Tafana guesthouse is one of the oldest traditional houses in Avanos and is located in the old center of town.
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. Ýt is still used in many places in Turkey)
Tafana is still the familyhouse of Galip, Lilian and their 3 daughters, but a part of the house has been converted into a small cozy guesthouse. Particularly people who are interested in nature and culture and who like to get acquainted with the hospitable Turkish rural life, are guests of Tafana.
Participants to one of the creative/hiking/holiday programmes, individuals, as well as families are very welcome.
For groups or organizations it is possible to rent a part or a studio for for instnce cultural/educational programmes.
For more information about this please contact us.

The guesthouse is tastefully decorated with many traditional and antique objects from the environment and has 8 guest rooms with private bathroom. Most rooms are suitable for 2 persons, but there are also rooms for more available.

Guests can use the big cozy kitchen/living room.
Tafana has a number of large terraces with beautiful views of Avanos and a large part of Cappadocia. Here you can enjoy a nice breakfast, a delicious dinner or simply relax with a book and a glass of wine. Traditional meals can be arranged on request, both in Tafana as a local family home.

For creative courses at this accommodation, Click Here.

Workshop/courses: ceramics, carpetweaving, sculpting in stone, oriental dance. excursions, hiking, horseriding, swimming, cycling, belooning.