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The 10 Best Hostels in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

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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 hosts are very welcoming and hospitable people and it is easy to feel at home at their hostel. Communication is easy and the hosts offer many kinds of help – from gear rental and luggage storage to general info and tips!

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9.3
Superb
237 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.

Great social environment in the hostel in the common area. Everything was clean. Good location, near everything. Staff was kind and welcoming and helpful. They have instructions on how to get to many of the major sites in the area, which is very helpful. Lockers available for bags in the room.

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9.4
Superb
346 reviews
Price from
£6
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.

Dorms are very good, beds with curtains, clean bathroom. Café next door is amazing. There You’ll have the chance to meet a lot of fellow travellers. Every sunday they have Kyrgyz evening, we loved it!

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9.3
Superb
293 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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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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

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.

Confortable, clean, good location and worth it for the price. Also the owner is so kind and helpful.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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
49 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.

I would recommend this 100%. The host is so friendly and made it a warm and pleasant stay.

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9.4
Superb
49 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

Set in Karakol, Nomadstan CAPSULE Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the hostel also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Perfect place, we stayed longer than we expected, owner is great and helpful, we enjoyed our stay and had a lot of fun. Also the location is nice and you can go hike and come back. You can cook, use washing machine, beds are very comfy and also there is work space and also homemade gym. Love it, thank you 🙂 hope we will come back

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8.4
Very good
69 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

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

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

    Great atmosphere, comfy beds, super helpful staff.

  • 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.

  • Irbis Hostel
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    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.

  • Hostel Ilbirs
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 49 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

  • Modern Loft Lighthouse
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 34 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.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels

  • Sayak hostel
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

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

    The owner was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice, clean and modern.

  • 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!

  • KbH-Karakol based Hostel
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 346 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.

  • Hostel Nice
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 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

  • Snow Leopard Hostel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 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.

  • Capsule Hostel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 83 reviews

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

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

  • 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: £15.14
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 346 reviews
    Location is great! Facilities are more than enough for a hostel.
    Reynante
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.53
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 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😊✌️
    S
    Sidvin Shetty
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.92
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 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: £17.53
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 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
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 69 reviews
    Really friendly owner, helps with everything! Best hostel in Karakol with good price!
    Dovydas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.34
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 293 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
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 69 reviews
    Some times Vibe of the place will attract you, this is that kind of places. On top of that capsules are really comfortable and gives you privacy. I dont like the dorm bunk beds without curtains, owner birbek has installed everything on his own. Fantastic sound proofing in the capsuls, with own light, locker ( within and outside the capsul). Separate co working space, bbq area , big hallo bar. And everything at reasonable price.
    subrata
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.34
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 293 reviews
    Probably the best hostel in town with a lot of tourist information, kind and helpful staff, and great facilities. They have laundry, a bar with inside and garden tables with good prices, and you can also leave your luggage in the hostel if you want to go hiking for a couple of days!
    Leandro
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.92
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews
    Everything is perfect there, the best hostel in Karakol with the best people around.
    Jobless Traveller
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.53
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 237 reviews
    A clean hostel with good facilities. Hostel owner Celil and his wife were a solution to our every need. They are very helpful and good people. There are markets close to the hostel. We felt very comfortable during our three nights stay. It's also a bike-friendly hostel. We safely put our bikes in a different place. We recommend it, especially for cyclists. Celil also took us to Almaty with his vehicle.
    mustuner
    Young couple