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The 10 Best Hostels in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Some of the best backpacker spots in Karakol

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

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at the hostel also have a mountain view. At Snow Leopard Hostel all rooms have bed linen and towels.

The place was so good and clean , the stuff was very friendly

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9.3
Superb
228 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Featuring free WiFi, Karakol based Hostel offers accommodation in Karakol, a 5-minute walk to the city centre. Free private parking is available on site.

You will find 2 coffee machines in the shared and fully equipped kitchen. A room with TV is located next to the kitchen for guests comfort. Guests use shared bathroom facilities. Towels, slippers and free toiletries are featured.

This hostel is very nice! We stayed here 3 nights. The beds are very comfortable and everything is very clean! The staff is very nice and helpful! Everywhere is written down how to get around to the sights around the lake and which bus you should take! I would really recommend staying here!

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9.4
Superb
340 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Duet Hostel & Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Karakol. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Central location. Staff were helpful and kind and spoke good English. The room was super clean, spacious and warm (in a cold December night) Shower hot water and pressure was good. Speedy wifi. The included breakfast as well as tea and coffee in the their coffee shop was excellent with very cosy interior design. A large common area is accessible to all guest with fridge, microwave and kettle. It was quite and calm. I would stay here again.

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9.3
Superb
289 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Sayak hostel is located in Karakol. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a city view.

The reception is very nice and helpful, The breakfast was delicious and diverse.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews

Set in Karakol, The Nest Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

All rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. At the hostel rooms include bed linen and towels.

The host is very friendly. The bathroom is spacious, clean, and has warm water. The rooms are cozy and each bed has an outlet, which is convenient. After checking out, we kept our luggage for free. If I go to Karakol again, I will stay here again.

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9.4
Superb
69 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Modern Loft Lighthouse also offer a mountain view. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

It’s extremely clean and comfortable and the staff are really helpful and accommodating. Also the cafe has the best food!

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9
Superb
32 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Urban Monkey Tent hostel & bar features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Karakol. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very clean, budget friendly and close to the Karakol city center. Highly recommended.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews

Hostel Ilbirs is offering accommodation in Karakol. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hostel guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna.

The nearest airport is Issyk-Kul International Airport, 170 km from Hostel Ilbirs.

Great atmosphere, delicious breakfast and a central location makes for an excellent stay.

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9.2
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Hostel Nice offers accommodation in Karakol. Free private parking is available on site.

All rooms include a shared bathroom. You can choose to stay in a traditional yurt. Hostel Nice features free WiFi throughout the property.

The host is very hospitable. Place is very comfortable and clean.

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9.4
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Happy Nomads Yurt Camp offers accommodation in Karakol.

Some rooms have views of the mountains or garden. Happy Nomads Yurt Camp features free WiFi .

You will find luggage storage space at the property.

The guest house also offers car hire.

While the location is slightly outside of the main part of town, I thought the experience was 100% worth it. The owners have created a magical oasis at Happy Nomad, with comfortable accommodations, tasty food, and a charming setting. The family is absolutely adorable! Highly recommend.

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9.4
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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  • Duet Hostel & Hotel
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 290 reviews

    Duet Hostel & Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Karakol.

    Great atmosphere, comfy beds, super helpful staff.

  • Hostel Ilbirs
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews

    Hostel Ilbirs is offering accommodation in Karakol. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking. At the hostel guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna.

    great breakfast and friendly hosts. made us feel as home

  • Happy Nomads Yurt Camp & Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Happy Nomads Yurt Camp offers accommodation in Karakol. Some rooms have views of the mountains or garden. Happy Nomads Yurt Camp features free WiFi .

    The host was super helpful and him and his wife made me feel at home. Highly recommend.

  • Capsule Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 78 reviews

    Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Capsule Hostel is situated in Karakol.

    Nice place, comfy capsule beds. Close to the market.

  • Irbis Hostel
    Budget options available

    Situated in Karakol, Irbis Hostel has a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Modern Loft Lighthouse
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews

    Located in Karakol, Modern Loft Lighthouse provides a shared lounge. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very nice new and clean. Wonderful staff and nice cafe on the first floor.

  • Манай хостел
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    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.

  • Surf Dacha Hostel
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Surf Dacha Hostel is situated in Karakol and features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • Sayak hostel
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Sayak hostel is located in Karakol. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

    The reception is very nice and helpful, The breakfast was delicious and diverse.

  • Urban Monkey Tent hostel & bar
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews

    Urban Monkey Tent hostel & bar features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Karakol.

    Probably the best facilities of any place I stayed in Kyrgyzstan!

  • Hostel Nice
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

    Hostel Nice offers accommodation in Karakol. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms include a shared bathroom. You can choose to stay in a traditional yurt.

    Really welcoming and helpful hosts! Super clean and cozy

  • KbH-Karakol based Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Karakol based Hostel offers accommodation in Karakol, a 5-minute walk to the city centre. Free private parking is available on site.

    Super friendly staff, ready to help at any moment.

  • Snow Leopard Hostel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 228 reviews

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

    Comfortable place with very friendly and helpful hosts.

  • Olzho Hostel
    Central location

    Set in Karakol, Olzho Hostel features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

  • ХОСТЕЛ FRIENDS

    Situated in Karakol, ХОСТЕЛ FRIENDS has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Hostels that guests love in Karakol

  • Avg. price/night: £17.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 228 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)
    Simon Tangen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.06
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 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!!
    Sharon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.25
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews
    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.
    Zoran
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.25
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews
    Safe and clean hostel, outside area is great to relax, staff very helpful with information and generally just very friendly.
    Julia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.06
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews
    This is the best hostel in Kyrgyzstan It helped me a lot in trekking and traveling If you're in karakol, I recommend this place 100%
    GIL
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 228 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at, they make you feel like part of their family. Jalil and his brother helped me plan 4 day Ak Suu Highlights and loaned me their personal gear. They’re a great family and it’s a comfortable hostel that feels like home. Great wifi, free tea and snacks always available. Breakfast is great.
    G
    Graham
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 67 reviews
    Really friendly owner, helps with everything! Best hostel in Karakol with good price!
    Dovydas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.69
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 290 reviews
    I stayed here for three nights at the end of July to see friends before heading off on another adventure. Duet hostel is perfect, the hostel has good cooking facilities and a clean dormitory. There is alsoa cafe & bar next door where you can enjoy a beer and a meal with a selection of European and local dishes. Town is only a 10 minutes walk away and has several supermarkets. The staff are excellent and very knowleadgeable regarding transpoert connections and hiking in the area.
    Nathan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.69
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 290 reviews
    Best hostel in Kyrgyzstan. The staff is amazing so friendly and helpful. I Initially planned two nights but kept on extending for a week. The hostel feels like an oasis in Kyrgyzstan.
    Liron
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.65
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 228 reviews
    The room was a great size, plenty of hot water and good pressure. There was a great vibe in the hostel and the owners were really nice and helpful. Super cute kids who love dancing! Great communal area where you can cook and hang out. Laundry pretty cheap too and you can either do it yourself at reduced rate or get it done for you.
    Rebecca
    Young couple