Argos In Cappadocia

A unique landscape created by volcanic tuff and delicately shaped by wind, snow and rain for over thousands of years. The homeland of the Hittites, the largest monastery settlement of the world for centuries, the native land of grapes and wine, the cradle of Christianity, the heart of the Seljuks, the oasis of the Anatolian steppe or the “Land of Beautiful Horses” as the Persians called it: this is Cappadocia.

The unfolding of a fascinating history, a mystical atmosphere, a beauty forever etched in mind… And in the middle of all this stands a hotel built with a love for this region: Argos in Cappadocia.

It is the most special hotel of the land which underground cities were carved into thousands of years ago, millions of pigeons considered to be the safest nest, and monks retreated to for centuries.

The hotel offers an unparalleled stay with a unique value offering from one of a kind room options to an enchanting history, staff to food & beverage varieties, decoration to architecture, eco-consciousness and pet friendliness to a meaningful contribution to the region.

Argos in Cappadocia is one of the most original transformation projects in Cappadocia. It has been meticulously put together since 1996. It all started with the idea of building a house. It was initially a piece of land purchased thinking “this is the place to live”, but the historical remains unearthed during construction changed all plans.

The desire to reveal, preserve, promote and embrace the beauty of Cappadocia transformed the idea of building a house into building a hotel. Under the supervision of expert architects, historians and the cultural and natural heritage preservation board, the hotel rooms, each of which took years to build and to be gradually incorporated into an area of 13,500 square meters, were inspired by the region in all their aspects from texture to decoration. This is how Argos in Cappadocia, the “hotel with a village for a heart”, was born.

Argos in Cappadocia is a “hotel of fine details”. From the table to the carpet, the audio system to playlists, the soap to the umbrellas, every minute detail in the rooms has been put together, as our guests would say, with “sophistication”. Built using local stones and wood, the rooms are furnished by combining traditional Turkish handicrafts with modern furniture.

Argos in Cappadocia gives you the opportunity to spend some alone time in your room and focus on your creativity or to relax, as well as the opportunity to socialize with many different activities.

At Argos in Cappadocia, you can unwind in the pool while watching the colorful dance of hot air balloons, have a massage while enjoying the view of Mount Erciyes and Pigeon Valley, treat yourself to a delicious meal made with the produce grown in our own garden at our restaurants, taste our award-winning wines made with the grapes from our vineyard at lounge area, or lose the track of time as you let your eyes wander towards the valleys, vineyards, apricot and apple orchards by the fireplace or on the terrace in the evening.

Even if you never leave the hotel, you will find yourself immersed in a wealth of details carefully picked to perfectly blend with the true texture of Cappadocia and to give you information about the basic characteristics of the region.

How many hotels are there in the world with a centuries-old underground tunnel underneath it? A part of this tunnel, originally thought to be six kilometers long, connects Gemil Mansion with the Tünelli Mansion of our hotel.

ROOMS & SUITES 
The 51 rooms in Argos in Cappadocia, designed to blend in with the landscape and historical texture of the region and meticulously built in 26 years, promise 51 different experiences to their guests. Overlooking the Pigeon Valley, Mount Erciyes and fairy chimneys, the 51 rooms on graded terraces offer a unique pastoral feast for the eye.

They can be divided into five categories based on their size (m2). It is also safe to say that there are “51 different categories”. Offering fireplace, terrace or cave alternatives, these unique rooms, each with a different aura and personality, share the same gusto.

Rustic niches and corners shaped by the volcanic rocks in the region create living spaces that combine traditional Turkish handicrafts with modern furniture in great harmony.

Both locally and internationally recognized as the “Most Romantic” and the “Best Wedding Hotel”, Argos in Cappadocia is the choice of honeymoon couples with rooms featuring private pools – a rarity. With rooms that offer an unmatched vacation experience, Argos in Cappadocia is the only right answer to the question “Where should we stay in Cappadocia?”.

Splendid Suite
Ash, sand and lava! Components of tuff… Carved into tuff in which the region is highly rich, splendid suites with pools are ideal for those who do not compromise on their comfort and romance while staying in a cave.

There are also living rooms where you can relax or get creative in the suites decorated with stone arches, connecting history and the contemporary with their cave atmosphere. You can also enjoy the outdoor beauties of Cappadocia in the private garden or on the private terrace of your suite.

Tiraz Jacuzzi Suite
Argos in Cappadocia, Turkey is one of the best hotel with hot tub suites and the perfect abode for your honeymoon escapade: Honeymoon suite with private pool and jacuzzi…

Savour the luxurious interiors, breath-taking views, and ample space and privacy in the Tiraz jacuzzi suite, our latest addition to the hotel rooms. Immerse yourself in bliss at one of our private jacuzzi suites and bask in the glory of Turkey and its sensational sunsets from the private terrace in your room.

Deluxe Rooms
The mystical atmosphere, antique Turkish rugs and carefully selected furnishing in these special rooms, which were virtually built by kneading not by carving the stone, will immerse you in the historical fabric of the region. Each of the rooms varies in style and design creating the allure to experience a different room in each stay.

NAHITA CAPPADOCIA RESTAURANT
Inspired and nourished by its Anatolian roots, respectful of its geography, history, and cultural continuity, Nahita, the new star of Anatolian cuisine, harbors the mindfulness that lacks in the new world. Nahita’s “good” sense and approach is reflected throughout its philosophy, narrative, service, and dishes.

Nahita’s inherit ties to Cappadocia, home to one of the oldest human settlements in history, and Anatolia, where the world’s earliest teachings originated, the first clay pots were created, copper was processed, agriculture and farming were established, tables were set to share meals, and the “major transformation” of humanity begun, is reflected in its location at the heart of Anatolia.

Nahita promises guests a journey where they can reconnect with nature and culture to experience the regional heritage. From the perspective of cultural heritage, Nahita adopts the principle of maintaining Anatolian culture in a waste-free environment.

Nahita’s menu is curated through produce from an area of 60 km diameters, where most significant Neolithic Age settlements can be found. Cappadocia, one of the few areas where life has uninterruptedly persisted for around 11 thousand years, is among the most outstanding examples of this period, when social order was altered, and urbanized life started.

In a unique land that was created over millions of years, Nahita Dokya wines made from grapes cultivated from volcanically fertilized Anatolian soil and Nahita’s signature cocktails await on a terrace that opens a gateway to history from Guvercinlik Valley to Erciyes Mountain.

A unique culinary experience offering one the world’s most ancient views while harboring the teachings of Anatolia, Nahita invites you on a journey to become part of history.

SEKI RESTAURANT
Seki Restaurant, which takes its name (meaning “terraces on the slopes”) from the lush green terraces of our hotel, has been etched in the minds and taste buds of its guests with different layers of flavor that live up to its name.

Located in one of the oldest and largest monasteries in the world, above the cellar, one of the prime locations of this area, Seki is the most awarded and most popular restaurant in the Cappadocia region.

Recognized time and again among the “best” by international magazines and organizations such as Condé Nast, Wine Spectator and Departures.com, Seki Restaurant bases its service on the philosophy of using the freshest ingredients to prepare any dish in the best way possible.

When the unique valley landscape, which has been home to ancient civilizations for centuries, is combined with traditional flavors from the hands of master chefs, an unforgettable experience emerges.

Seki boasts a refined cuisine with a wide range of options from cold starters to slow cooked meat dishes, artisanal pasta varieties to vegan options, recipes using local produce. Seki is a refined cuisine restaurant with its unique flavor options made from recipes using local products.

Striving to embrace and promote to their guests the “Zero Mile” philosophy (“Make food with hyper-local ingredients”), which is crucially important for ecological sustainability, Seki’s culinary team use produce collected from the hotel’s garden fresh between June-October and in their dried or fermented form during the rest of the year.

Moreover, molasses obtained from the grapes such as Emir, Dimrit, and Parmak, which are harvested from the vineyards of Argos in Cappadocia, add another layer of flavor to the dishes or make for a delicious breakfast spread.

You can gaze at the snow-covered Mount Erciyes and fairy chimneys, sip your coffee, eat dried fruits picked from 1,800 trees in the gardens of Argos in Cappadocia, and experience the combination of pleasure and local produce. The horticultural activities in these gardens are certified with “clean agriculture’.

While you enjoy dishes cooked with sauces made from tomatoes grown in the organic gardens on the slopes of Seki or with local potatoes, a quick glance at the gardens of Argos in Cappadocia stretching out to the Pigeon Valley will be enough to see the ‘source’ of what is on your plate.

SEKI LOUNGE
From a cup of Turkish coffee after breakfast to a soothing afternoon tea, cocktails that will cool you down on hot summer days to drinks that will set your veins on fire on cold winter days, Argos in Cappadocia’s wide-ranging beverage options are at your service all day long.

You can also get detailed information about our wine cellar, awarded by Wine Spectator, from our bar staff and sommeliers in the cellar. You are invited for a cup of coffee after breakfast, an afternoon drink or to enjoy the place all day long. From comforting herbal teas to drinks that will set your veins on fire.

Seki Lounge is one of the places where almost all our guests who visit Argos in Cappadocia spend most of their time. With an architectural language that perfectly incorporates stone and wood, a high ceiling and a unique view, it is designed for you to spend the whole day at the comfort of your home. Enjoying fresh air on its terrace or losing the track of time as you sit and talk by the fireplaces are the essentials of Seki Lounge.

FROM GARDEN TO THE TABLE 
We value our vineyards and gardens, and agriculture. The vegetables grown in our garden with good agricultural practices are among the prized ingredients of our dishes. The fruits picked from 1800 trees in our garden are dried, preserved inside the oldest storage places in the region, namely fairy chimneys, and served to your rooms…

We serve them when they are at their freshest or as jam and sauce. You can also get information from the Argos in Cappadocia concierge team to attend the cooking workshop where you use the produce you harvest from our garden.

You can harvest the produce used in our cooking workshops yourself in their season and use them in our local culinary workshops to cook. Do not forget to get information from our concierge team about the cooking workshops.

From delicious jams that bring color to your breakfast table to a wide variety of dried produce that you can enjoy at any time during the year… We make sure to never miss an opportunity to bring all that Anatolia has to offer to your table. We follow clean agriculture practices and recycle rain water in doing so, respecting nature.

CAPPADOCIAN WINES
Learn about our viticulture activities that we carry out utilizing cutting-edge techniques in the Cappadocia region, which boasts one of the few terroirs in the world where grapes grow healthier thanks to the volcanic soil and the temperature difference between day time and night time.

Our Gülşehir and Sofular vineyards located at an altitude between 900 and 1300 meters, are home to native Anatolian varieties such as Kalecik Karası, Boğazkere, Emir and Narince, as well as other well-known international varieties such as Shiraz and Chardonnay.

The generous winds that shape the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the natural touch of the Kızılırmak River give the wines of the region their characteristic taste. In the Cappadocia region, a total of 30 different grape varieties can be produced, including early, intermediate and late harvest. The volcanic soil rich in minerals and plenty of sunlight culminate in a highly fertile region.

The most special grape variety of the region is Emir, which is also grown in our vineyard. Its grains are medium-sized and the skin thickness is medium. All producers in the region make white wine using Emir, which is a grape variety with a juicy, aromatic and acidic flavor profile.

ROOM SERVICE
Would you like to sip a drink while spending the day on your suite terrace or enjoy marshmallows in front of the fireplace in your room during the winter? You do not even have to move an inch.

You can reach our room service through our Whatsapp line and order whatever you want. You can also choose and taste the special meals prepared by our restaurant team from the menus in the rooms at any time of the day.

The room service menu prepared by our chefs according to your requests is at your service throughout the day. Whether you are staying in your room for a meeting or for relaxing, you can enjoy a great dining experience in the comfort of your room with your selection from our extensive menu.

THERAPY ROOM
Located in the heart of one of the largest monastic settlements, consisting of thousands of caves carved into a rock block, Argos in Cappadocia’s therapy room enables your soul and body to take a deep breath with its holistic massage experiences.

Enjoy a massage in the unique atmosphere of a cave where you can experience the mystical spirit of Cappadocia to the fullest. This fabulous experience will provide spiritual and physical purification through professional guidance and touches.

OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL
You can enjoy the astonishing views of Cappadocia covered in snow during winter and the mighty Mount Erciyes in the pool that is heated for you, or you can cool off in the pool as you take in the beauty of the landscape in the summer heat. Regardless of the season, do not forget to pack your swimsuit and make a booking to enjoy our pool.

EVENTS
Be it concerts or business meetings… Argos in Cappadocia, which has hosted numerous events highly praised by their participants, would like to welcome you at its new events. A plethora of options to choose from for exhibitions, talks, presentations, musical performances or conferences.

You can choose from its 2000-year-old bezirhane (linseed oil mill), chapel, lush green terraces and valley projecting towards the fairy chimneys, restaurant offering rich flavors of Cappadocia that suit every taste, or its museum-like hall that we restored back to its golden days. Argos in Cappadocia is the place for an unforgettable marriage proposal, wedding or honeymoon.

WEDDINGS IN CAPPADOCIA
For an intimate, glamorous, memorable, and yet modest wedding, the team at Argos in Cappadocia, boasting the “Best Wedding”, “Most Romantic” and “Best Honeymoon” awards, has thought of every minute detail for you, from your room to meals, cocktails to private transfer service. Check out the honeymoon package we have prepared for you.

CAPPADOCIA EXPERIENCES
You can sit back and enjoy the stunning view of Cappadocia as it takes on a different character in each season or have the complete Cappadocia experience by participating in various activities.

Here are ‘only a few’ of the experiences we can suggest: touring the underground cities that once were home to Anatolian civilizations, taking fairy chimney tours, valley walks, hot air balloon rides at sunrise, vineyard tours where you can learn about local grapes, birdwatching or photography tours, doing alternative sports and seeing concerts in unexpected venues.

This hotel and its surrounding unique geography offer you a plethora of alternatives to choose from and a diverse selection of experiences. Plan your unforgettable vacation now.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia offers a ‘multidimensional’ landscape in various aspects. It promises a multifaceted spatial phenomenon where one gets to experience a different side of Cappadocia from down below, high above, right and left…

There lies a whole other history in each of its layers… That’s why you need to go down to have a walk in the valleys and then look up, and sometimes look down from the sky. Cappadocia is one of the most popular destinations in the world for hot air ballooning.

You can get on the hot air balloons that take off from the bottom of the valleys just before sunrise and behold the fairy chimneys, the seemingly endless valleys that stretch into the horizon and, if you are lucky, even the wild horses of Anatolia. Do not miss out on the opportunity to discover Cappadocia from a different angle with hot air balloons!

SCENIC CAPPADOCIA TOURS
This activity, where you can explore Mount Erciyes in its breathtaking splendor, the unique fairy chimneys, the Ihlara Valley with life in its curves, and the Panorama of Göreme, which is the prime spot to observe the general texture of the region, will give you an overview of the natural gems in Cappadocia.

CAPPADOCIA BIKE TOURS
Cappadocia is a paradise for biking enthusiasts! As you are pedaling in the region, where the 52nd Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey took place, immersed in nature and surrounded by valleys, you will soon find yourself going back in time. You can take a tour on the Bağlıdere-Love Valley route, which stretches for 5 km along Uçhisar, and reach the mysterious valleys of Ortahisar as you cycle further from Uçhisar.

CAPPADOCIA HORSEBACK RIDING TOURS
You can also tour the valleys on horseback in Cappadocia, which is also rumored to be named after its famous beautiful horses. These tours, which do not require professional horseback riding skills, follow trails where vehicles cannot enter, passing through vineyards and gardens, and the participants are accompanied by tour guides on horseback who can be best described as ‘local cowboys’. A horse safari experience in Cappadocia can make you feel like you are at a movie plateau.

CAPPADOCIA NATURE & VALLEY WALKS
To understand the geography of Cappadocia, one must see it from every angle. It is both enjoyable and instructive to explore the region at eye level, to walk in its nature and through its valleys. You can get information from our concierge team for these hiking trails with various difficulty levels and walking times.

SUNRISE YOGA
“Surya Namaskar”, also known as sun salutation yoga, is a type of yoga that combines rhythm with physical and spiritual energy and consists of 12 basic asanas. You can get information from Argos in Cappadocia concierge team for this yoga activity where the mystical winds of the ancient lands of Anatolia gracefully shape your body and soul.

FULL MOON WALKS
Would you like to explore Cappadocia under the mystical Full Moon that turns night into day? You can experience this breathtaking landscape, its valleys and more by walking as the Full Moon illuminates your path or by gazing at the surroundings from the hotel’s terrace or restaurant.

You can turn this experience into memories to be cherished forever by topping it off with the snacks prepared by the Seki Restaurant team and the products from our vineyard.

CULINARY TOURS IN CAPPADOCIA
Let’s follow in the footsteps of people who used their creativity to come up with delicious recipes out of nothing, using what they could grow in the middle of the Anatolian steppe!

Local food, pastries, dried products, techniques developed for different storage conditions and more. This experience, which is set in the charming Ayvalı Village of Cappadocia and allows our guests to take local cooking classes, is the one for you.

COOKING CLASSES 
Valuing nature, production and local products, the Argos in Cappadocia team invites you to a cooking workshop where you will experiment with the unique ingredients Anatolia has to offer.

In the year-round cooking classes, with special guidance from the experienced culinary team of Argos in Cappadocia, you can master recipes from the Anatolian cuisine or prepare any special dish you want.

You can also harvest organic produce grown in the garden of Argos in Cappadocia between June and October in line with good agricultural practices and attend cooking classes with whatever is in your basket.

It would be wrong to leave Cappadocia without learning how to cook the locally famous clay pot stew (testi kebab), bulgur dıvıl meatballs or sızgıt casserole with eggs! You can use the recipes you will learn in our classes to cook those dishes back home and cherish the fond memories you have had at Argos in Cappadocia until next time.

Website: www.argosincappadocia.com

Rooms: 51

Price: from 339 EUR per night