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Snow Leopard Hostel

Karakol

Snow Leopard Hostel is set in Karakol and has a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Tobias Hubert
From
Germany
Jalil and Aizada are amazing hosts and super helpful. The facilities are very good and clean including a nice communal area. Jalil provides a lot of helpful information how you can do day hikes by yourself. I had an amazing time at the Snow Leopard Hostel and can highly recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

KbH-Karakol based Hostel

Karakol

Situated in Karakol, KbH-Karakol based Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

M
Marina
From
Brazil
This is a small hostel so it is very easy to make friends. We met many nice travellers and had an amazing time. The hostel is clean, the room is very confortable and Wi-Fi is fast! The location is also very good: very close to most of the main spots in Karakol and a good supermarket (globus). Very kind staff! The kitchen was always very clean and organised.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Nice

Karakol

Located in Karakol, Hostel Nice features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Joël
From
Japan
If you are in Karakol, go to this hostel - it is absolutely recommended! From the first moment the host welcomed us in her very friendly way. She spoke very good English and was always ready to answer our questions. She helped us plan the multi-day hike, assisted us with laundry, recommended a local festival (which was awesome) and helped all the guests organize their trips. The hostel itself was also great - always absolutely clean, a large kitchen that invites you to stay and eat with the other guests, and comfortable beds. Finally, the location is great. There is a great park just around the corner, a rental store for hiking equipment (tent, sleeping bag, etc.), various restaurants and stores and an excellent bubble tea store nearby. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much, which is certainly due to the loving and caring nature of the host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

Interhouse Karakol

Karakol

Interhouse Karakol offers accommodation in Karakol. The hostel has a terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

A
Akash
From
Singapore
It was an absolutely perfect hostel once I got checked in. The facilities were great and the beds felt good. I appreciated all the help from the staff and their recommendations. Staying here gives you a 10% discount on a very very nice local Kyrgyz restaurant Dastorkon as well, and there's cherries in the yard that are perfectly soursweet for you to pick and eat. There's laundry facilities as well, and even place to keep your stuff safe while you go trek Ala Kul.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Nomads Yurts & Hostel

Karakol

Located in Karakol, Happy Nomads Yurts & Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests....

M
Martin Ernest
From
Slovakia
The yurts were beautiful and very cozy, with comfortable beds. The owner was incredibly helpful and made us feel very welcome. There’s a wonderful family atmosphere, a lovely garden, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$75
1 night, 2 adults

Irbis Hostel

Karakol

Boasting a shared lounge, Irbis Hostel is situated in Karakol. Free private parking is available and the hostel also features free use of bicycles for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

C
Cyril
From
Kyrgyzstan
The whole facility is very clean, accessible, and very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$38.70
1 night, 2 adults

ESENIN 1 Hostel & Bar

Karakol

ESENIN 1 Hostel & Bar in Karakol provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Горное гнездо и юрты

Altynarasan (Near Karakol)

Горное гнездо и юрты features accommodation in Altynarasan. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

M
Mahmoud Gabr
From
Egypt
I liked the view and the receptionist was nice but she can't speak English.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$11.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Ilbirs

Karakol

Hostel Ilbirs is set in Karakol. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking. The hostel offers a sauna. Issyk-Kul International Airport is 170 km away.

D
Dávid
From
Czech Republic
The hosts were super hospitable, friendly and respectful. It felt like home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Манай хостел

Karakol

Манай хостел is located in Karakol. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

D
Dennis Rettke
From
Australia
- Walking distance to the centre of Karakol - The owner and family are very kind and friendly! - Clean - Spacious room - Bathroom facilities were good - Laundry reasonable price - Breakfast was great - Can park a car if needed (we didn't need to)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
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Snow Leopard Hostel

Karakol

Snow Leopard Hostel is set in Karakol and has a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Tobias Hubert
From
Germany
Jalil and Aizada are amazing hosts and super helpful. The facilities are very good and clean including a nice communal area. Jalil provides a lot of helpful information how you can do day hikes by yourself. I had an amazing time at the Snow Leopard Hostel and can highly recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

KbH-Karakol based Hostel

Karakol

Situated in Karakol, KbH-Karakol based Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

M
Marina
From
Brazil
This is a small hostel so it is very easy to make friends. We met many nice travellers and had an amazing time. The hostel is clean, the room is very confortable and Wi-Fi is fast! The location is also very good: very close to most of the main spots in Karakol and a good supermarket (globus). Very kind staff! The kitchen was always very clean and organised.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Nice

Karakol

Located in Karakol, Hostel Nice features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

J
Joël
From
Japan
If you are in Karakol, go to this hostel - it is absolutely recommended! From the first moment the host welcomed us in her very friendly way. She spoke very good English and was always ready to answer our questions. She helped us plan the multi-day hike, assisted us with laundry, recommended a local festival (which was awesome) and helped all the guests organize their trips. The hostel itself was also great - always absolutely clean, a large kitchen that invites you to stay and eat with the other guests, and comfortable beds. Finally, the location is great. There is a great park just around the corner, a rental store for hiking equipment (tent, sleeping bag, etc.), various restaurants and stores and an excellent bubble tea store nearby. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much, which is certainly due to the loving and caring nature of the host.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults

Interhouse Karakol

Karakol

Interhouse Karakol offers accommodation in Karakol. The hostel has a terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

A
Akash
From
Singapore
It was an absolutely perfect hostel once I got checked in. The facilities were great and the beds felt good. I appreciated all the help from the staff and their recommendations. Staying here gives you a 10% discount on a very very nice local Kyrgyz restaurant Dastorkon as well, and there's cherries in the yard that are perfectly soursweet for you to pick and eat. There's laundry facilities as well, and even place to keep your stuff safe while you go trek Ala Kul.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Nomads Yurts & Hostel

Karakol

Located in Karakol, Happy Nomads Yurts & Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests....

M
Martin Ernest
From
Slovakia
The yurts were beautiful and very cozy, with comfortable beds. The owner was incredibly helpful and made us feel very welcome. There’s a wonderful family atmosphere, a lovely garden, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$75
1 night, 2 adults

Irbis Hostel

Karakol

Boasting a shared lounge, Irbis Hostel is situated in Karakol. Free private parking is available and the hostel also features free use of bicycles for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

C
Cyril
From
Kyrgyzstan
The whole facility is very clean, accessible, and very friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$38.70
1 night, 2 adults

ESENIN 1 Hostel & Bar

Karakol

ESENIN 1 Hostel & Bar in Karakol provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Горное гнездо и юрты

Altynarasan (Near Karakol)

Горное гнездо и юрты features accommodation in Altynarasan. Guests can enjoy mountain views. Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

M
Mahmoud Gabr
From
Egypt
I liked the view and the receptionist was nice but she can't speak English.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$11.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Ilbirs

Karakol

Hostel Ilbirs is set in Karakol. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking. The hostel offers a sauna. Issyk-Kul International Airport is 170 km away.

D
Dávid
From
Czech Republic
The hosts were super hospitable, friendly and respectful. It felt like home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Манай хостел

Karakol

Манай хостел is located in Karakol. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

D
Dennis Rettke
From
Australia
- Walking distance to the centre of Karakol - The owner and family are very kind and friendly! - Clean - Spacious room - Bathroom facilities were good - Laundry reasonable price - Breakfast was great - Can park a car if needed (we didn't need to)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Karakol

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Avg. price/night: US$25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
The best hostel in Karakol. The owner is very friendly and can help with almost anything you need (booking yurts, permits and the like). Social vibe and some spaces to relax. One of the cleanest places I have visited in all of Kyrgyzstan.
Guest review by
Luis
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews
Clean and sociable hostel, great location Friendly staff and good facilities for travelers.
Guest review by
Sanna R.
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
This is one of the best hostels I stayed, it felt like a family, Aizada and her husband were so warm and welcoming, I 100% recommend this place!!
Guest review by
Noéli
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
This is a budget backpackers hostel ( and we are no longer backpackers )but was really good. We had a twin room which was perfectly adequate and clean. The place is made by Aizada and her husband who's name I've forgotten ( humble apologies) and their children. All really helpful/kind/fun. Just a really good vibe
Guest review by
Mr Alex to you
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Great hostel for meeting people to travel around Issyk kol. Good facilities and the hosts are very friendly, highly recommend.
Guest review by
Jordan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Best family run Hostel (Feels like Home❤️) in Karakol. Located very close to center, the rooms are larger, meals were great, friendly, knowledgful & helpful Host & very Budget friendly. Jalil (Host) also has In-House guides for Trekking /Horse Trek, SUV for travel etc, I booked 2 Nights but ended up staying 3😊, There is a Inbuilt Sauna too for a fees, Will definitely will be going back soon😊✌️
Guest review by
Sidvin Shetty
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Jalil and his family were wonderful! We really enjoyed our time with them. It is a small hostel and you get to share the kitchen with the family which makes way for good talks. It is possible to buy cheap dinner from jalils wife (who is an excellent chef)
Guest review by
Simon Tangen
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
I am a repeat guest! I came in the summer during hiking season then returned for skiing season in the winter. Hostel Nice is such a chill hostel. Jen is the sweetest and so so helpful. She looked up things for me to do in Karakol in case I was bored. And she always helped me out - even coming with me to the store to rent snowshoes. Greatest and nicest staff!!! And best hostel in Karakol!!
Guest review by
Sharon
Solo traveller