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Shoestring Cave House

Shoestring Cave House
Shoestring Cave House – Göreme, IA
Shoestring Cave House – Göreme, IA
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Shoestring Cave House

Located in Göreme and carved into volcanic rock, Shoestring Cave Hotel provides satellite TV, a travel library and free Wi-Fi. It is a short walk away from Göreme Bus Stop. Offering a simplistic décor, each room is equipped with central heating and is naturally cool in summer. All bathrooms at Shoestring Cave Hotel have 24-hour hot water facilities. For breakfast, guests can enjoy an open buffet Turkish breakfast at Shoestring cave hotel. Shoestring Cave Hotel is 0.6 mi from Goreme Open Air Museum, 1.2 mi from Red and Rose valleys. Uchisar Castle is within 3.1 mi. License Number(s): 2022-50-0350

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 690 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel is in a fantastic location, making it easy to get around and enjoy the surrounding area. It was convenient for both sightseeing and relaxing, with everything we needed close by. The pool facilities were good and provided a great place to unwind. The area was clean, with enough space for up to 9 guests to use the bed lounges and 14 seats under shade near the pool bar. Great Breakfast was also provided for our stay. There was a good variety of fresh options available each morning, and everything was well presented and tasty. It was a great way to start the day and added to the overall positive experience. . The property had significant potential to be improved with some relatively inexpensive upgrades and better maintenance. For example, the stand-up fan provided in our room had been taped to hold the button down in order for it to operate. It was extremely noisy, which affected our sleep, and it did not cool the room adequately. The overall facilities appeared run down, with discarded furniture and items, such as an old door, left in plain sight rather than being properly removed or disposed of. We also reported an issue with our satellite TV to reception on three occasions. Unfortunately, the issue was not followed up, and we had to repeatedly chase reception for an update. Overall, the property has potential, but greater attention to maintenance, presentation and follow-through on guest requests would significantly improve the experience

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    All was well except that the standing fan in my room didn't work and I asked for a replacement and never got any but barring that I'd definitely recommend the place.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The view from my room was incredible. Was in the last floor.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The cave rooms were really cool and the pool was amazing! The cave rooms were quite dark and could have been better with more lighting.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

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  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The atmosphere, the view and the people

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The bathroom was a mess. The showerhead was broken and fell off. The bathroom was leaking. The beds and pillows were not comfortable at all.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Amazing breakfast, excellent location, huge room. Parking was a bit difficult.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Everything was nice!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I really like the central location so close to several touristic places the staff also very kind and friendly, and the breakfast it was delicious for sure we’ll come back ❤️

  • Engine customer May 2026

    However, cleanliness is a major issue, an extremely serious one. The room was very dirty and also had an unbearable smell of mold. We requested a room change, which was accepted. We were shown two alternative rooms, but they were in almost the same condition, so we decided to remain in the original one. This issue is particularly serious, as prolonged exposure to mold can lead to respiratory problems. For this reason alone, the overall rating is significantly affected, which is quite unfortunate.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The mattress and the main bed frame were very loose. The extra bed sank to the floor with the slightest movement. We had two leaks in the ceiling, which we reported to the hotel, and their solution was to give us three beers. I hope they will find a solution to this for their futures visitors.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location – Excellent , close to everything and great rooftop for viewing the balloons early in the morning Staff- special thanks to Amir and Parsa- always ready to assist and help!! Rooms- We obviously amongst the first guests for the new tourist season- we had three rooms- King, Queen and Junior suites and all were dusty and in need of an urgent deep clean The King room had a double bed size duvet and as a result we had to ask for an extra duvet to cover the entire King bed Towels- the treadbare- new towels are an urgent requirement. The showers in the King and Queen rooms were in need of repairs with water gushing in all directions causing an awful mess! Just water all over the bathroom! Junior room had no air conditioner and was very hot! The hotel in general is aged and in need of a makeover. Breakfast- the coffee machine was broken for the duration of our stay- so only instant coffee was available. Good Meze breakfast – eggs only in omelette style , sausages cut into small pieces to obviously save costs No toast available Loads of room for improvement in the breakfasts as well as in the hotel generally

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The hotel is in a fantastic location with a wonderful manager that cares about the hotel and the guests. Please be prepared for the stairs if you’re in a room above the 2nd floor. Also, there was electrical issues when I stayed but this wasn’t the fault of the hotel or the staff.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Pool was closed; challenging stairways, and call to prayer speaker is on the property and quite loud at 5 am

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Everything

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The staff was lovely and very helpful with early check-in, setting up airport transfers and local recommendations. The room had a balcony with an amazing view of the hot air balloons which we were very lucky to see as the weather was temperamental that week. Breakfast was also included and was a great option to have. Overall a great time! The bathroom was a bit outdated and could use for some renovation or upgrade.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The hotel stuff was truly kind. I highly recommended to use this hotel.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Good location, excellent staff Wifi doesn’t work for a whole day. Old furniture

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Will Update some reviews once guest back with videos Thankiq

Frequently asked questions about Shoestring Cave House

Does Shoestring Cave House have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Shoestring Cave House offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Shoestring Cave House offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Shoestring Cave House. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Shoestring Cave House have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Shoestring Cave House offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Shoestring Cave House have a fitness center?
Shoestring Cave House does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Shoestring Cave House located, and how walkable is the area?
Shoestring Cave House is located at Kazim Eren Sokak No25, Göreme, IA 50180. With a Walk Score of 0, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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