Shoestring Cave House is one of Göreme's established cave hotels and has a different positioning from many newer luxury properties. The official hotel currently says five ancient cave houses have been restored into 20 bedrooms, with an outdoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor dining spaces and a 360-degree terrace overlooking the balloons and surrounding valleys. Booking.com scores are more modest than the highest-rated boutique hotels in town, but Shoestring remains especially relevant for travellers comparing location, pool access and value.
Shoestring at a glance
| Location | Central Göreme |
| Total bedrooms | 20 |
| Restored cave houses | 5 |
| Outdoor pool | Yes |
| 360° terrace | Yes |
| Family cave room | Sleeps up to 5 |
| Restaurants | 2 listed on Booking.com |
| Bar | Yes |
Good for
- Value-focused Göreme stays
- Summer trips wanting a pool
- Sunrise balloon watching
- Older teens and adult families
- Travellers wanting central walkability
Sep 2026
Where is Shoestring Cave House?
The hotel is at Orta Mahalle, Kazım Eren Sokak No:23 in Göreme. Booking.com gives the location an excellent 9.6/10.
The property is a short walk from Göreme Bus Station, around 1 km from Göreme Open Air Museum and roughly 2 km from Red and Rose valleys according to the current Booking.com description.
20 bedrooms across five ancient cave houses
The hotel says Shoestring was created by restoring five ancient cave houses while protecting the natural rock structure.
The hotel currently states that the property has 20 bedrooms, together with indoor and outdoor sitting and dining areas.
What room types are available?
Booking.com currently exposes a broad selection including Standard Room, Family Cave Room, Deluxe Room, Balcony Room, King Suite with Balcony, Executive Suite, Superior Suite, Queen Suite, Double Room with Balcony, Junior Suite, Deluxe King Room and Presidential Suite.
The exact list can change according to availability and selected dates.
Standard Room
The official site describes its Standard Rooms as suited to solo travellers or couples and lists a king-size bed and Smart TV among the headline features.
This is the category to compare when price matters more than a balcony or suite-style layout.
Deluxe Room
The official site positions Deluxe Rooms for couples or small parties and also lists king-size beds and Smart TVs.
Booking.com sells Deluxe Rooms separately from several suite categories.
Family Cave Room
Booking.com lists a Family Cave Room with three single beds and one large double bed, accommodating up to five guests.
However, there is an important policy issue: Booking.com says children older than 16 years are welcome. Families travelling with younger children should therefore not assume the Family Cave Room means young children are accepted.
King Suite with Balcony
Booking.com lists a King Suite with Balcony with one extra-large double bed.
This is a useful category for couples who want more privacy and outdoor space than a standard cave room.
Executive and Superior Suites
The current Booking.com inventory includes both Executive Suite and Superior Suite categories.
The Executive Suite currently shows a king bed plus sofa bed, while the Superior Suite can include a single bed, king bed and sofa bed.
Queen Suite and Presidential Suite
Booking.com also currently lists Queen Suite and Presidential Suite categories.
Because availability changes frequently, compare the exact photos, bathroom details and cancellation conditions attached to the live rate rather than assuming all premium suites include the same features.
Outdoor swimming pool
The official hotel site confirms an open-air swimming pool. Current Booking.com listings also place the outdoor pool among the property's main facilities.
This is one of Shoestring's strongest differentiators for warmer months.
360-degree balloon-view terrace
The official hotel describes its terrace as a 360-degree viewpoint with hot-air-balloon and valley views and specifically promotes it for sunrise and sunset.
Balloon flights remain dependent on weather, wind direction and official flight approval.
Pool bar and restaurant
The official site promotes a pool bar with cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, smoothies and light snacks.
Booking.com lists two restaurants plus a bar among the property's main facilities.
Breakfast
Booking.com lists an open buffet breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and kosher options.
The current guest rating describes breakfast as very good rather than exceptional, so it is better treated as a useful inclusion than the hotel's main reason to book.
Turkish bath and massage
Booking.com lists a Turkish/steam bath and massage among the available wellness facilities.
This does not make Shoestring a large spa resort, but it gives guests more wellness options than the pool alone.
Wi-Fi and Smart TVs
The official site says the hotel uses multiple Wi-Fi access points across the property and lists Smart TVs in the room descriptions.
Booking.com currently scores free Wi-Fi around 8.5–8.6.
Airport shuttle and bicycle rental
Booking.com lists an airport shuttle and bicycle rental among the available services.
The property also has a 24-hour front desk.
Important child policy
Booking.com says children older than 16 are welcome. This is unusually restrictive for a property that also sells a Family Cave Room.
If you are travelling with younger children, verify the policy directly before booking because booking-channel rules can change.
What do guests say?
Booking.com shows Shoestring Cave House at 8.4/10 from about 1,970 reviews. Location is 9.6, staff 9.1, value for money 8.6, Wi-Fi around 8.5–8.6, comfort and cleanliness around 8.3–8.4, and facilities 8.3.
The data shows a clear pattern: guests rate the location and staff more highly than the physical facilities and room-condition categories.
Reasons to consider Shoestring
- Outdoor swimming pool
- 9.6 location score
- 360° balloon-view terrace
- 20-room scale
- Strong 8.6 value score
- Large 1,900+ review sample
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- Overall score is currently 8.4
- Facilities score is 8.3
- Young children may not be accepted
- Room categories vary significantly
- Outdoor pool is seasonal/weather dependent
- Balloon views depend on flight conditions
Who is Shoestring Cave House best for?
Shoestring is particularly relevant for travellers who want central Göreme, a real cave-hotel setting and an outdoor pool without automatically moving into a higher-priced luxury category.
It can also work for groups of older teens or adults because Booking.com lists several larger suite configurations and a five-person Family Cave Room.
Who may prefer another hotel?
If your priority is the highest current guest score, compare Shoestring with Aren, Arif, Zara, Charming Cave and other Göreme hotels rating above 9.5.
Families with young children should also look elsewhere unless Shoestring directly confirms that the current age policy has changed.
Shoestring vs Doors of Cappadocia vs Anatolian Houses
Shoestring is the more value-oriented pool choice with 20 rooms and a 360° terrace. Doors of Cappadocia is a smaller pool hotel with stronger current room-specific jacuzzi options. Anatolian Houses is the full-service premium choice with indoor and outdoor pools plus a substantial spa.
Compare the Best Hotels With Pools in Cappadocia →Is Shoestring Cave House worth considering?
If you want a central Göreme cave hotel with an outdoor pool, excellent location and a broad selection of rooms, Shoestring remains useful to compare—especially when its live rate is substantially below the premium cave hotels.
The current 8.4 overall score means it should be chosen for its specific strengths—location, terrace, pool and price—rather than assuming it provides the same room finish or facilities as a 9.5+ luxury property.
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Compare room type, balcony, suite layout, pool season and cancellation conditions before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How many rooms does Shoestring Cave House have?
The hotel says there are 20 bedrooms across five restored ancient cave houses.
Does Shoestring Cave House have a swimming pool?
Yes. The official hotel site and Booking.com both currently list an outdoor swimming pool.
Can you see balloons from Shoestring Cave House?
Yes. The official hotel promotes a 360-degree terrace for sunrise, sunset and balloon views, subject to weather and official flight conditions.
Does Shoestring have family rooms?
Yes. Booking.com lists a Family Cave Room sleeping up to five guests, but it also currently says children older than 16 are welcome, so families with younger children should verify the policy first.
Does Shoestring have a Turkish bath?
Booking.com lists Turkish/steam bath and massage services.
Is Shoestring Cave House central?
Yes. It is a short walk from Göreme Bus Station and currently has a 9.6/10 Booking.com location score.
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