![]() The mesmerising view of the river accompanied by the deliciously fresh seafood makes for a truly unique troglodytic experience. Located on a tufa cliff overlooking the Loire River, the hotel’s serene cave rooms are carved into the rocks. Les Hautes Roches (France) Image: Courtesy Les Hautes Roches The hotel also serves as a perfect location for a wedding, and you can spend the night in one of their suites. They even have German partners on board who are doctors of alternative medicine and host yoga and massage therapy workshops. One of the major tourist attractions here is the hot air balloon ride for an eagle-eye view of the beautiful city. If travelling with family, the Family Suite would be the best option. Feel like a king in their Byzantine or Roman King Suite or try the Eagle Nest Suite for some of the best views. There is a large selection of rooms to pick from. The rooms and bathrooms have heated flooring and beddings are handmade with the finest cotton while the bedspreads showcase Ottoman design. The luring open heated pool keeps you warm while you watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets. ![]() The cave hotel is an embodiment of luxury, comfort and serenity and influenced by a spiritual vibe which it gets from the surrounding area that was, up until a thousand years ago, used by Christian priests. The chef prepares traditional and delicious organic Turkish food in a kitchen, which was once a part of the monastery of the Byzantine Orthodox church in the 11th century. Located in Ayvali Village near Urgup, the luxury hotel with 35 restored cave rooms was the first rock hotel in the area and has been pampering its guests since 1999. Turkey’s Cappadocia is home to many cave hotels, and Gamirasu is one of them. Gamirasu Cave Hotel (Turkey) Image: Courtesy Gamirasu Cave Hotel It was abandoned in the ’60s and since then, has had a mysterious aura around it. ![]() Not just that, you can even take a trip to the less discovered Basilicata, the Calanchi valley and Craco which is also known as the Ghost Town. Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita also offers leisure activities like wine tasting tours and cheese-making lessons or you can get an exclusive itinerary made as well. You can also relax in the aromatic and soothing ambience of the spas, comprising Ayurvedic massages to relieve stress or have the most romantic candlelight dinner at the 13th century deconsecrated rock-cut church while relishing the chef’s best as well as the local cuisine. Though the rooms differ in size, you will find all basic amenities, along with beds with ergonomic mattresses, bathtubs or showers and a floor heating/cooling system among other things for your comfort. Image: Courtesy Sextantio Le Grotte della Civitaįor your stay, you can choose from a classic cave, superior cave, suite and executive suite. The position of the 18 spacious cave rooms hotel in Civita - the oldest part of Sassi - is such that it overlooks the Murgia National Park creating the most picturesque scenes. Home to many inhabitants from the stone and bronze ages, these caves have also served as a residence for monastic communities during the Middle Ages. Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita is the perfect place for travellers who also wish to experience the rich Italian culture and history. Located in Matera, South of Italy, these Sassi quarters were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita (Italy) Image: Courtesy Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita From the cave hotels in Turkey that date back centuries to those with scenic views of the Aegean in Greece, these hotels will leave you with a memorable experience.Ĭheck out some unique cave hotels around the world that you can bookmark for your post-pandemic travel. ![]() Although cave hotels around the world are not that common, the existing ones offer a unique experience to their guests. However, when you think about caves turned into hotels, they seem like a paradox, don’t they? When it comes to hotels, architecture and comfort go hand in hand.
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