Royal Stone Houses - Goreme

This hotel is owned by Royal Balloon, and it's where their hot air balloon tours depart. Staying here also gets you a €60 discount per person on their balloon rides, which is why we stayed for a day. The hotel is located at the very end (lowest part) of the town, so the location isn't ideal. However, the town is tiny, and it's only a ten-minute walk to the center. You can see hot air balloons from the rooftop terrace, but the view is definitely not as good as from the cave hotels situated higher up. The room was clean and tidy, and the facilities were better than those in the cave hotels. It was also spacious enough for four people, and the breakfast was plentiful. The biggest advantage is the great value for money. If you plan on taking a hot air balloon ride with Royal Balloon, I highly recommend staying here – you can wake up at least half an hour later!

Overall, a great experience! The room was spotless and tidy, and the environment was quiet and comfortable. The balcony view was amazing, perfect for daily relaxation, and getting around was convenient. Plus, the two cats the owner has are super cute!

The hotel staff here are a total disaster and definitely to be avoided. We checked in late at night and were greeted with terrible, long faces. We were told the Wi-Fi password wouldn't be available until tomorrow morning, but the truth was the Wi-Fi was broken. There was zero mobile service in the room, and even cellular data wouldn't work. We booked for three people with two beds, and when we asked at check-in if an extra bed was possible, the front desk claimed there were three beds. But when we got to the room, that wasn't the case. We then asked for an extra blanket, only to be told that since there were only two beds, they couldn't provide three blankets—which made no sense since they had just insisted there were three beds! On top of that, they couldn't speak English, basically telling us, "You guys are saying so much, I don't understand anything," and "It's so late, where am I supposed to find staff to add a bed for you?" The customer service attitude was truly appalling. However, the bright spots were that booking hot air balloon rides through them was cheap, and the shuttle bus made us the first to be dropped off and the last to be picked up, which saved a lot of time.

Great location, right at the town's crossroads. It's not crowded and there's plenty of parking. The room was clean, spacious enough, and reasonably well-equipped.

I booked a double room but got a free upgrade to a triple room. The cleanliness and service were good. However, it's a bit far from Göreme town center, about an 8-minute walk. Right next door, there are ATV and horse riding activities available for an extra charge. Breakfast was Western style.

Because we booked their hot air balloon, we decided to book their hotel for convenience. The room had a strong odor and was run-down, which made for a really bad experience. Also, their hot air balloon costs 170 euros per person, and it wasn't even the first flight. The takeoff spot was particularly bad, located on the very outskirts of Goreme town. The hot air balloon staff themselves were okay, but the takeoff location really didn't justify the price. When booking hot air balloons, be sure to ask about the takeoff spot. Be cautious.

This hotel belongs to Royal Balloon, and it's located right on the edge of town. Personally, I found it much more comfortable than staying in one of the crowded cave hotels. The room was surprisingly spacious, far exceeding my expectations. We stayed here for two nights and also booked their hot air balloon ride for the next day. Hotel guests get a 30 Euro discount, which is a great deal. The hot air balloon experience itself was excellent; after all, they're a major company and very trustworthy.

The hotel is located on the outskirts of town, but it's a small town, so getting to the center only takes a few minutes on foot. This hotel belongs to Royal Balloon, so booking their hot air balloon ride is a bit cheaper. However, other companies offer even cheaper rides. Overall, this hotel offers pretty good value for money, and it's a fine choice for a short two-night stay.