Since the late 1700s · Ürgüp, Cappadocia

A Greek mansion,
reborn in stone

Six cave suites inside a restored heritage house, a short walk from the heart of Ürgüp.

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Our Story

The house of Evanthia

In the late 18th century, a Greek mansion rose in the Duayeri quarter of Ürgüp. It was home to Evanthia Ignathio, a healer said to carry a gift passed down from Saint Johannis. She lived here until the population exchange of 1923, when she left Cappadocia and was never heard from again.

A well-known local family took over the house, and it welcomed distinguished guests, among them İsmet İnönü during his visits to Ürgüp. Empty from 1980, it slowly fell silent.

In 2018 we began a four-year restoration that respected every wall of the original plan. Today the house is certified by the Ministry of Culture as a heritage building, and it carries her name again.

"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it."

George A. Moore
The mansion's facade before restoration, with broken windows and a cracked wall Before restoration · 2018
Historic photograph of Ürgüp with the mansion highlighted

Before & After

Four years of patient work

The same arched windows, the same door: abandoned in 2018, and today. Drag to compare.

The main facade windows and door before restoration The same windows and door after restoration, lit at night Before After

Found during restoration

The tablet that told us her story

While restoring the house, we uncovered a broken marble tablet. Its Greek inscription speaks of healing and carries the name Evanthia Ignatiou. Everything we know about the healer of this house begins with this stone.

Ιάματα προχέω ιαματικά,
πάθη θεραπεύω τα σωματικά…

"I pour forth healing remedies, I cure the ailments of the body…"

Inscription dated 15 August 1812 (ιε΄ Αυγούστου, αωιβ΄)

  1. 1700s

    Mansion built for the Ignathio family

  2. 1923

    Evanthia leaves in the population exchange

  3. 1980

    The house falls empty

  4. 2018–22

    Four-year heritage restoration

  5. Today

    Six cave suites open their doors

Rooms & Suites

Six rooms, no two alike

Vaulted stone ceilings, hand-carved niches and travertine floors. Every room has free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a private bathroom and breakfast included.

Mornings at Evanthia

Homemade breakfast in the courtyard

Served every morning from 08:30 to 10:30, with pastries baked in-house, local cheeses, honey and fresh fruit. Guests call it "a real treat that sets a perfect start to each day."

Discover Cappadocia

Ürgüp at your doorstep

Our front desk is open 24 hours and happy to arrange balloon flights, tours and tickets for you.

01

Hot-air balloons at sunrise

Float over fairy chimneys and valleys at dawn. We book trusted operators and arrange your hotel pick-up.

02

Nikolos Monastery

A rock-cut monastery just 8 minutes on foot. The Ürgüp Museum is 6 minutes away.

03

Valleys & open-air museums

Zelve Open Air Museum (12 km) and Uçhisar Castle (14 km) are an easy drive. Ask us for hiking routes.

04

Wine & dining in Ürgüp

Ürgüp is Cappadocia's wine town. Restaurants, wineries and shops are a short walk from the house.

Guest Words

What our guests remember

"Anıl and Hüseyin go above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay."
Google review
"The homemade pastries are a real treat that sets a perfect start to each day."
Google review
"Roomy, well-equipped suites, and the jetted tub was the perfect way to relax after a day of sightseeing."
Family stay

Good to Know

Your stay

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

08:30 – 10:30, included

Front desk

Open 24 hours

Wi-Fi & parking

Free for all guests

Children

Welcome at all ages. Cribs and extra beds on request

Pets

Not permitted

Airports

Nevşehir Kapadokya (approx. 55 min) · Kayseri Erkilet (approx. 1 hr)

Contact

We are waiting for you

Duayeri Mah., Lozan 2. Sk. No:2
50400 Ürgüp / Nevşehir, Türkiye

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