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These are my favorite hotels in Cappadocia, the ones I'd book myself. For more options, search below.

Local tip: Booking.com works great if you're planning ahead from home, but once you're already here, it won't show hotels in Turkey. If you're booking on the go, try Trip.com instead.

If you'd prefer more space with a kitchen and laundry, or you're traveling as a group, Göreme has some great high-end apartments for rent. These are the ones I recommend.

Renting a car in Cappadocia helps you make the most of your time and build an itinerary around your own interests. The main international rental companies operate at both airports. Search for your car below:

Balloon flights in Cappadocia don't have a fixed price. It depends mostly on the time of year, the basket size, and what the company adds on, like breakfast or a champagne toast after landing. Prices range from €100 to €300. Demand matters too. When bad weather cancels flights several days in a row, prices tend to go up. In high season flights often sell out, so book your spot as soon as your travel dates are set.

Baskets usually hold between 12 and 28 people, and the smaller ones give you more room to move around and take photos. If budget is not a concern, aim for the smaller baskets.

Booking hot air balloon flights usually means comparing dozens of local companies, checking reviews, and emailing back and forth about pickup times. To make it easier, I've picked the best options from reliable booking platforms. All of them fly over Göreme National Park, so whichever you choose, you'll get the classic views you've seen in photos.

Cappadocia has far more to do than one trip allows, and booking sites list hundreds of options. To save you the scrolling, I've narrowed it down to experiences I've done myself and would happily book again, all easy to reserve online.