Museum Hotel, Cappadocia

The unusual experience offered by the Museum Hotel, located in Cappadocia, a region of supremely singular beauty, is captivating. The architecture of the hotel, built on former ruins, and partially troglodytic as are so many buildings in Cappadocia, is what first catches your eye. The bare stone décor of the rooms, lounges and the restaurant, which serves delicious Turkish cuisine, is brightened by the bold colours of the carpets, furnishing fabrics and objects d'art. The Museum Hotel houses a fabulous collection of Turkish works of art and antiques. The terrace overlooking the valley offers a 180° panorama of a landscape that is unique in the world.
Why 'Museum'?
Museum Hotel has been operating since 2003 and is the world's first "living museum" concept hotel. Every area of the hotel-the rooms, the public areas, the hotel restaurant, and even the cave tunnels-displays examples of priceless historical monuments from the Hittite, Roman, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods, all registered with Nevşehir Museum. Museum Hotel presents a mix of Cappadocian culture-its architecture, traditions, lifestyle, ancient cuisine, and even early regional clothing styles-in its unique "living museum" concept. The concept of the "living museum" is a truly meaningful one: the hotel was built through a project of restoring caves and stone houses thousands of years old, as well as buildings that are the most magnificent examples of craftsmanship in the region.
Museum Hotel & Relais & Chateux
Museum Hotel, one of the finest and most unique hotels, is proud to be the only hotel in Turkey invited to join the Relais & Châteaux family, thanks to its distinctive characteristics, art and antiques concept, traditional décor, and exquisite cuisine. To be chosen from numerous applicants is a great honour. Unlike typical hotel affiliates, membership to Relais & Châteaux is not a monetary thing. To join this special family of hoteliers and chefs, members must possess distinctive characteristics and facilities that differentiate them from typical chain hotels. The standard of service is of utmost importance. Then, Relais & Châteaux requires exceptional service and quality of the restaurant. With award-winning chefs, wines produced by the hotel itself, exceptional restaurant service, Museum Hotel is an outstanding luxury boutique hotel. The Relais & Châteaux family, which began with French châteaux (castles) over 50 years ago, continues today with a cave boutique hotel from Cappadocia, Museum Hotel. Besides its artistic nature, the hotel's unique museum concept and thousand-year-old caves make Museum Hotel an important addition to Relais & Châteaux.
Why book with us?
At The Turquoise Collection you can book to stay at the Museum Hotel on a room only basis (bed & breakfast) or as part of a ATOL protected holiday including flights. Speak to one of our Journey Planners who will be on hand every step of the way in planning you stay in Cappadocia.