Cave Stays

Ancient and modern stays carved into stone, cliffs, and underground landscapes.

From ancient cave dwellings reimagined as atmospheric retreats to modern spaces carved deep into rock and earth, these are the best cave stays which offer one of the most unique ways to experience place and history. This collection brings together accommodations where architecture and geology merge, creating cool, quiet, and deeply immersive environments.

Whether set into cliffside villages, hidden beneath the ground, or built within natural rock formations, these cave stays are defined by texture, stillness, and a strong sense of connection to their surroundings. Expect minimal light, natural stone interiors, and spaces that feel both timeless and otherworldly.

The Stays
Sleep inside an ancient, candle-lit cave room at Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita, a remarkable luxury hotel in Matera’s UNESCO-listed Sassi with gorge views.
Sleep in an open-air suite in the Cederberg wilderness with no roof, no walls, and nothing between you and one of South Africa’s darkest night skies.
Spend the night deep inside a Welsh slate mine, suspended in a hammock 100m underground. The most genuinely unusual sleep experience in the UK.
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Cliffside Sanctuaries

Dramatic stays perched above coastlines, mountains, and landscapes shaped by elevation and views.

Mountain Sanctuaries

Peaceful mountain stays surrounded by dramatic landscapes, fresh air, and a slower pace of travel.

Unique Design

Unconventional stays shaped by bold creativity, imaginative architecture, and unforgettable experiences.