Shoestring Cave House

rooms are average but it is good option for people whose looking for a place to watch balloons in early morning. we stayed per a night and had good time. thanks to staff for their help and services

An incredible experience! 😍 The staff, especially Puriyia, were super friendly and helpful. 👍🏻

Perfectly located in the heart of Göreme, with a delicious breakfast 🤩 and multiple terraces offering stunning views of the morning balloons.

We stayed on the 2nd floor for three nights in October, during an unusually cold spell. The property is exquisitely laid out with great views, the landscaping in the courtyard and pool areas was lush and delightful, and we loved the breakfasts (which could be enjoyed in a spacious heated room!). The room itself was also much brighter and more cheerful than we’d feared (for a cave). The location, too, was ideal for us, just a few minutes’ walk from cafes and attractions. (We were glad we hadn’t stayed further up.) With a few improvements, it could be even better.
- Our room was really cold, and the space heater was not effective. (It looks like a radiator, but the main part didn’t heat up, and only a small bit of warm air came out.) We told a man at the front desk, and he said to give the machine time to heat up, also said the person who cleans would check on it. Time didn’t help, and nothing changed after the person cleaned. I suppose we could have told him again that it still wasn’t good—but on vacation, making multiple attempts just felt bad. Following up more proactively on guest concerns would be ideal. We did take full advantage of the tea kettle in the room!
- Our room had a fireplace and a sign saying that the first use was free, then there would be a charge for further uses. But it turns out you need to give advance notice if you want wood for it (it’s traditional, not gas or electric); it would be nice if one use’s worth of wood were provided, or if there were signage explaining. (Using the hammam would be a much more involved process, which was fine—we just enjoyed the look.)
- The bed was a “double” (in the US, a king-size, or two twins put together); yet the blanket was much smaller than the bed, so it barely covered us both. It wasn’t a historic type of bed covering, just a regular comforter, so that would seem easy to improve on.
- The transport the hotel arranged from the airport worked well. For other tours, we found options with specifications and/or prices we preferred elsewhere. A few weeks in advance, we asked the hotel via WhatsApp about a hot air balloon ride (very popular), and they said the companies they work with were full and wouldn’t know until the day before; but we found and reserved something online without a problem, and it seemed to be a very safe and reputable company. So for this activity (which we found to be magical!), reserve way in advance and for your first morning there (to allow for backups in case of bad weather), and do your own research if you get the same response about availability.

All that said, it was a really special place to stay!

As I check out from Shoestring after a 4 night stay, I leave a piece of my heart here. Such a lovely experience staying at this property. Right at the center of everything. All the popular restaurants, gift shops, sunset, sunrise points are within 1-10 mins walk from here. The view from the terrace is lovely especially at sunrise when you get to see all the balloons fly. The people running the hotel are so nice: Amit, Amir, Purya. Loved their hospitality, loved conversing with them. If you go to the bar make sure you ask for the special cocktail that Purya makes. It’s not on the menu, it’s a mix of jagermeister, whiskey, vodka, lime etc. The breakfast selection is pretty good; it’s just that it’s the same menu everyday.

However, while booking be sure of the size of the room. Since these are unconventional rooms, does not have a standard dimension; some rooms might seem too small.

All in all it’s a 8.5/10 from me.

I loved spend my time in the hotel! The room was fab. The only thing that I would advice is to buy bigger sheets for the mattress as they are bit small and it keeps sliding from the bed! Anyways, it was amazing and i definitely would go back.

The actual building and grounds are stunning with plenty of areas to sit and the rooftop is the perfect place to watch the sky fill up with balloons each morning.
Location couldn't be better for all cappadocia has to offer
Staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful, they couldn't do enough for you.
Breakfast was good and the pool was the perfect place to relax
We stayed in a cave room which was spotless and cleaned as often as you wanted with fresh towels each day. The shower was interesting as the force of the water sent the spay across the room but the water was hot. The mattress on the bed had seen better days.
We would stay again
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We stayed four nights. The best hotel bed I've ever slept in. Very friendly, attentive staff and cozy, clean rooms. With a few adjustments I would have given 5 stars: from 9:30 onwards there may be no more eggs for breakfast. Also, the bathroom fittings could be replaced.
Thank you for the welcome!

An enjoyable 4-night stay at a genuine cave house! We enjoyed the ambience and our unique room was sufficiently spacious. Breakfast was ample with a variety of local food which was sufficiently nutritious! The viewing deck on top of the hotel permitted one to admire the hot air balloons when in flight - it is indeed quite a sight to behold. The location of the hotel was nicely tucked away at the end of the street within the town centre. It was very walkable to all sorts of places and I'd assume a tad more quiet when compared to areas in the vicinity of busier roads. A recommended place to stay from both, quality and price point.

We stayed 3 nights in the hotel and overall it was pleasant. The location is very convenient and a walking distance to all other restaurants and bars. The breakfast in particular is exceptional

The manager of the hotel goes out of his way to ensure you have the best price for any and every activity you want to book during your stay. Although note, all hotels get commission and it is a big sales pitch to book these tours when you arrive. We didn’t have a great experience with our hot air balloon, and he ensured we were compensated by offering another tour for free

However, there are two areas of improvement. There are A LOT of steep and unstable stairs to get to some of the rooms, ours was on the highest point of the hotel and it was a trek to get up and down. The rooms also need a bit of an uplift and maintenance. Our shower was broken with water coming out of everywhere and the toilet flushed constantly throughout the night