Esbelli" is the name of a district in Urgup, Cappadocia, which is famous for its beautiful old cave houses. Esbelli Evi is an exquisitely restored eight bedroom pension in this area.

This could be the worlds classiest cave. Behind the facade of a splendid old stone mansion lies a labyrinth of hidden courtyards where the eight rooms of the Esbelli House are carved into Cappadocias volcanic rock. The Honeymoon Room, with antique brass bed, occupies a real fairy chimney.

Rooms:

Original features of this collection of village houses have been retained, and the rock-cut rooms are tastefully furnished with period furniture, and heated by wood-burning fires in winter. The atmosphere is less that of a hotel than a guesthouse. You e invited to help yourself from the fridge in the kitchen, cook a meal, and sit in a communal sitting room, listening to classical and jazz CDs

Amenities:

The style is attentive, measured and perfectionist. Suha Ersoz, a lawyer and a fastidious bachelor, likes to treat customers as his personal guests. Only a tiny name plate gives an outward sign of his hotel. A rich CD collection (Bach, Couperin, Gorecki, and some jazz) stands at guests disposal in the common room, as does a refrigerator in the kitchen well stocked with liquor. The guest book gushes with praise from Ankaras diplomatic community-a half dozen ambassadors have placed their names (along such names as Erich von Daniken) among devotees of this unique establishment.

The name of the house refers to the section of old Urgup where most dwellings are cut into the cliff; possibly a corruption of the Greek spileo, "cave". There is a striking view from here with half of Cappadocia under your feet.