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Star Cave

Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey

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Goreme Cappadocia, Göreme
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Star Cave is one of the newer hostels in the Goreme area. Consequently, it's not yet in the guidebooks. This is a plus as the owners are still trying -- unlike some of the other hostels you'll find around Goreme! Star Cave has two mixed dorm rooms, a six-bed and a four-bed. Both come at the same cost and the bathroom is shared between both dorm rooms. These rooms are cave rooms and subsequently quite dark and atmospheric. The heating works brilliantly in winter and they would stay very cool in summer, as they are built quite far back into the hillside.

Private cave rooms are also available as are private, two-room suites. Private rooms come in two styles and are comfortably and tastefully decked out with blankets, and knick-knacks. All private rooms have wonderful tiled bathrooms, with large mirrors, huge hot showers (with screens), and basins. Towels are provided and bathrooms are clean. Rooms are not serviced everyday but the prices reflect this.

Outdoor communal space is huge with upper and lower decks providing ample seating and glorious views across the town. In summer, the lower deck is fitted out with ottoman low cushioned bench style seating to creating a great sense of ambiance. There is an indoor communal area with tables and bench seats and a pot belly stove in winter. This also houses a TV with cable and the internet (access to which is free, although with only one computer, it could be competitive in peak times!). Star Cave also does food at reasonable prices and they are happy for guests to bring their own alcohol onto the premises -- a nice bonus!

To get to Star Cave from the Goreme otogar, simply ask for a free pick up from the accommodation office or head up to the intersection (uphill) turn left and head along until you see the signs. While Star Cave is a little further than some of the other hostels, it has a much more relaxed and friendly vibe. The owners are happy to hook you up with tours, but don't force them down your throat. Give it a go before everyone else finds it!

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Comment by Max, Australia
July 2007
Best Hostel Staff I've ever dealt with!
I honestly can't sing enough praise for the Star Cave hostel or Ramazan and his fathery (the managers). We had so much fun here that we extended our stay in Goreme from two nights to a week. The hostel is brand new, the dorm/bathrooms are modern and clean with western toilets. Ramazan offers amazing meals in house that are cheaper and tastier than your likely to find anywhere else in town and he personally called around and organised tours/activities we wanted for half the price we could get. (Trust me -- we checked!) He even came with us to the local bar and kept an eye on the girls in the group to make sure everyone got home safely! Try and find that kind of service in another hostel. The pictures shown here don't do the dorm rooms justice -- these may be the private rooms? The dorm room i stayed in was much nicer than this. Don't be put off by the kind of shabby looking entrance when you arrive -- give the place a chance and you won't regret your stay here.
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