Carefully, sensitively and authentically restored, the seven cave and stone-cut houses of Hikmet Süha Ersöz in Ürgüp echo the simplicity, harmony, heritage & culture of historic Cappadocia, and have all the modern comforts & cleanliness you expect with aesthetically-decorated sitting rooms, bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchens for meal preparation, courtyards, terraces and gardens are the perfect Cappadocia base for honeymooners, couples, solo travelers, families, two couples traveling together, groups of friends or anyone who wants lots of space and atmosphere.

What makes Houses special is its thoughtful understatement. Aesthetic is one of sensitivity to history and nature, so decoration is carefully considered and minimal, allowing the beauty of the natural stone and its history to fill your eye.

By Tom Brosnahan / Travel Writer

About the Founder

Hikmet Süha Ersöz is a pioneering figure in Cappadocia's hospitality and architectural preservation scene, recognized for developing the region's very first boutique cave hotel in Ürgüp.

Originally a law graduate who spent time in Italy and worked for his family's business in Akşehir, Ersöz arrived in Cappadocia in 1979 as a tourism volunteer and worked in the Tourist Information Office in Ürgüp.

In 1987, he purchased his first historical cave house in Ürgüp. By 1990, he opened Cappadocia’s very first boutique cave hotel, Esbelli Evi, setting a massive trend for what would eventually become the region's signature accommodation style.

Over a span of roughly 25 to 30 years, Ersöz expanded his footprint by acquiring and restoring 12 adjacent traditional structures, combining cave rooms and historical stone masonry.

In recent years, after operating his Esbelli Evi Hotel for decades, Ersöz shifted his focus toward independent, highly curated historical home rentals allowing travelers to experience authentic Cappadocian residential architecture.

By Tom Brosnahan / Travel Writer