Avanos Hotels

If you have planned a trip to Cappadocia, Avanos has to be on the list of places to see. With a history that dates back more than 4000 years, with its fairy chimneys, its ceramic workshops, the longest river in Turkey, the Kızılırmak that runs through the city, and its wonderful hotels, Avanos is like the enchanted town of the tale that hides thousands. of secret adventures. In this story, the hotels play an important role since they are the ones who take you on a journey back in time.

About Nevsehir-Avanos

Avanos is one of the most tourist places in Cappadocia where your level of admiration will reach the maximum before the enchanting views of valleys, fairy chimneys that are the symbols of the area, cave churches, and local crafts. The Underground City of Özkonak, which is located in the town of Avanos, is very different from other cities as the air ventilation channels are carved to perfection. As for the Zelve Open Air Museum, you will surely feel as if you are walking on the surface of Mars because of its color and appearance.

Zank Höyük is a burial mound where archaeological excavations have brought to light many specimens of objects such as ceramics from the Hellenistic period and the Iron Age. The Sarıhan Caravanserai, about 5 km from Avanos, is one of the most spectacular monuments of the Seleucid period with its impressive decoration and stone architecture in pastel colors such as yellow, pink, and beige.

Another example of the Seleucid period in Avanos is the Alaaddin Mosque built in the 13th century. When you go shopping in Avanos, you will see many shops and small workshops for ceramics and local handicrafts. Along the Red River, Kızılırmak, there are many cafes and restaurants where you can rest and enjoy the scenery. The famous Turkish nights with folk dances and belly dancing, which are the pearls of Cappadocia’s nightlife, are organized in the cave restaurants of Avanos. The town of Cappadocia is a historical, archaeological, and handicraft attraction.

About Avanos

However Avanos, like all areas of Cappadocia, has in its bosom wonderful panoramic views, enchanted valleys, fairy chimneys, churches, troglodyte houses, and local handicrafts, which are high-level tourist attractions.

The Underground City of Özkonak, unlike the other underground cities in the region, has a special construction. Zelve Open Air Museum is one of the most interesting places in the region, with its churches, monasteries, and tunnels. There you will feel like you are on Mars. The Zank mound revealed many remains from the Hellenistic period and the Iron Age. The Sarıhan Caravanserai, located about 5 km from Avanos, is one of the best examples of the Seljuk period with its highly decorative architecture and typical construction with local pastel-colored stones. Another example of this wonderful architecture that may have survived till our days is the Alaaddin Mosque in Avanos.

About Avanos Hotels

Strolling through Avanos, so you will be able to see many ceramic products and workshops. This small city is famous for its artisan products and there is no shortage of shops. You will be able to do a lot of shopping and take away many memories of this fascinating city. The Red River, Kızılırmak, which passes through Avanos, is home to many cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy this extraordinary panorama. Another of Avanos famous entertainments is the traditional Turkish nights that are held in cave restaurants, where you can taste the typical local food and watch the folk dances at the same time.

This small town of Nevşehir and the Kızılırmak river enchants its visitors with its natural and historical places.
If you are planning to spend a vacation in Avanos, one of the most attractive places in Cappadocia, you can opt for the hotels located in Avanos itself and take advantage of the early booking bells that usually have cheaper prices.

How to get to Avanos – Avanos Hotels

Air flights

If you want to go to Avanos by plane, you can also choose between two airports, Kayseri or Nevşehir. Then, you can opt for a transfer, a shuttle, or simply a taxi to get to Avanos.

Road transport to Avanos

To get to Avanos by road you can take a direct bus from all the cities of Turkey. These buses arrive first at the Nevşehir bus terminal. From there you can take another bus to Avanos.

All visitors must first arrive at the Nevşehir bus terminal, coming from big or small cities.

Those who come with a private vehicle, have to do about 20 km after Nevşehir to reach Avanos.

Those who come by personal or private car leaving from nearby places like Ankara or Kayseri have the opportunity to take advantage of the scenery on the way to Avanos.

How to get to the city center of Avanos

It is easy to get to Avanos since it is only 20 km from Nevşehir. You have the possibility of taking a common urban transport, bus or microbus, at very affordable prices, by foot or you can simply opt for a taxi.

Popular Destinations in Avanos Turkey Cappadocia

Özkonak Underground City in Avanos
This 4-floor underground city was used by the civilizations that passed through Avanos, as homes and at the same time as shelters. This city, of which it is not known exactly when and by whom it was built, was like an underground castle because it allowed people to defend themselves against enemy attacks.
– Caravanserai of Sarihan
– Historic houses of Avanos
– Tomb of Haci Bektas Veli

Popular Museums in Avanos

Güray Museum – Avanos

The Güray Museum is one of the most interesting places in Avanos. It is a huge ceramic museum excavated in the rock where very old ceramic pieces are exhibited. You will have the opportunity to visit the museum’s pottery workshops and buy souvenirs for yourself or your friends.

Chez Galip Avanos Hair Museum

Chez Galip is both a museum and a pottery workshop where you have the opportunity to see how the local ceramics are made and see the hair hanging from the ceiling and the interior walls that have a very special history.

Places to Visit in Avanos

Çavuşin Avanos

Çavuşin, one of the important and scenic stops for sports tours such as jeep safari, hiking, or horseback riding, is a town known for its churches and troglodyte houses.

Avanos Pottery Workshops

The pottery surely reminds many of you of the romantic movie entitled ‘the Ghost’. You will see that it is a very relaxing activity. Touching, kneading, and shaping the wet clay is an extraordinary sensation. We recommend you not leave Avanos without seeing the ceramic workshops.

Sarcophagus of Avanos and burial mound of Chech

Avanos, the cradle of many civilizations, houses both their homes and the tombs of their nobility. You should add these historical places to your list of places to see without fail in Avanos.

Natural Beauties of Avanos

Zelve Valley and Ruins

The Zelve Valley is one of the best places for hiking in Cappadocia. Both the historical and natural beauty, make the Zelve Valley, a whole with an almost lunar landscape.

Avanos Paşabağı

Another stop on the Cappadocia tours is Paşabağı or the Valley of the Monks. This valley with its peculiar fairy chimneys is home to many churches, monasteries, and chapels. It was the reclusion area for monks and priests.

It is located on the path of the Zelve Valley, where you can stop, walk and take photos.

• Ruins of the open palace
• Kizılırmak

Other fascinating places in Avanos that you should see are;

Meskendir Valley
Dereyamanlı Church – Church of the Virgin Mary
Kozaklı hot springs
Devrent Valley

Nightlife in Avanos

In Avanos, there is no shortage of places to have fun and have good times during the day or at night. The most typical are the Turkish nights that take place in the cave restaurants of Avanos. In these shows, you can participate in folk dances, and demonstrate your skills in belly dancing. Apart from this, cafes and bars are good places to have a good time.
Some of these nightspots are:

• Evranos Restaurant
• Uranos- Sarikaya Restaurant

Activities that you can do with your family in Avanos

• Gondola ride on the Kızılırmak river in Avanos

If where the fairy chimneys and balloon rides are, there is also the Kızılırmak river, which means that it is at the peak of pleasures and romanticism. Probably, a leisurely tour on the Kızılırmak river would leave many people satisfied and happy. The gondola ride along the Kızılırmak river is something you should definitely try when you go to Avanos.

Sports that can be practiced in Avanos

Hiking in Avanos

In a place so enriched by the historical remains, it contains, hiking should not be lacking as there is much to explore. You can also do it yourself in the Zelve Valley and along the Kızılırmak river or simply join hiking groups on organized tours. Avanos Hotels usually give information about this activity to their guests.

Paragliding in Avanos

You can go paragliding in Avanos as long as the weather conditions permit. This extreme sport takes place in the village of Çavuşin.

What sports can you practice in Avanos?

1. Horseback riding – Horseback safari
2. ATV tour
3. Camp in Avanos

What to eat in Avanos?

Stuffed Apricots of Avanos

Stuffed apricots are a mixture of the sweet with the salty. It is a different flavor that you should try during your stay in Avanos.

Testi Kebab of Avanos

This dish is not only from Avanos but also very typical of Central Anatolia. It is cooked in a ceramic jar in a special oven for 4 or 5 hours before being served with a ritual breaking the jar on the table in front of the guests.

Other delicacies that you should try during your stay in Avanos are:

• Bridal soup
• Cappadocian wine

Some of the flavors stop:

1. Evranos Restaurant
2. Uranos Sarikaya Restaurant

When should I go to Cappadocia Avanos?

You can visit the beautiful Avanos town all over the year. Those who want to practice special activities can find out about the tips detailed below:

Those who want to make a balloon flight prefer to come during the spring or fall. But Avanos is also beautiful in winter, especially under the snow. Imagine having a hot chocolate and looking at that wonderful landscape.

Several festivals are organized in Avanos and also festivities such as:

• Hıdırellez (spring celebration) – first week of May
• Avanos Internacional – World Folk Dance Festival of Cappadocia –

Normally it is organized in July but it would be convenient to verify the exact dates before coming.

• Cappadocia Tent Festival

 

Hotel Avanos

Avanos is a small town in the Cappadocia region, and when guests want to come to Avanos, they prefer to stay in hotels from where they have easy access to places to visit. In Ürgüp, when it comes to staying in an area where there are fairy chimneys and easy access to the masterpieces of the Cappadocia region, the first place we advise you as an agency is MDC Cave Hotel.

Avanos Suites (Avanos Boutique Hotel)

This hotel is in the heart of town and was designed in the style of Avanos’ classical architecture. So it has twelve wonderful quality rooms decorated by mixing wood with the typical volcanic stone of the area. The combination of all these features with nature makes the hotel a corner of Paradise where you can rest in peace, away from the chaos and stress of the big cities.

This central hotel is very close to restaurants, cafes, and also bars.

Mira Cappadocia Hotel (Avanos Boutique Hotel)

The Mira Cappadocia Hotel also as known as Avanos Boutique Hotel. It is a central hotel that welcomes and serves its guests in a family atmosphere with all of the Avanos features and details. Mira Cappadocia, with its 12 rooms with Jacuzzi is open throughout the year and welcomes its guests in the best possible way.

Avanos Hotel deals

The Avanos hotel’s prices should be considered based on the services received. Prices vary between TL 250 and TL 1000 depending on the size in square meters of the rooms, the number of beds, and also other services offered. You can contact our agency Htr Tours for more information on prices, campaigns, and current benefits.