  After a brief review of Goedel-type universes in string theory, we discuss
some intriguing properties of black holes immersed in such backgrounds. Among
these are the upper bound on the entropy that points towards a
finite-dimensional Hilbert space of a holographically dual theory, and the
minimum black hole temperature that is reminiscent of the Hawking-Page
transition. Furthermore, we discuss several difficulties that are encountered
when one tries to formulate a consistent thermodynamics of Goedel black holes,
and point out how they may be circumvented.
