Tafana guesthouse is one of the old traditional houses in Avanos and located in the old centre of town. Three old houses are connected to each other.

Tafana is a typical Avanos word and is the name for the largest arched room of the house used for common life. Before, the whole family gathered together in the tafana, the women prepared their meals, everybody ate together and in the winter it was the place to keep warm near the tandir oven and share the latest news and stories with friends and neighbours. (A tandir is a cylinder of clay in the ground and used as an oven and stove. It is still used in many places in Turkey)

Tafana is still the familyhouse of Galip, Lilian and their 3 daughters, but 2 of the 3 houses have been converted into two separate guesthouses; 1) an Apartment with separate entrance (see next page; Apartment) and 2) Separate entrance to a courtyard/garden with 3 private accomodations.

Particularly people who are interested in nature and culture and who like to get acquainted with the hospitable Turkish rural life, will feel at home in Tafana.

Individuals, as well as families or participants to one of the creative/ hiking/holiday programmes,are very welcome.

Also for small groups and oraganisations it is possible to rent the apartment or the accomodations in the separate house, for instance for cultural/educational programs.

For more photo’s: Gallery-Tafana guesthouse

Features and Amenities 

All the houses are tastefully decorated with many traditional, antique and comtemporary objects from the environment. The apartment as well as the separate house with its own entrance are independent but still connected to the family house.

The 3 accomodations of the separate house have their own private bathroom and small kitchen. They all connect to the courtyard/garden, (like traditionnaly an Avanos family shared the courtyard but had  private family rooms).  One accomodation is suitable for two people, the other two are bigger so can be used for more people.

Above the separate house is a large roof terrace with beautiful views of Avanos and Cappadocia, to enjoy a nice breakfast, a delicious dinner or simply relax.  This terras can also be used by other guests of Tafana guesthouse.

Activities  organised by Tafana:

Excursions and hikes in the Cappadocian valleys and villages. (on request)

Workshop/courses: Ceramic and other workshops (on request )

We can help you to organise a Balloonride over Cappdocia

And please let us know if you need help to organise a transfer from or to the airports of Kapadokya (Kayseri and Nevsehir)

Tafana guesthouse is central heated and open all year round.

Turkish, Dutch, English, French, Spanish, little Hebrew and German spoken.

Price for the accomodations in the separate house and the apartment are according to the number of people and the time of the year. Please ask for information.

Meals are not included.

Otherwise there are many small restaurants in town with a choise of food for everyone.