Carved into the cliffs, cooled by stone, with the kind of view you never forget.
Welcome to our home for the world’s best cave hotels, honestly ranked. Inside you’ll find suites carved into volcanic cliffs and ancient rock, from the caldera of Santorini to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, each reviewed with the real pros and cons before you book.
About Cave Hotels
Cave hotels are among the most atmospheric luxury stays in the world, suites carved directly into cliffs, volcanic rock, or ancient hillsides, so the walls themselves become part of the experience. The stone keeps interiors naturally cool in summer and cozy in winter, while the settings, perched over a caldera or tucked into a valley of rock spires, deliver views you simply can’t get anywhere else.
The style shifts beautifully by destination. Santorini’s whitewashed yposkafa suites are dug into the volcanic caldera with famous sunset views; Cappadocia’s cave hotels are carved into Turkey’s surreal fairy-chimney landscape, often with rooftop views of the morning balloons; and Italy’s Matera offers ancient sassi cave dwellings restored into design-led hotels. Many now come with private terraces, plunge pools, and serious luxury built into the rock.
Every guide in this collection is ranked honestly, with the real trade-offs (the stairs, the natural light, the view versus the price) laid out before you book, so you can find the cave hotel that actually matches the trip you’re dreaming of.