Be a Troglodyte: 5 Cave Lodgings We Love

Troglodyte Lodgings: Kelebek Hotel in Göreme, Turkey

by Amy Cortese

This family-run hotel offers views of—and rooms carved out of—the rock formations known as “fairy chimneys” that define Turkey’s Cappadocia region. Nibble apricots on the terrace or get scrubbed in the hammam.

Kelebek Hotel, 90/(0)...

Troglodyte Lodgings: The Caves in Negril, Jamaica

The cottages at this secluded resort sit atop steep cave-strewn cliffs, where you can dine in a private grotto or take in the scene at the candlelit Cave Rum and Cigar Bar. —Amy Cortese

The Caves, (800) 688-7678, alll-inclusive rates start at $798...

Troglodyte Lodgings: Les Hautes Roches in Rochecorbon, France

The dozen carved-rock rooms at this former home for monks overlook the Loire River just outside Tours. Some recently redecorated rooms feature bold, bright patterns on the walls and textiles that will make you feel like you’ve taken a vow of...

Troglodyte Lodgings: Alexander’s Boutique Hotel of Oia in Santorini, Greece

The hotel’s 20 cave villas and houses in the cliffs took years to restore because only donkeys could transport materials up Oia’s steep paths. Each dwelling offers 180-degree views of the Aegean Sea. —Amy Cortese

Alexander’s Boutique Hotel of Oia,...

Troglodyte Lodgings: Hotel Sant’Angelo in Matera, Italy

I'm not one to skip breakfast, especially in Italy, where thoughts of cappuccino, pastries, and local ham tend to rouse me early from slumber. But on my first morning at the Hotel Sant’Angelo, in the old quarter of Matera, I was having a hard time...