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The 10 Best Hostels in Almaty, Kazakhstan

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AQ Capsule Hotel is set in Almaty, within 1.7 km of Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park and 2.7 km of Abay Opera House. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has a hammam and a 24-hour front desk.

good location, friendly staff, wonderful hotel

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9.5
Exceptional
318 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Located in Almaty, 1.6 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko, 162Б provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is set 1.8 km from Almaty Central Stadium, 3.2 km from Atakent-Expo and 4.1 km from Dolphin Entertainment Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Very kind and helpful staff, just loved them. Great rooms with comfortable beds, lockers, personal light. It has great common spaces with tv, kitchens etc. Everything is sparkling clean. They provide washing machine, kitchen utensils, two towels and many other things. I just loved this place! Worth staying for a longer time!

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9
Superb
253 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, Evergreen Hostel offers rooms in Almaty, 5.5 km from Almaty 2 Train Station and 5.6 km from Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station. The property is around 5.7 km from Atakent-Expo, 6.1 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 6.5 km from Almaty Central Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Wi-Fi, clean, location, breakfast.

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9.4
Superb
378 reviews
Price from
£10
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Set in Almaty, less than 1 km from Republic Palace, Hostel Viator offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms.

The owner is an admirable person, very kind and did everything to us have the best stay ever. The beds are very comfortable and the house was always clean. I couldn't recommend a better place to stay in Almaty.

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9.6
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Abay Opera House and Kazakhstan Independence Monument. The nearest airport is Almaty International Airport, 18 km from Лучший хостел Алматы - Масанчи.

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Set in Almaty and with First President of Kazakhstan Park reachable within 2.9 km, Fox Fort Hostel offers a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is situated 4.3 km from Dolphin Entertainment Centre, 4.8 km from Botanical Garden and 5.1 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.5 km from Atakent-Expo.

Best hotel best ambience open space and good dining area

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9
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Set within 5.1 km of Dolphin Entertainment Centre and 5.7 km of Botanical Garden, Hostel Nomad features rooms in Almaty. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.3 km from Atakent-Expo.

Wonderful hostel well deserving of its high rating - impressively clean, good lockers, easy access to the metro, nearby food and supermarket, three showers and toilets, space for working cooking and eating. Even if not all speak English, the staff are mostly available 24/7 and extremely helpful with one even helping me print a stack of visa papers.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

HOSTEL is situated in Almaty, within 1.2 km of Almaty 1 Train Station and 8.5 km of Almaty Central Mosque. The property is around 8.5 km from Almaty 2 Train Station, 9.3 km from Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station and 10 km from Ascension Cathedral. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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10
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

At the hostel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Like Home Rooms also boast free WiFi. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Near to shopping mall And grocery.very clean and peaceful.and very accommodating and friendly staff.

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9.3
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Wanderlust Hostel is located in Almaty, 1.3 km from Abay Opera House and 1.8 km from Republic Palace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

The location is great because it is close to the Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and the Ascension Cathedral. Other than that, food is easy to get around the street near by.

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8.1
Very good
1,016 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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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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  • My Hostel Almaty
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,066 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 1.1 km from Republic Palace, My Hostel Almaty offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Location is central Everything is clean Great personnel

  • Wanderlust boutique hostel
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 475 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, 1.6 km from Republic Palace, Wanderlust boutique hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    It was really nice and calm place. Atmosfere was cool.

  • Hostel SHYMBULAK
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 158 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, 300 metres from Shymbulak, Hostel SHYMBULAK features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Все хорошо. Хостел отлично. Отдельно спасибо админу

  • STAR
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 166 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 700 metres of Abay Opera House and 1.7 km of Ascension Cathedral, STAR features accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

    Hostel is in central area everything on walking distance

  • GOOD INN
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Situated within 3.1 km of Gvardeytsev-Panfilovtsev Park and 3.1 km of Ascension Cathedral, GOOD INN offers rooms in Almaty.

  • L'Ami hostel
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 49 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, 10 km from Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park, L'Ami hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking and a shared lounge.

    Уют , местоположение , чистота и отношения сотрудников

  • Hostel Viator
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews

    Set in Almaty, less than 1 km from Republic Palace, Hostel Viator offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Excellent hostel, very clean and tidy. Hostess Elena is always ready to answer questions and help

  • ART Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 106 reviews

    ART Hostel is set in Almaty, within 1.4 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 1.4 km of Kazakhstan Independence Monument.

    Чисто , Уютно, хорошее местоположение,невысокая цена!

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Almaty

  • HOSTEL
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    HOSTEL is situated in Almaty, within 1.2 km of Almaty 1 Train Station and 8.5 km of Almaty Central Mosque.

  • Like Home Rooms
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Like Home Rooms is located in Almaty, within 5.2 km of Abay Opera House and 5.3 km of Republic Palace.

    Здравствуйте!Мне все понравилось!Отличный персонал, всем довольна

  • KUZE APARTaments
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Set within 8.8 km of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station and 9.4 km of Almaty Central Mosque, KUZE APARTaments provides rooms in Almaty.

  • Assem Hostel Dostyk
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 87 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, 7.7 km from First President of Kazakhstan Park, Assem Hostel Dostyk features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Everything. I will be back next time I am in Almaty.

  • Hostel O2
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 64 reviews

    Situated within 7.1 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 7.5 km of Almaty Central Stadium, Hostel O2 offers rooms in Almaty.

    离汽车站很近,步行10分钟。公共区域很大,有厨房,热水壶。卫浴男女分开,这点挺好的。房间也很干净,整体都很干净。

  • Check Inn Hostel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 103 reviews

    Located in Almaty and with First President of Kazakhstan Park reachable within 2.7 km, Check Inn Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

    Понравилось все от сотрудников до номеров. Все отлично

  • Mansion Hotel Arman
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 66 reviews

    Located in Almaty and with First President of Kazakhstan Park reachable within 10 km, Mansion Hotel Arman provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property...

    Bright rooms, friendly and helpful staff members, cleanliness

  • Hostel 211A
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 201 reviews

    Situated in Almaty, within 1.3 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 1.3 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Hostel 211A features accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, and free WiFi.

    Хорошее расположение, дружелюбный персонал, чистые номера.

  • Hostel - Guest House Meyman
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 98 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 2.9 km from Atakent-Expo, Hostel - Guest House Meyman features views of the city.

    чисто, вежливый персонал, удобное расположение, цена

  • Esentai Hostel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 647 reviews

    Located within 1.4 km of Almaty Central Stadium and 2.6 km of Abay Opera House, Esentai Hostel provides rooms in Almaty.

    Great value guesthouse. Only 500/600 tenge for laundry.

  • Fiveseasons
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 269 reviews

    Fiveseasons is located in Almaty, a 5-minute walk to banks, restaurants and shopping area. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available.

    convenient and good value for money, helpful staff

  • Wanderlust hostel Riverside
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 336 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 700 metres from Republic Palace, Wanderlust hostel Riverside offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Location very close to most of the attractions & market area.

  • Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews

    Like Home Hostel na Shevchenko is set in Almaty, within 1.5 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 1.7 km of Almaty Central Stadium.

    Удобное расположение рядом метро магазины заправки рекомендую

  • Hostel Loco
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 296 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Atakent-Expo and 2.6 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts, Hostel Loco in Almaty features a garden and rooms with free WiFi.

    在小区内,很安静。附近有小卖部,银行取现很方便。房间干净舒适,浴室好用。前台小哥人很好的帮助解决了很多问题。

  • Almaty Backpackers
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 221 reviews

    Located in Almaty, 1.7 km from Almaty Central Stadium, Almaty Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    各方面都挺好的,老板是个小姑娘,在中国留学,汉语说的很好,还有两个员工也都很好。这儿环境、卫生、地理位置都不错。

  • Wanderlust Hostel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,016 reviews

    Wanderlust Hostel is located in Almaty, 1.3 km from Abay Opera House and 1.8 km from Republic Palace.

    hot shower,good location,helpful and friendly staff

  • Comfort plus
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 7.1 km of Vosmoye Chudo Sveta Water Park and 7.3 km of Almaty Central Mosque, Comfort plus provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property...

  • Tastaq hostel
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 248 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 5.1 km from Atakent-Expo, Tastaq hostel features views of the city.

    Все очень понравилось. Все чисто и персонал вежливый!

  • Хостел на Гагарина
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Хостел на Гагарина is located in Almaty, within 4 km of Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 4.1 km of Atakent-Expo.

  • Фэмили хостел
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 149 reviews

    Фэмили хостел is set in Almaty, 2.8 km from Kasteev State Museum of Arts and 3 km from Almaty Central Stadium.

    Доброе время суток! Приветливый и вежливый персонал!

  • Red Apple Hostel
    Central location
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting a garden, terrace and views of garden, Red Apple Hostel is set in Almaty, 700 metres from Republic Palace.

  • Central location
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Almaty, 200 metres from Almaty 2 Train Station, Lion Hostel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Fox Hostel
    Central location
    5.2
    Scored 5.2
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 32 reviews

    Set within less than 1 km of Kazakhstan Independence Monument and 2.8 km of Abay Opera House, Fox Hostel offers rooms in Almaty.

    Хороший и довольно дешевый хостел. Отличное местоположение, приветливый персонал.

  • Zhuldyz motel
    Central location
    4.4
    Scored 4.4
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 75 reviews

    Located in Almaty, within 7 km of Almaty 1 Train Station and 12 km of Raiymbek Batyr Metro Station, Zhuldyz motel provides a bar.

  • Like Home Guest Rooms

    Like Home Guest Rooms is situated in Almaty, within 5.1 km of Kazakhstan Independence Monument and 5.2 km of Abay Opera House.

  • Like Home
    Central location

    Like Home is set in Almaty, 2.4 km from Almaty Central Stadium and 4.6 km from Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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Hostels that guests love in Almaty

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 99 reviews
    Brilliant helpful staff….The best equipped kitchen with 3 fridge/freezers, huge rooms with privacy curtains, spotlessly clean, amazing showers and pristine toilets….3 washing machines, 3 irons and ironing boards, superb wifi, adjoining mini market and all in all one of the best hostels I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in..
    Mazda
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 99 reviews
    best hostel every i stayed so far
    vinod
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 99 reviews
    Its a very cheap and best for budget friendly traveler. The receptionist Miss ROSE Is a very very good human being. We also a part of his 60 birth day. All things they will provide his hostel its beyond your thought... Lovely locations well connected by local bus and taxi....
    Debjyoti Banerjee
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £25.36
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,016 reviews
    The beds were super comfortable and cozy. The kitchen area is very nice. Everyone there was helpful. I would say it's the best hostel for solo travelers.
    Devan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £25.36
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,016 reviews
    Your overall experience was positive because the staff is friendly, helpful, and proficient in English. Services like open kitchen facilities allowed you to invite friends from other hostels, creating a friendly environment with Indian backpackers that made it feel like home.
    Arvind
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £61.59
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,341 reviews
    Overall I got what I paid for. Good option for a cheap stay near the airport. Breakfast was good and swiftly prepared. Beds were comfortable and it was warm inside.
    Mikita
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 164 reviews
    Best hostel in Almaty
    Mohammad Aqib
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.98
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 336 reviews
    Great location!! Very Central and close to many cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. Great cooking facilities. The hostel was very spacious and kept very clean. Washing facilities available and very cheap.
    Caitríona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £25.36
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,016 reviews
    I think the best hostel in Kazakhstan in almaty They treat everyone with respect and welcome, without discrimination I encourage everyone, especially backpackers, to stay here They have tourism programs and their families are reasonable for everyone I loved this hostel and will visit it as soon as it is time to visit Kazakhstan I love you Kazakhstan
    Abdulrazaq
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.29
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,066 reviews
    A very clean hostel, a great location and price. Staff is best of the best for us and so friendly. Good transport and walking accessibility, next to the bus station, Dostyk Plaxa shopping center; even at night ti si quite safe to move around.
    Ayshegul Fidan
    People with friends

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