YUNAK EVLERI

Urgup, NEVSEHIR / TURKEY

Yunak Evleri is a combination of six cave houses with a total of 30 private cave rooms dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries and crowned with a 19th century Greek Mansion.

The name of the neighbourhood "YUNAK" comes from the old days when women used to do all their washing and of course, socialising by the fountain located at the village square. Being by the fountain and at the Yunak was the center of daily life.

These exceptional cave houses are renovated and decorated with care and in their own distinct style with strictly respecting the local character. The decor is elegant and personalized with beautiful hand-crafted furnishings and antiques. With 30 rooms, Yunak Evleri is small enough to be intimate, yet large enough to offer you privacy.

A labyrinth of narrow passageways and curved stone stairways lead to unique rooms tastefully decorated in warm Ottoman style. All rooms have private patios overlooking the Turkish Mesa.

In the stone mansion at the foot cliffs, music room with a good collection of music CDs and hi-fi system, a room with computer and and also wireless Internet connection, a DVD room with home theatre system room and a meeting room is located.

Evenings are characterized by sunset gatherings on soft upholstered Turkish pillows warmed by an outdoor fireplace. Candlelight dining is offered on the adjacent rooftop terrace.

Yunak Evleri has created a peaceful balance between modern comfort and tradition. With its convenient location in the center of Urgup, Yunak Evleri is a perfect base for daily excursions within Cappadocia.