The best accommodations Avanos

From the square, go to the bridge, take the alley on the right, until you reach this beautiful Greek stone house. Mükremin, passionate about the history of his village, welcomes his guests with generosity in 10 comfortable rooms decorated with Kilim rugs. Pleasant balconies, small staircases, troglodytic rooms and a terrace-lounge. Since he discovered that his house was built on an underground city, he digs to clear it. He has transformed part of it into art workshops where guests can practice pottery and woodcarving.

The charm of the stone and a cosy comfort, that's what this old family house offers you, now a majestic hotel with a thousand facets. The renovated rooms, carefully decorated with handmade carpets, raw wood, in a neat Ottoman style, offer you a magnificent view of the surrounding villages. You can have breakfast and dinner in the beautiful stone courtyard. The restaurant offers famous mezzes. The managers, Ertan and Ali, speak perfect French and will be there to guide you in your choice of excursions.

Located on the top of the hill, only 200 meters from the banks of the Kizilirmak River, this small charming guesthouse is run by a young and friendly couple who offer comfortable but basic rooms. Each room is named after the color of a cat, hence the name of the establishment: Bir kedi, "cat" in Turkish. The buffet breakfast is served on the terrace, offering a nice view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Scooter rental is available. And they provide airport shuttle.

In the alleyway that climbs just across the bridge. In a group of restored houses, 33 chic and rustic rooms, some of them troglodytic, are tastefully decorated. The many nooks and crannies, the antiques and the old art objects give a particular charm to the place. Beautiful view from the terrace. Garden. Hodja (his nickname), the owner, welcomes you in English. This former teacher is also an artist who makes beautiful drawings of landscapes and houses of the region. In the evening, he offers a buffet dinner. Charming.