was on the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List, and is a verified member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Virtuoso. One of very few Cappadocia hotels with a private working vineyard and a genuine sustainability program using advanced environmental technologies. The Plum Restaurant is run by Head Chef Volkan Ince and earns consistent praise for Michelin-quality cooking from its own garden.
An 11-suite eco-boutique perched above the Uchisar Valley in Cappadocia, Ariana Lodge puts you face-to-face with one of Turkey's most dramatic landscapes. Five suites are cut directly into tufa rock — cave rooms with gas fireplaces, marble bathrooms, and espresso machines. The rest take a more contemporary form, with private decks that frame hot air balloons drifting past at sunrise. The hotel's own vineyard, The Plum Restaurant, and a serious commitment to sustainability set it apart from the region's many cave hotel competitors.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Aja Loft Stone Suite
From EUR455 / nightNamed after the Babylonian dawn goddess. A loft-style stone suite sleeping 2, from €455/night with a king-size bed.
KingArinnitti Duplex Suite
From EUR830 / nightA 60 sqm duplex with separate living room and private deck — the go-to if you want an apartment-like layout for hosting guests. Named after Arinnitti, the Hittite sun goddess and principal deity. Features a mosaic artwork luxury bathroom, gas fireplace, and queen-size bed.
Queen · 60 sqmAruru Cave Suite
From EUR710 / nightA 55 sqm cave suite with a spectacular valley view and a home-like setting. The standout feature is the private Turkish hammam bath with an elegant wood lounging area, making it unique among Cappadocia cave rooms. Gas fireplace and queen-size bed complete the picture.
Queen · 55 sqmBau Deluxe Cave Suite
From EUR350 / nightNamed after the Babylonian deity of the dark waters of the deep, the explorer goddess. A cave suite sleeping 2 from €350/night — the most accessible entry point into the property.
QueenBeltis Deluxe Stone Suite
From EUR585 / nightNamed after the Sumerian goddess associated with Venus, wells, and trees. A stone suite sleeping 2, from €585/night. King-size bed.
KingInara Deluxe Stone Suite
From EUR540 / nightNamed after the Hittite-Hurrian goddess of wild animals and protection. A stone suite sleeping up to 3 with a king-size bed. From €540/night.
KingIshtar Duplex Suite
From EUR830 / nightThe largest suite at 62 sqm, Ishtar is a modern loft with a contemporary design and elegant ambience. It has a private deck, mosaic artwork luxury bathroom with a bathtub, gas fireplace, and king-size bed. Named after the most important deity in Babylonian culture.
King · 62 sqmKamrusepa Deluxe Cave Suite
From EUR350 / nightA 58 sqm cave suite named after the Hittite goddess of healing and magic. The bathroom is surrounded by original rock walls with beautifully appointed onyx surfaces — a mystical ambiance with contemporary design. Shared terrace. Sleeping 2, from €350/night.
King · 58 sqmNanshe Deluxe Cave Suite
From EUR585 / nightNamed after the Babylonian goddess of fertility and dreams, Nanshe is a cave suite sleeping up to 3 with a king-size bed. From €585/night.
KingSiduri Superior Stone Suite
From EUR540 / nightNamed after the Babylonian divine wine-maker goddess who lived on the shore of the garden of the sun. Sleeps 2, from €540/night, king-size bed.
KingSilili Cave Suite
From EUR455 / nightNamed after the divine mare of Babylonian mythology from the Epic of Gilgamesh. A cave suite sleeping up to 3. From €455/night.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided hike through Cappadocia's fairy chimneys at sunrise.
Guided exploration of Cappadocia's serene landscapes under a full moon.
Off-road adventure through the rugged, less-visited parts of Cappadocia.
Ride through Cappadocia's landscapes in an authentic Land Rover Defender, stopping at a viewpoint for local wines and artisanal snacks.
Private horseback riding experience. Hotel arranges private car transfer to the riding site.
Sunrise balloon ride over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and valleys. Private car transfer provided. The hotel's terrace also offers front-row balloon views at dawn.
Hotel provides bikes and a local map with suggested routes through the Cappadocia valleys.
Intimate six-course tasting menu served under the stars in the hotel's private vineyard.
Bespoke open-air picnic in the hotel's private vineyard featuring local artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and freshly baked bread.
Discover the secrets of authentic Cappadocian cuisine with the hotel's local chef.
Private wine tasting at Ariana Lodge's own on-site vineyard, with views across the Cappadocia canyon.
Guided visit to one of Cappadocia's best sunset viewpoints.
Exclusive full-day journey through Cappadocia's most iconic sites.
Private tour covering Cappadocia's iconic landmarks — underground city, Avanos, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley, and a private visit to an Avanos pottery atelier. Optional Goreme Open Air Museum visit. Departs 9am, Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun, April–October.
Journey along the ancient Silk Road to the ethereal Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü), visiting a historic Caravanserai en route.
Capture Cappadocia with a professional photographer and English-speaking guide. Private car provided.
Witness the profound Semah Ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes — a spiritual and cultural Sufi ritual performed in a historic setting.
Curated in-room romantic experiences — the hotel can arrange rose petal turndowns, private dinners, and other bespoke romantic touches.
Relax in the heated outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the vineyard with champagne, surrounded by Cappadocia's night sky.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
In-hotel bar for evening drinks and nightcaps.
Complimentary a-la-carte breakfast served daily.
On-site working vineyard used for wine tastings, vineyard picnics, and candlelight dinners.
Multiple sun terraces overlooking the Uchisar Valley — used for yoga, alfresco massage, and watching sunrise balloon flights.
Alfresco massage available on sun terraces overlooking the valley.
Outdoor heated jacuzzi with views over the vineyard and valley. Also bookable as part of the Champagne & Hot Tub experience.
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