Taskonaklar Hotel

Taskonaklar Hotel

Taskonaklar Hotel: An Intimate Escape Overlooking Uchisar and Pigeon Valley

Taskonaklar Hotel is located in the moonlike Cappadocia National Park, perched in Uçhisar—the region’s most picturesque hilltop village—just 40 minutes from Nevsehir Cappadocia Airport. From its stone terraces and gardens, the valley unfurls in widescreen: soft tufa cliffs, distant fairy chimneys, and at dawn the quiet ascent of hot-air balloons drifting across Pigeon Valley. Step beyond the gate and you’re moments from Uçhisar’s winding lanes, tiny galleries and a clutch of exceptional restaurants within easy walking distance; linger awhile and the light itself becomes part of the experience, shifting across the land as if painting it anew.

Family-owned and run, Taskonaklar is a 25-room boutique hotel brimming with character—an elegant, restful place that lives by the motto “Luxury with a touch of family.” Rather than impose, it settles into the hillside with a gardener’s care: stone courtyards scented by herbs, quiet corners for reading, broad terraces made for watching the day unspool. It is intimate without ever feeling small, a sanctuary that opens naturally to the village and the valleys beyond.

Rooms and suites are individual by design, shaped by the contours of the rock and the rhythm of the view. Some are cave-hewn and cocooning; others are bright, with fireplaces for cool evenings and wide balconies or terraces for long, sunlit mornings. A handful come with private hot tubs that look straight out over Pigeon Valley, the perfect stage for balloon-streaked sunrises and star-dusted nights. Everywhere, materials feel honest and tactile—plaster, timber, linen—so the landscape remains the true decoration.

Dining at Moniq Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a gentle journey through Cappadocia’s culinary heritage, where seasonal produce and time-honoured recipes are treated with quiet confidence. The hotel’s private experiences add a sense of theatre: a candlelit dinner in an 800-year-old cave, a chef-led barbecue in the valley, a sunrise breakfast laid beneath a sky crossed by balloons. Transfers in the classic Land Rover Defender give these moments the feel of a small adventure—unhurried, perfectly pitched, and deeply memorable. Back at the hotel, wine tastings paired with Anatolian cheeses invite you to linger a little longer over the flavours of the land.

Taskonaklar is also a Residence of Creation. Since 2022, its A.R.C. artist residency programme has welcomed painters, writers and makers from around the world, offering time and space to work within Cappadocia’s otherworldly setting. That spirit of thoughtful creativity threads through the guest experience, too; the hotel feels curated but never contrived, as if shaped by the landscape itself.

Practicalities are pleasingly simple. Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport is the closest gateway (about 40 minutes), while Kayseri Airport sits a little further east (around 75 minutes) with wider domestic connections. High season runs from April to the end of October; June–August brings heat (around 33–36°C), while January and February can be crisp and crystalline (down to –10/–15°C). Each season has its own temperament—spring’s tender light, summer’s long evenings, autumn’s clarity—yet the mood here is constant: unhurried, generous, quietly extraordinary.

Many of our guests choose to experience Cappadocia with Discerning Collection as part of a tailor-made itinerary, pairing these valleys with Istanbul or a few restorative days on the Turkish coast. Cappadocia also rewards a visit in isolation, of course; the region is vast and varied, and we almost always recommend utilising our private guiding service, a vehicle and driver, and a personalised plan. It’s the surest way to uncover both the celebrated highlights and the quiet, starlit corners that make this place linger in the memory long after you’ve flown home.

In a nutshell

Prices From: Prices on request
Board Basis: Bed and Breakfast
Number of Rooms: 25
Number of Guests: Family Friendly
Distance to Town: 500m walk to the centre of Uchisar
Distance to Airport: 40 mins to Nevsehir and 75 mins to Kayseri
Views: Stunning Pigeon Valley & Dramatic Cappadocian Landscape
Car Hire: Yes for independant travellers who do not wish to use the services of our expert local guides
Wifi: Yes

Our guests love

Perched above Uçhisar, Taskonaklar blends authentic cave architecture with refined comfort, offering sweeping views across Pigeon Valley and Cappadocia’s iconic landscape. Guests can watch the sunrise as hot-air balloons drift silently across the horizon, a spectacle best enjoyed from a private terrace or hot tub. With thoughtful design, intimate scale, and a sense of timeless tranquillity, Taskonaklar captures the very essence of Cappadocia — making it an exceptional choice for our discerning guests.

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