Asfandiar Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Karakol. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
Situated in Karakol, Sunrisekarakol has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
Karakol is a small, charming, village-like town located at...
Karakol is a small, charming, village-like town located at the foot of the mountains. The views are spectacular, the air is tasty-fresh, the food is diverse and as organic as it gets; most importantly, people are open, welcoming, a little reserved at first, but ready to help once you approach them.
Infrastructure and buildings are decayed, but it only adds to the charm of the town if you are open to go through a little hardship here and there, especially if you are arriving from a megapolis.
Karakol offers a few interesting museums and galleries, but the main attraction is that it is an intermediary place to starting your journey exploring peaks, gorges, vallies, hot springs and all the other natural gems that Kyrgyzstan offers its guests. The town itself has very interesting history and a crazy mix of many ethnic groups (Kyrgyz, Ukrainian, Dungan, Russian, Korean, German, Uzbek, Uyghur, Tatar, etc). Find yourself a local friend (easier to do in Kyrgyzstan) and he/she will open up doors to many other amazing sides of Karakol.
Maya T
10
Scored 10
You can easily stay one week or longer in this destination.
You can easily stay one week or longer in this destination. There is everything you may expect from Kyrgyzstan: lake Issyk Kul just a few Km from Karakol, amazing mountains with lost od different treks: one-day or multiple-day. I suggest to definitely climb to Ala Kol lake, visit Teleti valley or go up to the pass, immerse in hot springs in Altyn Arashan, or if you need a modern structure go to Ak-Suu thermal pools. Jeti-Ögüz is a 100% must see, or go to Jargalan valley and admire dozens of semi-wild horses, rent one of them and enjoy the view to the world from horseback. Buy some local hand-made products e.g. shirdak carpets, taste awesome local cuisine (esp. lamb, plov or manty) and don't miss local market in Karakol, wooden Holy Trinity Cathedral, unusual architecture of Dungan mosque or Sunday animal market in the town suburbs.
Daniel
Czech Republic
10
Scored 10
Karakol has a lot to offer about the beautiful nature,but...
Karakol has a lot to offer about the beautiful nature,but government should start to develop the infrastructure for this city more.,should install street light in all street,cuz traveler are coming more and more to Kyrgistan.If tourist feel safe enough even during the night the business in town will get more income from tourist .And the street should be upgraded .
Sonia
Thailand
8.0
Scored 8.0
We stayed in Karakol for 2 nights - before and after our...
We stayed in Karakol for 2 nights - before and after our hike to Ala Kol lake. I would recommend bringing camping gear from your home country as the shops in Karakol aren't great. There are companies though that you can rent tents, cooking gear etc. if you prefer. Karakol has few cafes and restaurants (we tried Cat Cafe and Meeting Point) aimed for overseas travelers but also places to try local culinary (unfortunately the highly recommended place was closed for Eid).
Krista
United Arab Emirates
10
Scored 10
The lovely reception and treatment by the hostess exceeded...
The lovely reception and treatment by the hostess exceeded our expectations. Her hospitality and ever-ready willingness to help us out with any query or arrangement made our stay here the best stay that we had in Kyrgyzstan. Thank you for having us!
Ruhi
Germany
10
Scored 10
The town is very flat and was not what we expected.
The town is very flat and was not what we expected. It had all the things we needed (restaurants, convenience stores, petrol stations) and was easy to get around. The museum was well worth the visit. The cathedral we only saw the garden and outside. It was a lovely unique piece of architecture. The real attractions are the mountain passes and valleys.
One of the best hostels, run by a family with ease. Everything was quick and easy, and hostel is placed really good near a nice ortodox wooden church. Place is also full of travelers who are open to activities which is the reason why everyone comes to Karakol. On the reception you can also find detailed information about really nice places to visit, even in the snow you can hike and explore (if you have what it takes). If I come back I would try to stay here again.
The rooms and common areas are clean, comfortable, and brand new! Lots of thoughts put into the beautiful decor. Our hosts prepared a delicous breakfast for us every morning along with delicious coffee. Our hosts were friendly, warm, and incredibly gracious. Mars prepared amazing tea for us when we came back soaking wet and taught us a lesson at chess. This was by far the best place we stayed in Karakol!
I will say right away: I haven’t t lived in other hostels in Karakol, but this one is the best.
This is not just a hostel, this is a community of people who travel, go to tracks, share experiences and have fun.
I really like this kind of hostel and highly recommend to stay here.
P.S. There are no questions about the living conditions, there are even curtains on the beds ☺️
The location is amazing, it's nearby everywhere ( bus station, market..).
The staff was super nice and friendly, they offered us tea when we arrived, and helped us to arrange our next trip.
The room was bery clean and huge , the bed is very comfy and I like the table which is made from real wood.
For sure I'll come again to this hotel without any hesitation.
Super nice and helpful host, delicious breakfast, clean and new facilities, great atmosphere, excellent value for money. The hotel can provide good quality trekking gear (tent, sleeping mats etc.) and transportation to trailheads. We were also given an opportunity to leave our stuff for free in the lobby while away trekking for 4 days.
The host family is very friendly and hospitable. The room is very nice with the great view of mountains from the window. The bathroom is very comfortable with good hot water pressure. The house is placed conviniantely in 10 minutes walk distance from the center of city. Really excellent place for stay if you travel to Karakol
We stayed as several families and our kids liked the hotel as much as we did. Elya (the host) was very kind and assisting. They serve only breakfast, but this room can be also used for dinners if you cook by your self or order food from restaurants. We took some wine with us and had good time in the hotel, just like home.
- Helpful and friendly staff
- Well kept facilities
- Valuable advice on common treks and activities in karakol
- Excellent location to Karakol valley and other nearby stores
- Great spot for hikers as everyone respects 11pm quiet rule
Very cosy apartment right in the centre of Karakol. You'll have all the needed facilities that you might need during your stay. You'll receive convenient instructions of how to find the location and how to use facilities in the flat.
Great guesthouse- clean and comfortable rooms, tastefully appointed with places to relax outside. The breakfast was amazing. The owner was very helpful and provided lots of information about Karakol and the surrounding area.
Four of us came here during our 2 week road trip in Kyrgyzstan and the upstairs quad room was really nice! The host was friendly and knew basic English. I would definitely recommend this place!
The breakfast at this hotel was absolutely outstanding! Every morning, we could count on a spread of vegetables, cheeses, teas/coffee, and various freshly made homemade main courses.
Very kind, helpful and professional staff.
Amazing picturesque view from the room.
Best coffee I have had in Kyrgyzstan, was on this hotel.
Big room with lots of space.
I absolutely loved this little guesthouse in Karakol. Great location and the price can’t be beat. The owner was very helpful in offering advice on trekking in the region.
Such great hosts, Snow Leopard Hostel was like staying with family, everyone was so friendly and helpful, I met great people here and really enjoyed my time in Karakol
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